Vincent Malvarosa, Facilities Engineer II
Vincent Malvarosa, Facilities Engineer II, has an active mind and enjoys working in an environment where there are many moving parts, new opportunities to create solutions, and positive impacts on employees.
In his current role, he works on multiple projects simultaneously, offering the variety he craves.
Vincent manages the Facilities Division of the Operations Support Department. He oversees capital projects and the maintenance of many GUC facilities, which include the Operations Center, Main Office, Express Office, Red Banks Office, and some services at the LNG Plant. This amounts to more than 200,000 square feet of office, warehouse, service shop, and meeting spaces as well as 100 acres of land stretching across the city of Greenville.
“I work on different things with a lot of different people. I also like to see the impact of the job I do here and how it affects the people who work at GUC,” Vincent said.
Vincent always wanted to be an engineer. “I’ve always enjoyed taking things apart or putting them together,” he said leaning forward at his desk which is covered with blueprints of renovations projects. “I don’t do much of that now, but I enjoy the variety of the work I do.”
Vincent has spent much of his career in the energy industry. While attending State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime, he had an internship at a power generation company. After he graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering, he obtained a full-time position there, where he ran fossil fuel and natural gas capital projects.
When his family moved to North Carolina from Upstate New York, Vincent followed and began working at GUC eight years ago.
As a young person, Vincent wanted to one day work in defense – building planes and weaponry.
Though the trajectory of his career didn’t take him down the path of artillery and weapons creation, in his spare time he builds long-range rifles and also competes in long-range tactical shooting matches.
For Vincent, a job well done is improving the environment for the people who work at GUC and those he supervises.
“I like to know that the work we do is meaningful for people here,” he said. “It is rewarding to be able to see the impact our work has. One of my proudest accomplishments here is restructuring Facilities to give the people working in my division paths to progression.”
What is a fun fact you’d like to share about yourself (that maybe most people don’t know about you)?
I am a safety officer for the Precision Rifle Series and have placed in many shooting competitions.
What motivates you to work hard?
Being able to see the impact our work has on others and being able to solve problems.
What was your very first job?
I worked on a boatyard fixing boats in college. It was a lot of fun. I got to work on a lot of different things – including motors.
Any GUC projects you’re working on that you’d like to share?
Currently, we are renovating the E&O building to include a gym and a new training room. It should be nice.
What would you like us to know about your family?
I have a wife, Jackie, daughter, Evie (5), son, Miles (2), and a cat, Piper.
What is your favorite family or holiday tradition?
My family has seven fishes on Christmas Eve. The Feast of Seven Fishes is an Italian American tradition, honoring the Catholic custom of the abstention of eating meat before a major holiday.
Who is your favorite band or singer?
KORN, Nonpoint, Disturbed, SlipKnot
What have been your favorite travel destinations?
Cancun, Mexico; Tennessee; other areas in New York state.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Buy a big piece of land in the middle of nowhere.
Is there a celebrity you’d like to meet?
Keanu Reeves
Do you collect anything or have any hobbies?
Fishing, hunting, building rifles
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Night owl
What’s your favorite thing to do when not at work?
Spend time with my kids or do some of my hobbies.
What is at the top of your bucket list?
I want to do an archery elk hunt out west.
What’s your favorite season of the year?
Fall
What’s your favorite snack?
Goldfish
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Nino’s
What is your favorite movie?
The Matrix
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
People who cut grass and blow the clippings on the street. It’s dangerous for motorcyclists.
What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
Seeing my kids and wife.
What are your favorite things about life right now?
Interacting with my kids as they develop more of their own personalities.
If you could give your younger self advice, what would it be?
Take advantage of retirement benefits when they are offered.
What is your favorite memory from childhood?
Camping in Upstate New York in Woodstock.
Do you prefer to make plans or be spontaneous?
A healthy mix.
