Thomas Fugate
About Thomas Fugate
Thomas Fugate is a Building Automation System Controls Specialist at General Mills in the United States, with extensive experience in HVAC software design, field engineering, and project management across various industries.
Current Role at General Mills
Thomas Fugate currently holds the position of Building Automation System Controls Specialist at General Mills in the United States. In this role, he focuses on implementing and managing automated control systems, ensuring the efficient operation of building systems, and integrating various communication protocols. His expertise in air quality management systems and extensive hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills enhance his contributions to the company.
Previous Roles in HVAC and Building Solutions
Thomas Fugate has a diverse background in HVAC and building solutions. He worked as an HVAC Software Design Engineer at HumeraTech, a Specialist Field Install Technician III at Honeywell Building Solutions, and a Lead HVAC Project Engineering Technician at Setpoint Systems Corporation. His roles at these companies involved designing HVAC software, installing field systems, and leading HVAC projects. These positions have helped him hone his skills in system integration and project management.
Experience in Engineering and Control Systems
Thomas Fugate has accumulated significant experience in engineering and control systems. Before his current role, he served as a Software Engineer at Modern Control Services and a Field Engineering Systems Specialist at Siemens Industry US. His work involved extensive hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, integrating third-party devices using communication protocols such as Modbus, LON, Ethernet IP, Siemens P2, and BACNET. This has equipped him with a strong foundation in managing complex control systems.
Educational Background
Thomas Fugate studied Engineering at Anoka-Ramsey Community College from 1996 to 1999. He also attended Skyline College, where he studied Accounting and Business/Management and earned a Business degree from 1993 to 1995. This diverse educational background has provided him with a well-rounded understanding of engineering principles and business management, which he applies in his professional roles.
Specialized Skills and Expertise
Thomas Fugate possesses specialized skills in various areas, including integrating third-party devices, air quality management systems, and life safety systems for hazardous material storage and chemical production laboratories. He has worked on intrinsically safe projects for manufacturing pharmaceuticals and reclaiming waste methane gas. His field engineering experience also extends to pharmaceutical and chemical plants and other thermodynamic and fluid processing facilities, showcasing his versatility and expertise in the control systems industry.