Frank Garcia

Experience

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  WL Thompson Consulting Engineers

  Sept 1985 - Mar 1988

  Engineer In Training

  Gained experience as an Engineer in Training on commercial, municipal and institutional projects. Worked with Integraph and load analysis software. Learned to coordinate mechanical information to the architects and and other engineering disciplines.

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  Rust International

  Apr 1988 - Apr 1994

  Engineering designer

  Aerospace, pulp and paper machine rebuilds, food products plants, and refuge to energy plant mechanical design. Served as a mechanical design leader for the HVAC systems on various projects.

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  Sherlock, Smith & Adams

  Jun 1994 - Oct 2003

  Mechanical Engineer

  Mechanical design of HVAC and fire suppression systems. Project manager on an HVAC renovation for the State of Alabama. Project engineer on private and Department of Defense medical facilities and clinics throughout the United States. Completed projects in facilities for the following clients: GSA, Alabama Department of Transportation, University of Alabama, UAB, Jefferson and Geneva county BOE, Huntsville and Mobile COE, Navy Southern Division. Mechanical project management, project engineer, assistant to Chief Engineer in management, publication of a technical article on a geothermal system design in Geneva County. Wrote design narratives, specifications, and bid reviews. Completed cost estimates, equipment field tests, and construction inspections. Experienced with Autocad and Trane Trace Load Analysis and life cycle cost analysis. Show less

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  Garcia Consulting Engineering, P.C.

  Oct 2003 - Jul 2011

  President

  Mechanical design for a wide range of private, commercial, and military projects. Projects included dozens of Army and Air Force bases throughout the continental US and several projects at Maxwell AFB. Fire suppression, plumbing and HVAC system design. Conducted site surveys, heating load analysis, estimates, inspections, and coordination with other professional disciplines and contract writing. Experienced with food service, retail, and convenience store renovations and design projects. Show less

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  Vectrus

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2017

  Energy Manager

  Project Manager for 3 and one half years responsible for A&E design reviews, construction management, estimating and coordination. Construction management, project management, estimating, engineering design, review of all 908th Engineering projects for compliance with local Air Base criteria and standards. Monitor of construction project progress and enforcement of safety. Energy Manager for 2 years. Reviewed construction submittals for compliance with DOD energy standards. Wrote technical narratives about energy projects at Maxwell AFB. Conducted buildings energy analysis, estimating, and made recommendations tor improving SIR value. Project management for multiple building energy conservation project with the utility company. Produced an annual base energy plan and coordinated the annual base Energy Expo. Maintained the utility database and certified utility costs and charges to Reimbursable customers. Worked closely with the Base Operations in implementation of new energy technology and rating projects for funding. Briefed AF Central Command about energy initiatives such as the Utilities Energy Service Contract. Show less

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  Garcia Engineering, LLC

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Mechanical Engineer

  HVAC , plumbing, and fire protection, and energy conservation services. Decades of design experience working with commercial, state government, and department of defense.

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  Garner & Associates Engineering PC

  Jul 2017 - May 2019

  Mechanical Engineer

  Project management and design for a range of clients including: University of Alabama, Department of Corrections, Alabama Air National Guard, Montgomery Water Works, Powersouth Electric Co-Op: various commercial projects including Auto Dealerships and Manufacturing. Engineering design on a broad range of HVAC system types including VRF, air and water cooled chilled water central plants, high efficiency gas boilers, variable air flow air, and energy recovery. Working in a multi-disciplined team including mechanical, fire protection, and plumbing designers. Show less

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  Morris Engineering, LLC (Former Partner of Borden Morris and Garner)

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

  Mechanical Engineer

  Same responsibilities and projects as before the Partners in the firm split.

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  Alabama Army National Guard

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2022

  Mechanical Engineer
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  Alabama Department Of Finance

  Oct 2022 - now

  Mechanical Engineer