Antoine Coffin
Augusta
Summary
Dedicated and safety-conscious Air Conditioning Equipment Operator with 24 years of operations experience within the Federal System, including 15 years at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Proven expertise in resource management, building and utility systems oversight, budget and project management, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. A track record of effective leadership and training, developed through military and government service, demonstrates a commitment to excellence in maintenance and operations. Ready to leverage these skills in a career that supports Veterans while fostering collaboration with colleagues at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Conditioning Equipment Operator (Senior)
Department of Veterans Affairs Charlie Norwood VAMC
05.2010 - Current
- Prepare required forms, supporting documentation and reports relating to Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO) and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) requirements.
- Ensure preventive maintenance services are established and followed, using manufacturer’s recommendations, engineering policies including but not limited to: VA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) etc.
- Briefed Energy Plant Supervisor of work progress, delays, and issues which affected scheduled deadlines.
- Operate two 1200-ton and one 350-ton centrifugal chillers starting, stopping, repairing, and regulating as load demands.
- Analyze water samples and records test results on boilers, chillers, water softeners, condensers and treating as required.
- Conducts routine preventive maintenance and assists in major repair of equipment during yearly maintenance overhaul and inspection seasons.
- Operates three gas/oil fired Nebraska water tube and Superior firetube steam boilers, three feedwater pumps, two condensate pumps and associated equipment.
- Ensure preventive maintenance services are established and followed, using manufacturer’s recommendations, engineering policies including but not limited to: VA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) etc.
- Assists other employees during early developmental stages as employee progresses in training and gains experience.
- Gather technical data, evaluate/formulate safety procedures, and determine manpower requirements for assigned projects.
- Assists mechanics in the major repair of equipment or in the off-season overhaul or maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Acquisition and Contract Management
Strayer University
Augusta06-2016
Skills
- MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP
- Evaluates contract compliance, conducts initial reviews, and revise proposed contracts to ensure both Engineering and Medical Center policies/guidelines and legal requirements are adhered to
- Market research and analysis
- Assist with contract modifications and amendments of various complexities
- Responsible for the quality and quantity of work done and for assuring efficient and economical use of manpower assigned
- Manages team assignments
- Successfully plans, schedules, and coordinates work operations, solves problems related to the work supervised; determines material, equipment, and facilities requirements
- Task assignment and delegation
- Demonstrates resourcefulness in unanticipated work scenarios
- Promotes involvement in beneficial suggestion and quality assurance efforts
Certification
- Supervisor’s Leadership Course Training
- Universal Environmental Protection Agency Certification 608
- Underground Storage Tank Operator Class “A”
- Underground Storage Tank Operator Class “B”
Timeline
Air Conditioning Equipment Operator (Senior)
Department of Veterans Affairs Charlie Norwood VAMC
05.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Acquisition and Contract Management
Strayer University
Knowledge and Skill Set Related to Position I am Seeking
Championed manager and operator possessing the ability to work dynamically within a diverse culture while administering, directing, and supervising a variety of multi-facet, complex, and technical functions within the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Cultivated in over 24 years of Federal/ Military Engineering Service. Mastery level knowledge, skills, and abilities in a wide range of technology applications, such as Building Monitoring System (Metasys), Maximo Systems (CMMS), Steam Cycles Systems, Fuel Systems, Fire Pump Systems, Chill Water Systems, Feed Water Treatment Systems, Medical Air Systems, Refrigerating Air Drying Systems, Domestic Water Systems, Fire Alarm Monitoring System, Refrigerant Monitoring System, Hazardous Gas Monitoring System (Gas Guard XL) and Control Air Systems. Possessed and experienced in the utilization of such technology advancements over a vast array of years has enabled me to process information with more clarity, provide accurate reporting, improve upon strategic management, apply appropriate analytics, analyze, and communicate information which align with engineering business models and methodologies.