Ronald Love
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Senior Refrigeration Engineer with over 12 years of experience at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Expert in HVAC systems and refrigerant management, I successfully implemented energy-saving initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency. Renowned for exceptional communication skills, I foster collaboration across teams while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Refrigeration Engineer/ Assistant Chief
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
07.2022 - Current
- Led maintenance team in executing preventive and corrective maintenance across facilities.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance efficiency.
- Oversaw troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical systems to minimize downtime.
- Designed and implemented efficient refrigeration systems to support campus-wide operations.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies, ensuring availability of essential tools and parts.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- perform and participate in annual fire system testing
- take fire system down, or over see the enabling and disabling of various zones through out fire system
- train and implement churn fire pump testing/ zone drain down for various repairs
- identify bad devises
- Trained engineers on best practices in maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Evaluated vendor performance to establish contracts for quality parts and services at competitive rates.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives, leading to reduced utility costs and a greener facility footprint.
- Created detailed documentation outlining standard operating procedures for all aspects of facility maintenance operations.
- Designed and implemented efficient refrigeration systems to enhance energy conservation.
- Conducted regular maintenance and troubleshooting on commercial refrigeration units.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
- Developed training materials for engineers on best practices in refrigeration technology.
- Ensured compliance with industry safety standards during all engineering operations.
- Provided technical support and guidance during equipment upgrades and modifications.
- Locate and make repair of systems that range from small individual units to large rack conjoined, refrigeration systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and offering comprehensive support throughout projects.
Lead Engineer
ISS Facility Services
02.2021 - Current
- Led engineering teams to develop efficient facility management solutions.
- Conducted regular assessments of facility systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Led a team of engineers to deliver preventative maintenance and utilize mechanical knowledge to avert contractual cost, preventing budget constraints.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance program covering a wide variety of systems.
- troubleshoot and install complex systems and control over a wide spectrum of equipment( airconditioning, refrigeration , heating forced air, hydronic, or steam), while training and implementing this standard through out the department.
Lead Service Technician
White Castle
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to optimize performance and reliability.
- trouble shoot a wide variety of equipment from commercial 3 phase cooking equipment to commercial roof top units, walk-in/ reach refrigerator, drive thru led signs etc
- work between multiple job sights ranging from indiana to wiscosin
- Troubleshot complex technical issues to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Chief Maintenance Engineer
Gilead Management
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Trained maintenance tech on best practices in maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, resulting in zero accidents or incidents during tenure.
- Oversaw adherence to regulatory requirements such as OSHA standards, demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety.
- Trained maintenance staff on air conditioner operation and repair
- trained maintenance staff on the wide variety of housing inspections ranging from city inspector, tax credit Poah, HUD, cha project based sec 8, Reac etc......... inspections which occurred annually across a wide spectrum of properties
- drastically eliminated contractors cost, while training employees and implementing complex mechanical work repair and install procedures thru out maintenance staff
- identify capital above base repairs and installs, perform prep work to make repairs more cost effective
- review , separate and pass out work orders to maintenance staff. ensure proper supplies and tools available to effectively make repairs. follow up to ensure compare are complete.
- repair, install, maintain and train on procedures to repair, install, and maintain through out maintenance staff
- participate in weekly meetings prepare, review, resolve a wide assortment of operational issues and procedures
HVAC Technician
ESPI
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Contractor for comed, working on a wide range of commercial equipment in order to improve operational efficiency and reduce energy cost for clients
- identify complex problems, analyzing hvac systems thru digital and blue tooth software
- Diagnosed HVAC system issues using diagnostic tools and industry best practices.
- Installed and maintained heating and cooling equipment in residential and commercial settings.
- Conducted routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex HVAC systems, improving response times for service requests.
Maintenance Technician
Gilead Management
05.2014 - 07.2018
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in equipment, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to develop preventive maintenance schedules, improving operational efficiency across facilities.
- Trained new technicians on best practices for equipment repair and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- worked on a wide variety of various forms of inspections, sec 8, Chac, Poah etc...
- respond to emergency calls
- participate in staff meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Governs State University
University Park, IL12-2026
Associate of Science - Heating And Cooling
Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL06-2019
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL06-2018
Skills
- Refrigerant handling management
- HVAC systems expertise management
- Air conditioning repair management
- implementation of System troubleshooting, from commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, steam or hydronic, and repair development procedures
- Electrical wiring from 120v signal phase to 600v 3 phase
- able to identify electrical layouts through commercial facilities from lighting 120-277v singal to motor control centers 240-600v 3 phase
- tho not listed, strong plumbing skills and knowledge on water supply piping and commerical drain layouts
- The greatest skill that i posses, has to be the given fact that I have been in this field for over 12 years, I have worked with a wide variety of people across various background, all while having a outstanding track record with being able to communication, respect, always get along well with everyone
Certification
- Licensed Stationary Engineer
- universal refrigerant epa certification
- basic hvac certificate
- advanced hvac certificate
- associate degree in Heating and cooling
Timeline
Senior Refrigeration Engineer/ Assistant Chief
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
07.2022 - Current
Lead Service Technician
White Castle
07.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Engineer
ISS Facility Services
02.2021 - Current
Chief Maintenance Engineer
Gilead Management
05.2018 - 07.2021
HVAC Technician
ESPI
05.2017 - 01.2019
Maintenance Technician
Gilead Management
05.2014 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Governs State University
Associate of Science - Heating And Cooling
Kennedy King College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Kennedy King College