Christopher Sauro
MANHATTAN BEACH
Summary
Driven LOcal 501 B.O.M.A Certified Chief Engineer offering 15+ years of supervising and executing direct preventive and corrective maintenance. In-depth knowledge of general repairs and new system installations combined with business-oriented perspective. Familiar with all facets of design, construction and implementation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Local 501 B.O.M.A Certified Chief Engineer
ABM Industries
10.2023 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Work with a 8,000 point Delta control BMS system where I oversaw 7 properties totaling over 7.9 million sq ft.
- Was part of a team Engineers where twice of year we conducted building shutdowns and major repairs.
- On a daily would monitor Humidity levels in labs to ensure multi million dollar projects ran smoothly.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Used excel & power point to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
Local 501 B.O.M.A Certified Chief Engineer
Able Services
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Performed maintenance and repairs on cooling towers, air handlers/package units, FLS system strobes/speakers, generators, Fire pumps, VFD’s install and programming, boilers, pumps, motors, fans, steam valves and pipe fitting, painting, keying, electrical, HVAC & plumbing troubleshooting, EMS programming and blue print knowledge
- Maintained building regulations by correct interpretation of blueprints to ensure tenant improvement standards were met
- Professional communication skills when dealing with tenants, vendors, suppliers and fellow workers on maintaining the buildings integrity
- Practical knowledge of mechanical and control systems including: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Life Safety Systems
- Strong Blue print understanding
- Responsible for conducting Water Treatment Programs on a daily basis to help keep the normal operations of equipment
- Trained current Apprentice and journeyman Engineers to practice safe work habits and grow from within the company
- Improved building performances by reducing water consumption, energy, and working to make building Leed Certified
- Knowledge of building BAS system’s (siemens and alerton) Controls, and Programming
- Studied P&L statements and engineering budgets to ensure positive profits for the team and building managers.
- Conducted FLS drills to ensure all systems worked for emergency conditions
- Responsible for taking equipment inventory and organizing PM schedules in a tenant base operating program
- Worked with the building PM’s to go over budgets and annual testing schedules for equipment
- Organized and oversaw building REG 4’s while following up with the necessary repairs needed to pass.
- I’d then correct any corrections that needed to be made
- Generated a buildings tools list and was in charge of all things needed for the buildings equipment.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
- Administered safety plans to train 6 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
Local 501 B.O.M.A Certified Chief Engineer
Able Services
01.2016 - 05.2021
- Maintained building regulations by correct interpretation of blueprints to ensure tenant improvement standards were met
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Studied P&L statements and engineering budgets to ensure positive profits for the team and building managers.
- Professional communication skills when dealing with tenants, vendors, suppliers and fellow workers on maintaining the buildings integrity
- Practical knowledge of mechanical and control systems including: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Life Safety Systems
- Strong Blue print understanding
- Responsible for conducting Water Treatment Programs on a daily basis to help keep the normal operations of equipment
- Trained current Apprentice and journeyman Engineers to practice safe work habits and grow from within the company
- Improved building performances by reducing water consumption, energy, and working to make building Leed Certified
- Twice of year would organize building material for yearly audit
- Stayed current with HVAC technology trends
- Conducted FLS drills to ensure all systems worked for emergency conditions
- Responsible for taking equipment inventory and organizing PM schedules in a tenant base operating program
- Worked with the building PM’s to go over budgets and annual testing schedules for equipment
- Organized and oversaw building REG 4’s while following up with the necessary repairs needed to pass.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Generated a buildings tools list and was in charge of all things needed for the buildings equipment.
