James Robertello

James Robertello
Staff Engineer; Chiller Applications at Johnson Controls

Summary
Developer of loyalty, credibility and demand by delivering concise quality solutions to meet future needs in
a cost-effective manner. Creator of partnering opportunities. Driver and champion of ingenious programs –
consistently overcomes challenges to create, develop and bring innovations to a new level.

Experience
Staff Engineer; Chiller Applications at Johnson Controls
April 2012 – Present (4 years)
Applying relevant JCI products to provide customers with effective solutions to their chilled and hot water
needs. Providing performance and pricing information for JCI chiller solutions products.

Senior Sales Engineer at Johnson Controls
December 2004 – April 2012 (7 years 5 months)
Grow market share and meet sales plan by establishing long-term relationships and new business
development. Drive competitive advantage through the development and sale of total value solutions geared
to customer needs.

Mechanical Systems Design Engineer at Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
March 2003 – December 2004 (1 year 10 months)
Principal engineer for HVAC and Waste and Water Treatment Facilities on projects ranging from $50K to
$3.5M with responsibilities for setting ACAD Standards and assuring ASHRAE, IBC, and mechanical codes
and standards were kept up-to-date.

New Systems Sales Engineer at Trane MidAmerica
January 2001 – March 2003 (2 years 3 months)
Launched sales career through the development of a marketing plan designed to sell the portfolio of
equipment and controls that would expand the limited customer base; completed the Trane Professional Sales
Engineer Training program.

Skills & Expertise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Customer Service
PowerPoint

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English
Windows
Research
Outlook
Teaching
Public Speaking
Engineering
HVAC
Energy Efficiency
Contract Negotiation
Project Management
Energy Management
Contract Management
New Business Development
Energy Conservation
HVAC Controls
Sales
Project Planning
Building Automation
Continuous Improvement
AutoCAD
Manufacturing
Construction
Energy
Facilities Management
Mechanical Engineering
Air Conditioning
Automation
Leadership
Renewable Energy
Construction Management
Project Engineering
Product Development
Engineering Management
Team Building
Refrigeration
Procurement
Negotiation
Commissioning
Management

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering, 1996 – 2000
Voorhees High School NJ

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Graduate High School, N/A, 1992 – 1996

Publications
Application Corner – A Review of Motor Enclosures
JCI Equipment Home Page for Chiller Solutions September 4, 2012
Authors: James Robertello
Most open drive chiller applications can utilize the standard ODP (Open Drip Proof) motor but there are some
applications which require a different type of motor enclosure. Johnson Controls offers different types of
motor enclosures on the YORK centrifugal chillers to meet the specific needs of our customers. This edition
of the Applications Corner will present the various motor enclosure designs

Volunteer Experience
Worker / Receiver at Goodwill Industries International
November 2001 – Present (14 years 5 months)
I wanted to help out the local store because they were struggling to employ good solid people. I stepped in
and helped out a few months with the receiving for the gift/donations and giving out the tax forms.

Organizations
ASHRAE
October 2001 to Present

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James Robertello
Staff Engineer; Chiller Applications at Johnson Controls

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