Engineer Mechanical

Reno Picciola abjk4s@r.postjobfree.com

***** **** ********* **** ****: 847-***-****

Mundelein, Illinois 60060 cell: 847-***-****

SUMMARY

. An analytical and forward-thinking engineer with a strong background

in design engineering, facilities planning, retail, drafting,

information systems, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering,

safety and equipment management.

. A people-oriented team leader, who effectively communicates process

changes, resolves technical issues and trains employees in complex

operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity in all projects.

. Utilizes exceptional problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies

in areas of responsibility and implement solutions to meet customer

and company standards of excellence.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Over 10 Years experience as an Engineer Designer specializing in

design, calculations and AutoCAD.

. Resolving errors in equipment, calculation, lighting, power, HVAC,

RTU's and more, which saved the company 38 thousand dollars per week.

. Efficiently implemented changes to drawings while keeping it on

schedule, which kept the company from loosing money by not delaying

projects.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Lotus, Customization of AutoCAD

Pallets

EXPERIENCE

Walgreens CorporATE, Deerfield, Illinois

Engineering Designer, 2000-2010

. Reviewed and revised drawings for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and

fire protection, while consistently identifying errors.

. Ensured concise and diplomatic communication with contractors,

resolving any issues.

. Trained and mentored new members of engineering staff in reviewing

process of contractor and consulting drawings, enabling smooth

transitions into new positions.

. Played integral part in creating Walgreens AutoCAD standards, which

resulted in uniformity and efficiency in creating drawings.

. Assisted engineers assertively in learning AutoCAD.

. Investigated insufficient lighting at stores and developed innovative

solutions to increase security for employees and customers.

Sterling Staffing, Elmhurst, Illinois (at Walgreens Corporate)

Architecture Coordinator, 1999-2000

. Prepared construction drawings and directed them to the consultants

and contractors.

. Executed remodeling of reflecting ceilings and space planning in

liquor, 1 hour, pharmacy and sales areas.

. Prepared and reviewed construction bids and cost amounts on rush jobs.

. Implemented scopes for Architectural Group.

oxford associates, inc., Schaumburg, Illinois (for Kurtz Associates

Architects)

Architectural Drafter, 1998-1999

. Designed, drafted and surveyed the remodeling of the interior and

exterior of gas stations, car washes and commercial buildings

involving all disciplines.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Professional, Inc., Waterford, MI (at Gen. Motors Truck Assoc.)

1996-1998

. Executed space planning for restaurants, offices and conveyors using

mechanical, HVAC, electrical and architectural disciplines.

Peak Technical, inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois (at Daniel Coffey &

Assoc.) 1996-1996

. Prepared and revised architectural drawings from train stations,

escalators, etched tile walls and auditoriums.

Tech Staff of Illinois, Rosemont, Illinois (at AEC, Inc.) 1995-1996

. Produced mechanical and architectural drawings from specifications for

train recyclable containers, cooling, heating and vacuum conveying

systems.

Sterling Staffing, Elmhurst, Illinois 1995-1995

. Generated and revised civil, environmental and architectural drawings

for landfill, site plans, gas monitoring probes, wells, trenching and

conceptual elevations.

Sterling Staffing, Elmhurst, Illinois (at Trans Logic) 1993-1994

. Prepared and revised mechanical, electrical and architectural drawings

for pneumatic tube systems, using AutoCAD and manual methods.

Laramore, douglass & popham, inc., Chicago, Illinois (at ComEd) 1991-1992

. Performed walk downs to measure, stakeout property, revise substations

and manholes.

. Prepared drawings, permits and easements from field walk downs of

existing or installing conduit, cable and overhead work. Resolved

field problems with contractors, villages, utilities and inspectors.

Ambitech Engineering Corporation, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 1987-1990

. Prepared construction design drawings involving conduit, cable tray,

mechanical piping, and instrumentation. Designed and prepared fire

protection drawings.

. Executed walk downs and updated drawings for ethylene plant, at

petroleum refining facilities.

impell corporation, Lincolnshire, Illinois (Texas Utility) 1986-1987

. Performed construction design drawings for nuclear power plant

modifications.

. Performed field walk downs on wall penetration, cable tray and

conduit.

sargent & lundy, Chicago, Illinois 1980-1986

. Designed and drafted cable tray and conduit layouts.

. Performed walk downs at Commonwealth Edison nuclear power plants for

HVAC, mechanical, structural and electrical drawings.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Walgreens Professional Development Training (Ongoing Training from

Vendors)

College of Lake County - Computer-Aided Design Certificate, 1993-1994

. Thornton Community College - Architectural Drafter, 1978-1980

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

American Sign Language (ASL), Carpentry, Landscaping, Percussionist,

Photography, Handyman

VOLUNTEER WORK

Big Brother Program, Knights of Columbus

PERSONAL

Kayaking, Bicycling, Racquetball, Gardening, Skiing and Hiking.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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