Michael Wiste
Adams
Summary
Detail-oriented employee with 14 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Expert in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Proven ability to manage emergency requests efficiently while maintaining a strong safety record. Excels in collaborative and independent settings, demonstrating strong project management and communication skills.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
ORT Coordination Specialist- Facilities Management
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
03.2026 - Current
- Facilities Management Engagement - Provides construction updates to FM; Collects information from FM per FPS requests
- Coordinated responses to requests from FPS, FM, and designers, streamlining information collection and sharing with FM.
- Contractor Engagement- Facilitates engagement; Collects and shares information; Ensures FPS is engaged
- Activities between P&B approval and hiring contractors- Responds to requests from FPS, FM, Designers; Coordinates with FM; Information collection and sharing
- Documentation sharing prior to Closeout Phase- Shares relevant documentation with milestone notices; Collects and shares additional documentation per requests
- Utility shutdowns- Organized meetings with relevant parties; Shared information before and after meetings; Sent UI draft to Supervisor.
- Asset Management- Shared information on retired and new assets; Coordinated timing for tagging.
- Existing conditions/ infrastructure consult- Sends Notice; Organizes meetings/ walkthroughs; Gathers information; Provides feedback to Project Manager
- New Utilities, Rebates- Collects information and shares with applicable parties
- Design/Scope meetings- Attended meetings; Responded to requests from FPS; Coordinated with FM.
- Commissioning- Provides ORT notice; Shares meeting invites; Tracks checklist items for FM
- Cx Scope meeting- Attends; Ensures engineers are invited; Provides ORT notice
- Valve Tags- Verifies contractor provided valve tag information and submits for supervisor review; Orders tags once reviewed
- Project review- Attends; Provides ORT notice to FM
- Q-Review / Bluebeam - Attends; Coordinates resources to answer questions; Provides ORT notice
- Initiated construction process by providing ORT notice to relevant stakeholders.- Provides ORT notice
- Procurement- Facilitates project procurement with FM Materials Management team
- Temptrak- Assists proponent/project team to initiate temptrak request; Notifies Shop equipment is ready for installation
- Construction clean/WM/EV S needs- Creates a workorder and/or provides notice; Shares information
- Sequence of Operations- Engages NISS group to provide recommendations to FPS
- Notified FIS team of available documents for collection in closeout phase and directly provided documentation to FM upon request.
- Issues after Construction is Complete- Collects feedback; Requests issues to be addressed.
- Facilitated engagement with FPS by collecting and sharing information per FM requests.
- Coordinated training and testing activities to ensure all team members were informed and prepared.- Provides ORT notice; Shares results; Sends invites
- Issues after Construction is Complete- Collects feedback; Requests issues to be addressed.
Shop Lead
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
10.2017 - 03.2026
- Executed preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, generators, and electrical panels to ensure operational reliability.
- Executed various maintenance tasks on HVAC and plumbing systems to ensure functionality. to keep electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems operating at peak performance.
- Conducted equipment repairs to sustain production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Inspected facilities and proactively detected and diagnosed potential or actual maintenance or repair needs by listening, looking and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Consulted with managers to discuss major repairs to building operating systems.
- Documented facilities work in official logs and diligently adhered to maintenance schedules, ensuring seamless operations and timely response to customer needs.
- Provided guidance to junior technicians on proper repair techniques and safety protocols.
Technician
Vestas Americas
Leroy
06.2011 - 10.2017
- Troubleshot and repaired plumbing issues, ensuring minimal disruption to tenant services.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed building equipment and systems to find root causes.
- Repair, maintain, and replace electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components
- Executed filter changes, greased components, and torqued parts to maintain equipment functionality.
- Conducted routine maintenance on turbines to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Developed and implemented preventative maintenance plans, extending equipment lifespan and reducing unexpected failures.
- Inspected buildings and grounds to identify any safety hazards or needed repairs.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations during repair activities.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding use of personal protective equipment.
- Responded promptly to service requests from tenants or staff members regarding facility needs or emergencies.
- Responded to emergency issues quickly to maintain smooth business operations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts used in maintenance operations by ordering new supplies when necessary.
- Organized storage areas in order to maximize efficiency while minimizing clutter.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Maintained records of all work performed in a timely manner.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Rebuilt and retrofitted machinery, enhancing reliability and performance to support production goals.
- Installed new lighting fixtures, replaced ballasts and bulbs.
- Developed detailed reports documenting test results for analysis by engineers.
- Communicated directly with equipment vendors for defective parts return.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Experience working with CMMS systems.
- Researched products online for purchasing purposes in order to obtain the best price available for supplies and equipment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Read electrical and hydraulic schematics to troubleshoot components.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
General Labor Worker
Northern Country Co-Op
Brownsdale
08.2009 - 10.2011
- Replaced major components such as gearboxes, generators, and main bearings
- Repaired and replaced electrical and mechanical components i.e
- Electric motors, belt driven conveyor systems, and vehicles operated on the facility
- Replaced and repaired electrical and mechanical components i.e
- Electric motors, truck wash systems, and mechanical components
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical and mechanical components to ensure reliable performance.
- Operated load out system for rail cars and trucks
- Executed facility maintenance tasks to maintain clean and organized workspaces.
- Supervised loading and unloading processes for trucks, ensuring timely operations.
- Operated surveillance system that monitored turbine performance to respond to faults and alarms.
- Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
- Analyzed data collected during testing to determine root cause of failure.
- Ran samples in lab for milk products
- Inserted information into a computer system for samples to be reviewed
- Plumbing and electrical building components.
General Labor Worker
Foremost Farms
Stacyville
09.2007 - 06.2009
Education
Building Utility Mechanic Diploma - Building Utility Mechanic
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester, MN01-2007
Skills
- Mechanical and electrical
- Teamwork
- Hydraulic experience
- Time management
- Computer usage
- Schematic interpretation
- Plumbing and refrigeration
- Tooling knowledge
- Control systems
- HVAC Knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Report Writing
- Work Order Processing
- Plumbing Repairs
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Lighting Systems
- Project documentation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Knowledge sharing
- Continuous improvement
- Vendor relations
- Process optimization
- Technical communication
- Software proficiency (Kahua,ClickUp,ProCore,BlueBeam)
- Document management
- Schematics interpretation
- Written communication
- Building relationships
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking capacity
Certification
- Universal Refrigeration License
- Wirsbo Certified
- 60/40 Medical Gas Certified
Timeline
ORT Coordination Specialist- Facilities Management
Mayo Clinic
03.2026 - Current
Shop Lead
Mayo Clinic
10.2017 - 03.2026
Technician
Vestas Americas
06.2011 - 10.2017
General Labor Worker
Northern Country Co-Op
08.2009 - 10.2011
General Labor Worker
Foremost Farms
09.2007 - 06.2009
Building Utility Mechanic Diploma - Building Utility Mechanic
Rochester Community and Technical College