Erik Suarez
Oceanside
Summary
Nine years of experience as a healthcare supervisor with a total of 15 years in healthcare regulatory services, specializing in CMS compliance and OSHPD/HCAI survey readiness. Demonstrated leadership skills that improved team dynamics and operational efficiency. Committed to maintaining high standards in patient care and safety, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction and experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering -Mech 2
Tri City medical Center
Oceanside
10.2025 - Current
- ..Maintained HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and comfort.
- Advised on installation, operation, calibration, and repair of machines to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities for safety and maintenance issues.
- Performed routine repairs on plumbing, electrical, and structural components.
- Coordinated emergency repairs and ensured timely response to urgent maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
- Completed maintenance tasks to keep electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems operating at peak performance.
- Maintained records of all preventive maintenance activities performed on equipment.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures in order to identify malfunctions in nurse call systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, enhancing system reliability.
- Installed, tested and maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, generators, transformers.
- Troubleshot and repaired HVAC air handlers, split systems, and walk-in refrigeration units to ensure reliable operation.
- Installed and repaired lock and door systems across various departments, adhering to Tri-city policies and procedures.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working with refrigerants and electrical systems for Kitchen/Cafeteria units that oversee.
Supervisor Engineering
Scripps Health
01.2013 - 08.2025
- Supervises, plans, and coordinates the construction, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and machinery, devices, and related appurtenances utilized in the operation of the City's water utilities systems, testing, treatment, transmission with AHJ.
- Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff in the construction, installation, modification, maintenance, repair, and servicing of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and machinery, devices, and related appurtenances utilized in the operation of the City's water utilities systems.
- Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned operations, projects, and programs; participates in the annual budget preparation.
- Assists in the design, engineering, construction, and field inspection processes for facilities improvement projects and private developments to ensure contractors' and developers' compliance with City standards; attends pre-construction meetings; performs detailed building plan checks of construction and design to ensure adherence to established policy and sound Scripps engineering practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned per work order.
- Currently 7 years healthcare supervisor skills and shy of 12 years healthcare regulatory service experience including CMS compliant, OSHPD survey readiness, and 7 years leadership experience.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
- Facilitated communication between engineering teams and other departments for project alignment.
- Established communication networks between multiple agencies involved in emergency management operations.
Supervisor Electrician
Electrically Connected Inc.
06.2009 - 01.2013
- Electrical designing, electrical engineering, construction, and electrical field inspection processes for facilities improvement projects.
- Schedules electrical outages with staff and facilities.
- Provide leadership and direct teams in the delivery of high quality services within committed time frames to the customer.
- Accountable for customer satisfaction and focused on delivering valuable insights to the customer.
- Create and maintain project plans and schedules.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Lead Electrician
Gould Electric Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Plan and schedule work assignments for the team. Monitor project schedules, timelines and deliverables using standard project management tools and related engineering systems.
- Provide leadership and act as an advisor for determining engineering objectives, guide project planning, oversee design and phase reviews, technical assessments, and design control documentation.
- Organize requirements, estimate project scope and conduct formal design sometimes beginning with just general instructions and suggestions, outlining possible approaches and sources of information.
- Oversees electrical test engineering activities in the development of new electronic test equipment and support existing equipment.
Education
California Hazardous Waste Management -
Lion Technology
01-2018
EST3 Programmer -
Edwards Learning Center
01-2017
Arc Flash -
NFPA
01-2017
CCTV Surveillance -
Exacq
01-2015
High School Graduation -
Ocean Shores High School
01-1998
Skills
- 9 years of Leadership experience as Facilities Supervisor
- Environmental control consultant in infectious control program
- Healthcare Regulatory Compliance program
- Experienced in Blue beam program
- E-Builder experience
- Survey Readiness Program
- Emergency response program
- Fire Life Safety experience in healthcare
References
- David Allen, 858-380-6493
- Tina Picket, 760-587-7693
- Raydel Gomez, 760-985-7344
- Dean Kerchner, 916-769-7188
Timeline
Engineering -Mech 2
Tri City medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Supervisor Engineering
Scripps Health
01.2013 - 08.2025
Supervisor Electrician
Electrically Connected Inc.
06.2009 - 01.2013
Lead Electrician
Gould Electric Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2009
California Hazardous Waste Management -
Lion Technology
EST3 Programmer -
Edwards Learning Center
Arc Flash -
NFPA
CCTV Surveillance -
Exacq
High School Graduation -
Ocean Shores High School