Local 501 B.O.M.A Certified Building Engineer
ABM/Able Services
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed maintenance and repairs on cooling towers, air handlers/package units, FLS system strobes/speakers, generators, Fire pumps, VFD’s install and programming, boilers, pumps, motors, fans, steam valves and pipe fitting, painting, keying, electrical, HVAC & plumbing troubleshooting, EMS programming and blue print knowledge
- Maintained building regulations by correct interpretation of blueprints to ensure tenant improvement standards were met
- Professional communication skills when dealing with tenants, vendors, suppliers and fellow workers on maintaining the buildings integrity
- Practical knowledge of mechanical and control systems including: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Life Safety Systems
- Strong Blue print understanding
- Responsible for conducting Water Treatment Programs on a daily basis to help keep the normal operations of equipment
- Trained current Apprentice and journeyman Engineers to practice safe work habits and grow from within the company
- Improved building performances by reducing water consumption, energy, and working to make building Leed Certified
- Knowledge of building EMS/BAS system’s, Controls, and Programming
- Stayed current with HVAC technology trends
- Conducted FLS drills to ensure all systems worked for emergency conditions
- Responsible for taking equipment inventory and organizing PM schedules in a tenant base operating program
- Worked with the building PM’s to go over budgets and annual testing schedules for equipment
- Organized and oversaw building REG 4’s while following up with the necessary repairs needed to pass.
- Generated a buildings tools list and was in charge of all things needed for the buildings equipment.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in facility operations, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or safety.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
- Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.
Local 13 Union Stationary Engineer
State of California Employee
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Performed maintenance and repairs on cooling towers, air handlers/package units, FLS system strobes/speakers, generators, Fire pumps, VFD’s install and programming, boilers, pumps, motors, fans, steam valves and pipe fitting, painting, keying, electrical, HVAC & plumbing troubleshooting, EMS programming and blue print knowledge
- Maintained building regulations by correct interpretation of blueprints to ensure tenant improvement standards were met
- Professional communication skills when dealing with tenants, vendors, suppliers and fellow workers on maintaining the buildings integrity
- Practical knowledge of mechanical and control systems including: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Life Safety Systems
- Strong Blue print understanding
- Responsible for conducting Water Treatment Programs on a daily basis to help keep the normal operations of equipment
- Trained current Apprentice and journeyman Engineers to practice safe work habits and grow from within the company
- Improved building performances by reducing water consumption, energy, and working to make the building Leed Certified
- Knowledge of building EMS/BAS system’s, Controls, and Programming
- Stayed current with HVAC technology trends
- Conducted FLS drills to ensure all systems worked for emergency conditions
- Responsible for taking equipment inventory and organizing PM schedules in a tenant base operating program
- Worked with the building PM’s to go over budgets and annual testing schedules for equipment
- Organized and oversaw building REG 4’s while following up with the necessary repairs needed to pass.
- Generated a buildings tools list and was in charge of all things needed for the buildings equipment.
- Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
- Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
- Improved system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on stationary equipment.
Building Engineer
DTZ
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Performed maintenance and repairs on cooling towers, air handlers/package units, FLS system strobes/speakers, generators, Fire pumps, VFD’s install and programming, boilers, pumps, motors, fans, steam valves and pipe fitting, painting, keying, electrical, HVAC & plumbing troubleshooting, EMS programming and blue print knowledge
- Maintained building regulations by correct interpretation of blueprints to ensure tenant improvement standards were met
- Professional communication skills when dealing with tenants, vendors, suppliers and fellow workers on maintaining the buildings integrity
- Practical knowledge of mechanical and control systems including: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Life Safety Systems
- Strong Blue print understanding
- Responsible for conducting Water Treatment Programs on a daily basis to help keep the normal operations of equipment
- Trained current Apprentice and journeyman Engineers to practice safe work habits and grow from within the company
- Improved building performances by reducing water consumption, energy, and working to make building Leed Certified
- Knowledge of building EMS/BAS system’s, Controls, and Programming
- Stayed current with HVAC technology trends
- Conducted FLS drills to ensure all systems worked for emergency conditions
- Responsible for taking equipment inventory and organizing PM schedules in a tenant base operating program
- Worked with the building PM’s to go over budgets and annual testing schedules for equipment
- Organized and oversaw building REG 4’s while following up with the necessary repairs needed to pass.
- Generated a buildings tools list and was in charge of all things needed for the buildings equipment.
Building Engineer
CCS
11.2009 - 09.2011
- Performed repairs on cooling towers, air handlers/package units, FLS system equipment, building generators, ran Fire pumps, VFD installs and programming, boiler repairs, replaced/Lubed pumps, replaced motors, worked on steam valves and pipe fitting, painting, keying, electrical, HVAC controls, plumbing, tenant repairs, EMS programming and blue print knowledge.
- Surveyed and tracked mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment to enhance service quality and comply with preventive maintenance plans.
