Member David R. Bruins, P.E.
David Bruins is the owner/inspector of Bruins Inspections and brings 35 years of industrial and residential experience to every inspection.
BACKGROUND
Inspection Residential home inspection for buyers and sellers. Radon testing. Facilities Projects Design and project management of HVAC projects, exhaust systems, materials handling, pressure vessels, process and utilities piping, fire protection, chemical laboratory design, filtration, hydraulics, code compliance, safety, cost of ownership, process improvement initiatives, site preparation. Prepare project proposals, schedule and costs. Supervise engineers and CAD designers in preparation of process flow diagrams, construction drawings, and equipment specifications. Responsible for completing projects within cost and schedule, preparation and administration of department capital and maintenance program. Technical Support Systems level mechanical, electrical and optical systems troubleshooting of prepress imaging devices, processors, chemistry and related sensitized goods by phone and at customer sites throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Supported a technical sales staff of 350 on quality and performance issues. Product Development Facilitate design teams to establish and document specifications. Responsible for code compliance, subsystem interface, serviceability, and manufacturability for minimal cost. Conduct around the clock performance testing of pre-production models in environmental test chambers to verify product performance. Aid partners in marketing and manufacturing to reduce cost of ownership. Prepare technical Ad sheets. Supervise, coach and mentor personnel. Process Development Establish needs and objectives with clients for new manufacturing capacity. Prepare project proposals detailing scope, schedule and cost. Supervise engineers and CAD designers in preparing process flow diagrams, layouts, and equipment specifications. Perform theoretical performance studies. Instructor Prepare curriculum and present product application training programs for 200 sales representatives, dealers, managers, annually. Use classroom, laboratory and customer locations around the country to reach students through hands-on approach. Co-author equipment manuals, technical articles, customer instruction sheets. 17 years experience teaching Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics for NYS Professional Engineer licensing exam review course
REGISTRATIONS Licensed Professional Engineer in New York State since 1973, Lic. No. 49681 National Environmental Health Association certified radon technician, NEHA 102157 RT
MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
1998-present Member of Central New York Chapter, ASHI 2000-present Founding member of Greater Rochester Chapter, ASHI 2000-present Finger Lakes Building Officials Association 1999-present Business Networking International, Cliffhangers Chapter - officer 1970-1999 American Society of Mechanical Engineers 1970-1999 Rochester Engineering Society
COMMITTEES/POSITIONS
1999-present Chairman of Education Committee, Greater Rochester Chapter, ASHI 2002 Winter Seminar Planning Committee, Greater Rochester Chapter, ASHI
EDUCATION
College 1965 BS Mechanical Engineering, Syracuse University 1967 MS Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University Special Training 1998 Hometech Information Systems, Bethesda, MD. 80 hours home inspection training. 1998-present, actively attended monthly ASHI meetings in Rochester and Syracuse. 20 educational hours per year. Attended 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2003 ASHI national conventions. Annual three day meeting including seminars in roofing, structural, electrical, heating, exterior, plumbing, cooling, pests, mold, new construction inspections, business topics. 1999 Completed State of New York Basic Code Enforcement Training Program, including Introduction to Code Enforcement Practices, Inspection of Existing Structures, Low Rise Residential Construction, General Building Construction, Administration and Enforcement. 2000 Central NY ASHI Spring Seminar, Inspecting Gas Furnaces, one day 2001 ICBO training - 2000 IRC Provisions Overview and Perspective. Two days 2001 Radalink Inc. - Radon Measurement Operators Course. Two days 2001 Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District On-Site Waste Water Treatment Systems Workshop, one day. Attended 2002, 2003 ASHI Chapter Leadership Day, Chicago, 8 hours each. 2002 - Attended 8 hour Greater Rochester ASHI Winter Seminar, "Water Damage to Home", "Common Electrical Problems", "Concrete/Masonry Foundation Failures and Repairs".
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1967-70 Bell Aerospace Co., Wheatfield, NY. Theoretical performance studies of rocket engines and air cushion vehicles. 1970-83 Eastman Kodak Co. - Kodak Park Facilities Organization. Facilities Project Engineer in a major manufacturing complex that produces photographic film, paper and chemicals. 1983-84 Eastman Kodak Co. - Copy Products Division. Developed specifications in a division that mass-produced office copiers and related equipment. 1984-87 Eastman Kodak Co. - Graphic Imaging Systems Division. Designed color proofing machines for printing industry applications 1987-96 Eastman Kodak Co. - Professional and Printing Imaging Division. Involved in customer technical support, teaching, and product launch. 1996-97 Severin and Severin, Inc., Fairport, NY. Consultant role in a process design firm serving the food industry. 1997-98 Erdman Anthony Consulting Engineers, Rochester, NY. Lead engineer and mentor in a Mechanical and Electrical group serving industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors. 1998-present Bruins Inspections, Inc., Pittsford, NY. Owner and inspector.