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@thomasuser9
Experienced mechanical engineer specializing in power generation and HVAC.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Mechanical Engineer with 30 years of hands-on experience in power generation, HVAC systems, and mission-critical data center operations. I have overseen installation, maintenance, and quality control of emergency power plants from 50 kW to 2 MW, supervised large generator fleets, and operated SCADA/BAS control systems across commercial and secured government sites.
My strengths include generator engine diagnosis and repair, HVAC commissioning and maintenance, team leadership in austere and high-security environments, and project ownership from commissioning to long-term maintenance. I hold multiple certifications in diesel and power plant systems and have consistently delivered reliable emergency power and environmental control solutions on complex, high-stakes projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SME/TPM
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Aug 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 1 month)
Oversaw quality control and maintenance of all emergency power generation, improving reliability through thorough inspections, troubleshooting, and project ownership across mission-critical systems.
Facility Maintenance Technical Supervisor
AECOM Amentum
Sep 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Managed maintenance and control of HVAC systems and 2-MW power generation assets at secured facilities, ensuring uptime and coordinated team efforts for system reliability.
Generator/Mechanical Engineer
General Dynamics
Mar 2019 - Sep 2019 (6 months)
Conducted routine maintenance and diagnosed electronic, AC/DC and engine faults on 100 kW–1000 kW generators and C-RAM systems to maintain continuous power and mission readiness.
Power Plant/Data Center Foreman
DynCorp International
Jan 2017 - Mar 2019 (2 years 2 months)
Oversaw operations and maintenance for up to thirty-three 1000 kW power plants across multiple overseas secured sites, operating SCADA and HVAC systems to sustain data center uptime.
Alarm Monitor Technician
Omni-Plex Corporation
May 2016 - Dec 2016 (7 months)
Maintained facility security from the Security Operations Center by monitoring alarms, controlling access to secure areas, and reporting incidents to authorities.
Lead Power Plant/Data Center Technician
EMCOR Government Services
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)
Diagnosed, repaired and operated ten 2-MW generators and managed ATS, UPS, SCADA and HVAC systems for multiple secured data centers, contributing to a $20M emergency power plant build.
Performed field-level maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on MRAP vehicles and maintained site 1 MW generators and HVAC systems in deployed environments.
Lead Power Plant Operator
PAE
Jun 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 2 months)
Operated and supervised Mitsubishi S16R V-16 diesel engine power systems and Woodward controls across multiple data center and power generation assets using SCADA systems.
Power Generation Foreman
DynCorp International
Apr 2011 - Aug 2011 (4 months)
Supervised maintenance of over 90 generators (150 kW–2 MW), performing diagnostics and repairs to ensure continuous power supply at forward operating bases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
San Jacinto College
Certificate of Technology, Diesel Engine Technology
Completed a Certificate of Technology in Diesel Engine focusing on diesel engine systems and maintenance.
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