Paul DeCanio

Experience

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  UNITED STATES NAVY

  Jul 1976 - Jun 1982

  Engineman

  Assisted in unreps, Firefighting duties, watches, and ship work duties.

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  Long Island Metal Spinning

  Jan 1979 - Jan 1980

  Machinist apprentice

  * Responsible for machine work

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  Helmsley Spear

  Feb 1980 - Oct 1984

  Mechanic: 1/81 - 12/82* Preventive maintenance of all HVAC equipment and systems.* Responsible for central machine shop for Helmsley buildings.* Welding design (projects) and repair of HVAC equipment and systems.* Attended to tenant calls upon management's request.* Promoted to Engineer.Engineer Assistant: 2/80 - 10/80* Responsible for checking all supply and exhaust fans, which included package units.* Involved with central machine shop for all Helmsley buildings.* Responsible for welding of HVAC equipment and systems.* Painted HVAC equipment.* Assisted engineers in all their related work.* Promoted to Mechanic. Show less

  • Engineer

    Oct 1981 - Oct 1984

  • Engineer Helper / Mechanic

    Feb 1980 - Oct 1981
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  Trebor management / Lightstone Group / Shorenstein Realty Services

  Oct 1984 - now

  Chief Engineer SMT / SMA

  * Manage all aspects related to Engineering Operations.* Direct supervision and training of an eight member Engineering staff to perform their duties towards the maintenance, repair, and operation of HVAC and mechanical systems.* Interact with local agencies to comply with all property and life safety codes.* Project team player with property owner, management, and tenants on all renovation issues.* Check all Building Construction w/plans and written progress reports on same.* Leading from the front.* Purchase supplies and materials.* Solicitation of contractor bids and service contracts.* Preparation of Engineering and operating budget.* Design, Draft (auto-cad), and in house Build Engineering Projects pertinent to building operations. * Planning projects and time Management.* Energy Conservation / Record Keeping.* Perform machine shop operations.* Perform welding projects (pipe / structural). Show less