1. 84 Chris Court, Bangor PA
Cell: 484-274-2357
email: c1923@epix.net
Robert Chavez
Summary of Qualifications
30+ years of progressive development and operational leadership in an innovative pharmaceutical facility.
Highly organized and detail oriented; able to improve organizational effectiveness and productivity through critical
analysis and problem solving.
Skilled in all phases of research facility environmental controls, maintenance, specialty water, WFI USP DI,
Instrumentation calibration, HVAC and utility distribution systems.
Ambitious, strong communication skills, establishes a positive rapport with customers and vendors.
Professional Experience
2011 - Nov 2015 Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. E.Hanover, NJ
Tech ll Automation Division Animal Research Facility
Lead Technician responsible or daily operation of facility automation and HVAC related equipment. Maintain all associated
Gxp documentation. Manage related projects by directing and assisting contractors. Implement new technologies when
needed. Sytems are complient with FDA, GMP, GLP, EPA, OSHA, and DEP regulations.
2008 - 2011 Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. E.Hanover, NJ
Tech ll Automation Division Site Operations
One of three Technicians in newly formed Automation Division responsible for evolving new automation technologies on site.
Maintain, support, upgrade and commission site systems including HVAC, Lighting, Chiller Plants, and Utilites. Creating,
documenting and implementing PM programs. Serving as resource for commissioning commitee's.
2007 - 2008 Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. E.Hanover, NJ
Tech ll SAP Development Site Maintenance Operations system
One of two team members working with IBM team to develope and implement new SAP software for operation of
maintenance and stockroom processes.
2005 - 2007 Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. E.Hanover, NJ
Tech ll Instrumentation Site Operations Utilities
Perform calibrations on GxP assigned equipment, document and file. Maintain standards used for calibrations PM schedules.
Assist on start-up commissioning and documentation. Perform calibrations on site utility systems, waste management, HVAC
equipment.
2002 - 2005 Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. E.Hanover, NJ
Tech ll Water Treatment Site Operations Utilities
Maintain and upgrade site water systems, Deep well systems, domestic water treatment and distribution, Waste water
treatment and discharge systems, Specialty water systems Water for injection, Deionized and Reverse Osmosis and related
filtration equipment.

2. 1992 - 2002 Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. E.Hanover, NJ
Mech ll Building Operations Pilot Plant
Perform maintenance and support of building utilities and HVAC equipment. Support of production pilot plant and associated
equipment. Maintain regulatory quidelines and documentation. Maintain building automation system including programming,
backups and upgrades.
1982 - 1992 Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. E.Hanover, NJ
Mech ll Refrigeration Division Site Operations
Perform maintenance, repairs and retrofits of site refrigeration and HVAC equipment, including chiller plants, cooling towers,
computer room systems, absorbtion chillers, environmental research chambers and associated control systems.
1974 - 1982 Huges Environmental formely Electric Products
Service, Repair and install Industrial Refrigeration and Hvac equipment. Completed federal and state approved education
program to earn Journeyman HVAC status. Union affiliated.
Accomplishments
Certified HVAC Journeyman SAP Maintenance Process development
Business Excellance Award Create Implement Optimum Start programming
Create Automation PM program Develope technical documentation database
Equipment control retrofit New project commission member Automation
Education
Northampton Community College Solar Electric Panels 1
Northampton Community College Rockwell Automation PLC 1 - 4
Essex County Vocational Certificate of Trade Training HVAC Journeyman
Bergen County Vocational Central Air and Heating
Certifications
NABCEP Photovoltaic knowledge certification
EPA Universal refrigerant certification
Highlights
Certified HVAC Journeyman Andover Continuum
Control systems programming specialist Siemens Apogee, Desigo
Honeywell TDC 3000 Trane
Energy Optimization Rockwell Automation PLC
Square D Powerlink Phoenix Controls
References available upon request