
Mark n. Tate
- Operations Manager
- Dallas, TX
- Member Since Feb 22, 2023
Mark n. Tate
CHIEF OF OPERATIONS
Chief Engineer | Operations Management | Plant Maintenance Operations | Maintenance Management
Key contributor and effective leader directing manufacturing operations in fast-paced environments. Drive change needs for complex systems in stride with requirements by applying expertise in configuration management and document control processes, best practices, and tools as well as defining new policies and procedures. Leverage skills in project management to introduce new tools for cost/time savings and efficiency improvements. Communicate well with diverse populations in written, verbal, and presentation formats. Core competencies include:
Clean Room Operations | Surface Mount Operation | CNC Maintenance | CMMS Management | Building Automation Fire & Safety | Contracts & Vendor Management | Facilities Maintenance | Environmental Compliance | Design Engineering | Customer Satisfaction | Relationship Management | Human Resources Practices |Team Building |Budgets, Cost Controls & Allocation |Process Development & Improvements
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Engineer | Aleut Building Management Service | contactor
Austin Federal Court House | Austin, TX | 2016 - 2017
Administered control of the automated centralized heating, ventilation, and air condition systems. Repaired, operated and maintained facility equipment. Ran the automation systems and improved the life cycle of utilities.
§ Utilized the computer networking electronic devices and monitored and controlled the automated systems.
§ Operated state of the art building heating and cooling systems using the BAS, repaired and rebuilt as required.
§ Improved comfort and efficient operation of the systems; efficient operation reduced energy use and costs.
§ Led planned repairs and replacement projects, electrical and power systems testing; delivered Preventive Maintenance Program.
Operation and Engineering Supervisor
Austin Hilton Downtown Convention Center | Austin, TX | 2015 - 2016
Led safety strategies, building facilities, and maintenance in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Provided wide-spread coverage for the buildings, automated equipment, electrical systems, and external surroundings.
§ Performed facility inspections on routine maintenance, repairs, and property maintenance management system; achieved complete compliance with the public policies.
§ Certified energy, conservation, and preventive maintenance programs intact by supervision of program guideline.
§ Led and managed efforts on capital projects and property rehabilitation; ensured contractor bidding standards conformity.
§ Supervised day-to-day operations, acquired necessary licenses and permits; guaranteed 100% alignment with maintenance codes, government regulations, and safety standards.
§ Assessed and developed team’s performance, provided direction; delivered annual evaluation and recognition awards.
Critical Infrastructure Engineer | contactor
Time Warner Cable Data Center | Austin, TX | 2013- 2015
Maintained continuous essential operation of building systems. Operational excellence in Fire Systems/Life Safety, Mechanical Electrical Systems, Emergency Generators, Primary Switch Gear, Monitoring Controls Systems, and Critical Environments Systems.
§ Performed on-site installation, preventive maintenance, repair and calibration on electrical and power-driven systems; raised access computer floor data center environment.
§ Fulfilled organizational goals for Valiant Facility; purchased necessary parts and services, trained team, and assigned tasks.
§ Managed Data Center equipment installation, processes, and parts inventory confirmed UPS units, DC power plants and PM system training; ensured compliant with OSHA safety and environmental regulations.
§ Upheld company policies and service center rules requiring compliance with building codes, laws, and government regulations; accomplished through operations management and facility efficiency authorities
Chief Engineer of Production Maintenance Operation
Angelica Corporation | Austin, TX | 2012 – 2015
Headed the safety program, ensured environmental and safety compliance for equipment and building maintenance. Managed Service Center Staff of 10 Engineers and cleaning personnel; consistently passed HealthCare inspection.
§ Guaranteed safety environmental regulations compliance; retained preventative maintenance plan accurate records.
§ Undertook Engineering department’s recruitment, performance management, and safety training; led HR practices.
§ Developed and sustained relationships with regulatory authorities and Insurance inspectors; ensured government regulatory agencies and Waste Water Inspectors, compliant.
§ Maintained Service Center activity awareness; established the regular interactions service center, associates.
Maintenance Engineering Operation Manager
UniFirst Corporation | Austin, TX |2003 – 2012
Planned and oversaw of industrial laundry equipment, office, and utility facilities infrastructure. Managed operations staff, budget cost controls and forecasts, the materials procurement for over 330 machines.
§ Applied Human Resource policies and procedures; integrated employing company personnel.
§ Supervised employees and contractor, executed mechanical labor for systems installations; provided training.
§ Maintained facility equipment and related systems, advanced Waste Water Treatment & Boiler equipment testing requirements; remained current afforded complete service delivery.
§ Maximized workflow and spatial utilization, created site visit reports, project schedules and material listing, contracts, and required documentation; executed operations assessment plan.
Field Service Representative
ABCO Industries, Inc. | Abilene, TX| 2001 - 2003
Assisted with pre-engineer for the boiler project, start-up to full commissioning.
§ Managed critical end-to-end field project; achieved supervision and inspection position at the inception.
§ Confirmed compatibility with ASME, ANSI, ASSE, NSF, TNRCC, and WWP, RO, DI, Deaerator Tanks & Start-up systems;
ensured compliance with NFPA codes and standards.
§ Led chemical analysis, boiler-water/feed-water systems and chemical feed operations thru systems operation.
PRIOR RELATED EXPERIENCE
Project Operation Manager | Tate Construction Co. | Oklahoma City, OK
Chief Maintenance Engineer Clean Room Operation | Ted Davis Manufacturing Co. | Oklahoma City, OK
Production Manager, Coach, Chief Engineer | Great Plains Coca-Cola Co. | Oklahoma City, OK
TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSE
Oklahoma State Tech Center | Training | ISO 9001 1990-1993 | ISO 13485, 14001, 22000
World Class Manufacturing | Team Building |Self-Managed Teams
Training | PLC FDA | CGMP | GLP | HACCP |HVAC| TQM | SPC | JIT
Training | CPR & Blood Pathogen | Forklift Drivers Safety | Chemical Engineer
Certification |1st Class Boiler| OSHA Safety | Forklift & Stand-up Lift | Trainer
License | Class 2-Water Treatment
TECHNICAL SKILLS
IT Networking Ops |MSDS software |MS Office |CMMS|CCMS| Computer Operation Repair |AutoCAD