Cesar Marta
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
I possess an extensive background in engineering, facilities, project, and property management along with an excellent technical aptitude, attention to details, strong management and problem-solving skills. Possess a high level of motivation and initiative with a proven track record of success. I bring over 20 years of experience in facilities engineering and operations management. Thrive on building productive relationships, collaborations and growth opportunities, facilitating high growth and success for the team through integrity, teamwork, communication & continuous improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Union Chief Engineer
ABM Industries
10.2020 - Current
- Manage engineering portfolio of 4 Class A multi portfolio premium high rise commercial office properties.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
Union Chief Operating Engineer
Able Engineering Services
10.2014 - 10.2020
- Manage engineering portfolio of two Class A multi portfolio premium high rise office properties
- Greatly enhance and improve tenant customer service and satisfaction
- Respond to all after hour emergencies
- Perform and manage predictive, preventative and routine maintenance, service requests and facility automation
- Manage equipment repairs, upgrades, tenant improvement, construction and move in projects facilitating full occupancy
- Conduct technical troubleshooting and diagnosis of all facility electrical, plumbing, FLS and HVAC systems
- Investigate and implement numerous cost efficiency, energy efficiency and loss prevention measures
- Issue, create and approve purchase requisitions, approve invoices, monitor budgets, variance and systems tracking.
Union One Man Plant
ABM Industries
04.2005 - 09.2014
- Managed maintenance and repair operations for a class A high rise facility for Douglas Emmett
- Issue, create and approve purchase requisitions, approve invoices, monitor budgets, variance and systems tracking
- Conduct technical troubleshooting, repair and upgrade of facility electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
- Supervision and management of Engineering and Housekeeping staff and improve owner-client relations
- Greatly enhanced and improved tenants customer service and satisfaction
- Responded to all after hour emergencies as needed.
Lead Operating Engineer
Douglas Emmett
10.2001 - 04.2005
- Manage facilities operations for 500,000 square feet of high rise facilities comprised of office properties
- Successfully manage and mentor staff, manage service providers and repairs and maintenance of all trades and systems
- Identify, troubleshoot and correct operational problems with all facility MEP, HVAC, central plant and utility equipment
- Perform property and equipment inspections, audits and analysis
- Recommend and implement process improvements
- Coordinate and manage upgrades, repairs, construction and capital improvement projects
- Implemented savings opportunities, energy management systems and operational changes reducing operational costs
- Management of preventative maintenance schedules, electronic systems implementation and program performance
- Oversee training of on-site maintenance personnel and staff and implementation of standards and policy
- Manage facility repairs, remediation, upgrades, TI's & construction projects, facilitating full occupancy.
Operating Engineer
Property Management Associates
08.2000 - 10.2001
- Assisted Chief with engineering operations at 3325 Wilshire Blvd
- Helped Chief Manage and supervise diagnosis and repairs of all building HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
- Kept records and did all reporting of activities and provide regular engineering updates
- Helped implement maintenance work order, and preventative maintenance systems
- Ensure compliance with all Safety, OSHA, Hazmat, Title-19, Title-24, NFPA 25/72 and all other regulatory matters
- Helped to coordinate and manage renovations of all building mechanical systems, standards, procedures and manuals
- Significantly reduced mechanical issues, downtime and increased operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Implemented automation improvements for portfolio HVAC, lighting, energy controls and water treatment systems.
Education
Associate of Arts - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA05.2001
Skills
- Skilled with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint, etc
- Diverse facility energy management and computerized maintenance systems experience
- Experience with Net Facilities, Tenant handbook, Angus and other work order systems
- Experience with CSI, Siemens and other energy management systems
- Extensive preventative maintenance, upgrade, renovation and repair experience
- Advance operations and property management experience
- Strong ability to present complex technical analyses, issues and solutions
- Advanced presentation, reporting and strong communication skills
Certification
- BOMA Certified Since 2004.
- EPA 608 Universal
- Certificate of Completion as an Operation and Maintenance Engineer, LATTC.
- Numerous chiller, boiler operator and Advanced HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems certifications.
- Advanced water treatment, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and brazing certifications.
Timeline
Union Chief Engineer
ABM Industries
10.2020 - Current
Union Chief Operating Engineer
Able Engineering Services
10.2014 - 10.2020
Union One Man Plant
ABM Industries
04.2005 - 09.2014
Lead Operating Engineer
Douglas Emmett
10.2001 - 04.2005
Operating Engineer
Property Management Associates
08.2000 - 10.2001
Associate of Arts - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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