Austin Wood
Springfield
Summary
Energy Engineer with extensive experience executing energy assessments, control system analysis and project scope development to improve energy efficiency of hospital facilities. Portfolio of accomplishments include support agreement development and energy calculations and assessments resulting in significant cost-savings. Strong understanding of HAVC systems, energy efficiency, equipment controls and sustainable practices for optimal goal attainment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Systems Auditor
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Implemented audit findings into actionable recommendations, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy for HVAC equipment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement energy management systems, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed data trends to recommend actionable insights for increasing energy efficiency across facilities.
- Incorporated energy management and control system solutions to reduce energy costs and revitalize operational performance.
- Stayed current on industry trends by attending conferences, workshops, and maintaining memberships in relevant professional organizations.
- Analyzed complex data sets using advanced auditing software to support decision-making processes.
- Led energy efficiency projects, optimizing system performance and reducing operational costs.
- Conducted detailed energy audits, identifying opportunities for improvement in consumption patterns.
Controls Specialist Journeyman
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Energy Savings
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex control system issues, reducing downtime and improving reliability.
- Evaluated emerging technologies to recommend strategic improvements in process automation and control strategies.
- Working on project for renovations
- Reduced downtime by effectively troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring successful integration of control systems in various projects.
- Conducted regular audits of existing control systems infrastructure to ensure optimal performance levels were maintained over time.
- Resolved project operational problems to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases.
- Enhanced overall system performance with advanced programming techniques and software tools.
Technician
United Testing and Balancing, Inc
Nashville, TN
04.2016 - 02.2022
- Maintenance on air handlers and exhaust fans
- Certifying hospitals and facilities for air changes and differential pressure for specified rooms
- Utilizing an Ultrasonic Meter to obtain GPM of water pumps
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex systems, reducing downtime significantly.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing system assessments and recommendations for clients.
- Working and coordinating with maintenance and engineering on renovation projects
- Using Microsoft Excel to log all daily work and projects
- Conducted thorough testing and balancing of HVAC systems ensuring optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues in mechanical systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures resulting in consistent compliance with industry standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering, business
Tennessee Technological University
06-2021
High School Diploma -
White House Heritage High School
White House, TN05-2016
Skills
- HVAC Systems
- Ability to work under pressure
- Energy management
- Adaptability Issue Analysis
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Building automation systems
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- System troubleshooting
Certification
Certified Energy Manager
Metasys User Interface (UI) For Building Operators
Metasys User Interface Graphics Editor
Timeline
Building Systems Auditor
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Controls Specialist Journeyman
Vanderbilt Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2024
Technician
United Testing and Balancing, Inc
04.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering, business
Tennessee Technological University
High School Diploma -
White House Heritage High School
References
References
Mike Gable-Vanderbilt Medical Center 615-642-4305
Mark Walker-Vanderbilt Medical Center 615-294-7281
BJ Link-United Testing and Balancing 615-533-8639
Stewart Moen-United Testing and Balancing 865-405-9807