Jim Coates

  • Adjunct Professor, Industrial Technology and Management

Education

M.A., Adult Education, DePaul University
B.S., Management, National Louis University
A.S., Heating, Ventilation and Cooling Systems Technology

Research Interests

In addition to teaching for INTM, Coates is also Training Fund Administrator for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 399 in Â鶹APP. He has significant experience in facility maintenance, and has instructed at several community colleges and universities in HVAC, Electrical Maintenance, Controls and Facilities Management. He was previously Regional Chief Engineer for Jones Lang LaSalle, and held other positions in manufacturing, and as a supervising maintenance engineer prior to that. He is also a licensed electrical contractor and supervising electrician in the City of Â鶹APP, and a licensed Stationary Engineer, as well as an OSHA General Industry Instructor

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Association of Manufacturing Engineers;

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers;

National Fire Protection Association; Refrigeration Service Engineers Society

Professional Activities

National HVAC Certification (RSES); Certified Energy Manager (CEM); Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP); Certified Power Quality Professional (CPQ); Association of Energy Engineers; LEED-AP, US Green Building Council Training Certificates - HVACR 1 & 2, Indoor Air Quality, Electrical, Boiler Operation, OSHA, Homeland Security

Additional Info

Experience

Facilities Maintenance, HVAC, Stationary Engineering, Electrical Systems