- Professional communication skills when dealing with tenants, vendors, suppliers and fellow workers on maintaining the buildings integrity
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, applying technical expertise to efficiently diagnose problems and implement solutions.
- Strong Blue print understanding
- Responsible for conducting Water Treatment Programs on a daily basis to help keep the normal operations of equipment
- Trained current Apprentice and journeyman Engineers to practice safe work habits and grow from within the company
- Improved building performances by reducing water consumption, energy, and working to make the building Leed Certified
- Stayed current with HVAC technology trends
- Conducted FLS drills to ensure all systems worked for emergency conditions
- Responsible for taking equipment inventory and organizing PM schedules in a tenant base operating program
- Worked with the building PM’s to go over budgets and annual testing schedules for equipment
- Organized and oversaw building REG 4’s while following up with the necessary repairs needed to pass.
- Generated a buildings tools list and was in charge of all things needed for the buildings equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Maintained open lines of communication with tenants regarding planned maintenance activities or emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
Education
Chiller Efficiency and Trouble Shooting - Facilities Planning And Management
BOMA Local 501 Facility
Crosby, TX01.2022
EMS Systems And Controls - Controls
BOMA Local 501 Facility
Crosby, TX04.2020
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.2017
Associate of Science - General Studies
El Camino College
Torrance, CA01.2003
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Payroll
- EPA Rule 608 Universal Technician Certification
- High Honors Degrees from El Camino College in- HVAC, Electric Controls, Building Management and Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (398 GPA)
- Honor Roll 1996-1999
- PM Technician Certification & R- 410a Certification
- OSHA Certification
- Budget Creation
- Weekly Fire Pump Certificated (Cal Fire)
- Microsoft office, excel, teams, QUICKBOOKS, Xero, word, power point and outlook
- Tenant management systems (Angus)
Referrals
Available upon request
Professionalexperience
- Performed maintenance and repairs on cooling towers, air handlers/package units, FLS system strobes/speakers, generators, Fire pumps, VFD’s install and programming, boilers, pumps, motors, fans, steam valves and pipe fitting, painting, keying, electrical, HVAC & plumbing troubleshooting, EMS programming and blue print knowledge.
- Maintained building regulations by correct interpretation of blueprints to ensure tenant improvement standards were met
- Professional communication skills when dealing with tenants, vendors, suppliers and fellow workers on maintaining the buildings integrity
- Practical knowledge of mechanical and control systems including: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Life Safety Systems.
- Strong Blue print understanding
- Responsible for conducting Water Treatment Programs on a daily basis to help keep the normal operations of equipment
- Trained current Apprentice and journeyman Engineers to practice safe work habits and grow from within the company
- Improved building performances by reducing water consumption, energy, and working to make building Leed Certified
- Knowledge of building EMS/BAS system’s, Controls, and Programming
- Stayed current with HVAC technology trends
- Conducted FLS drills to ensure all systems worked for emergency conditions
- Responsible for taking equipment inventory and organizing PM schedules in a tenant base operating program
- Worked with the building PM’s to go over budgets and annual testing schedules for equipment
- Organized and oversaw building REG 4’s while vendors tested everything from FLS, Transfer switches, Generator and fire pumps. I’d then correct any corrections that needed to be made
- Generated a buildings tools list and was in charge of all things needed for the buildings equipment.
Timeline
Local 501 B.O.M.A Certified Chief Engineer
ABM Industries
10.2023 - Current
Local 501 B.O.M.A Certified Chief Engineer
Able Services
05.2021 - 10.2023
Local 501 B.O.M.A Certified Chief Engineer
Able Services
01.2016 - 05.2021
Local 501 B.O.M.A Certified Building Engineer
ABM/Able Services
07.2015 - 01.2016
Local 13 Union Stationary Engineer
State of California Employee
01.2013 - 07.2015
Building Engineer
DTZ
09.2011 - 01.2013
Building Engineer
CCS
11.2009 - 09.2011
Chiller Efficiency and Trouble Shooting - Facilities Planning And Management
BOMA Local 501 Facility
EMS Systems And Controls - Controls
BOMA Local 501 Facility
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
El Camino College
Associate of Science - General Studies
El Camino College