My roles, as Service Mechanic at Columbia University and High Pressure Power plant mechanic at Mount Sinai Hospital where I Operate, monitor, repair and maintain high-pressure boilers, pumps, compressors, AHUs and other power generation and HVAC systems as well as their auxiliary systems.
Experience
2024 — Now
Morningside, New York, United States
• Operate, Monitor, Repair and rebuild five 600 HP, dual fuel, flex tube/water tube Cleaver Brooks High Pressure Steam boilers and their auxiliary equipment.
• Work with and lead Power Plant helpers in repair or maintenance procedures. Checks helpers work for correctness and adherence to schedule.
• Evaluates operating status of machinery and equipment visually and by ear throughout shift.
• Receives instructions and procedures for repair and cleaning from Watch Engineer or Power Plant Supervisor.
• Changes and lubricates bearings. Repacks valves and pumps. Replaces gaskets, seals, etc, Overhauls pumps and compressors, Aligns Pump/Motor, as required.
• Cleans boilers, pumps, and other related equipment at direction and when required, chemically or manually.
• Advises Watch Engineer of equipment deficiencies, job requirements or complications, parts and tools needed.
• Performs the duties and activities of Fireman and/or Ecology Operator as required.
• Performs miscellaneous and/or emergency duties around hospital campus as required.
• Operates emergency generators, as required.
2024 — Now
2024 — Now
Bronx, NY
• Operates, Maintains and Monitor two 500 HP, dual fuel, firetube low pressure steam Boiler
• Operate, Maintain and Monitor two 500 ton Steam driven, Lithium Bromide absorption chillers.
• Operate, Maintain and Monitor two 526 KW natural gas Cogen, internal combustion engines and its auxiliary equipment.
• Exhibit common sense decisions, perform assigned preventative maintenance, effect permanent repairs, maintain and inspect multiple boilers, pressure vessels, pumps, piping, and all ancillary equipment in steam plant systems
• Maintain and perform preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance on chilled water and condenser water pumps and equipment.
• Monitor and test fire alarm panel and sprinkler system
• Complete daily rounds and logs of facility
• Respond to house calls on patient floors
• Maintain and monitor medical gas system
2023 — Now
2023 — Now
Manhattanville, New York City , United States
• Respond to various calls throughout the CUMVC relating to the Plant, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical issues.
• Work alongside and assist other personnel, including licensed personnel, in completing assigned maintenance and work orders.
• Maintain, repair and operate system equipment, auxiliary systems and utilize computer monitoring systems while working independently or under limited supervision and direction and in accordance with sound engineering practices.
• Basic troubleshooting of HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment and their associated systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and servicing of plant, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment and their associated systems including hydraulic and hydronic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on steam plant and chiller plant equipment and facilities.
• Replace and align motors, fans, pumps and bearings.
• Replace various types of plant, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical valves and piping, and pack valves including but not limited to steam valves, motorized valves, and pressure regulating valves.
2019 — 2024
2019 — 2024
Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Assist customers with the loading of their vehicles
• Monitor and maintain the entrance of the store
• Responsible for maintaining a sufficient quantity of carts near the entrance of the store
• Interact with customers as they enter or leave the store
• Direct customer interaction and provide excellent customer service skills
2021 — 2023
2021 — 2023
New York City Metropolitan Area
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Installs HVAC components and equipment, such as but not limited to VRF, Spilt, FCU systems, as well as Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers, and VAV s.
• Built pipe systems for heating and hot water.
• Installed humidifiers , dehumidifier , and air handlers
• Inspecting work sites for obstructions and making sure piping has no leaks or structural weakness.
• Soldering and brazing and Fire watch.
Education
The Turner School
Heating
Monroe University