Juan Carlos Santamaria
Assistant Chief Engineer
Hayward,CA
Summary
Motivated facilities technician with 7+ years of experience in facilities management, installations, inspections, repairs, routine maintenance, preventive/corrective activities, and troubleshooting. Highly qualified and detail-oriented, possesses strong business administrative skills. Proficient in research and training, bilingual writing, and client relations for effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Expert in computing and technology skills, including competence in multiple software applications and website navigation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief Engineer
CBRE
San Jose, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Improved overall building performance by implementing effective preventive maintenance programs.
- Support in leading operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors.
- Assist in checking building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, etc. to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities prescribed by the client.
- Assist in overseeing and inspecting the work performed by engineering staff to make sure the work is complete; equipment is functioning properly, and client space is in great working condition.
building engineer
Cbre
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC and lighting to ensure operation of the equipment within design capabilities
- Perform preventive maintenance, assigned repairs, and emergency calls
- Complete work orders safely with the proper PPE
- Maintain the well-functioning and managed of the property
- Maintain a safe and effective working environment
- Review assigned work orders
- Estimate time and materials needed to complete the task
- Check BMS system and Enlightened
Maintenance tech
Cbre
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist with repairs of buildings and installed systems (plumbing, building equipment, roofs, drains, HVAC, etc
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Complete work orders safely with the proper PPE
- Maintain the well-functioning and managed of the property
- Maintain a safe and effective working environment
Facilities Engineering Technician II
INTERSECT ENT
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Work within facilities work request system (FWR) -schedule and/or perform work request in a timely manner
- Conduct routine building and major systems inspections walkthroughs in accordance with facilities procedures
- Assist facilities team in maintaining buildings systems to ensure compliance with quality standards (FDA, cGMP, QSR, ISO
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employee base, contract service suppliers and property management representatives
- Maintain a safe and effective working environment
Facilities technician
Ikea
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Ensure the well-functioning and managed of the store
- Manage facilities work and handle paperwork to have it on record
- Regularly update maintenance database
- Troubleshoot equipment problems using general power tools and hand tools
- Closed relation with operations manager
- Oversee safety initiatives to improve work practices and working conditions
- Perform mechanical and building maintenance, including installations, carpentry and paintwork
- Prepare commercial areas, room setting, merchandising solutions and displays
- Deal with contractors to solve maintenance issues
RECOVERY
Ikea
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Build Ikea products for displays and for sale in the as-is area
- Monitored the returns and distribute them in the following areas of the department
- Repack Ikea products and send them back to stock
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Cañas
01.2013 - 12.2015
High school diploma -
Colegio Champagnat
05.2001 - 01.2012
Skills
- Effective Listening Skills
- Self-disciplined
- Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Coordinate Diverse Responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Building Professional Relationships
- Agile development methodology
- Project management
- Critical Thinking
- Facilities management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Collaboration
Certification
HVAC EPA Certification, P4953B50A64D9BEC1
Timeline
Assistant Chief Engineer
CBRE
10.2024 - Current
building engineer
Cbre
06.2023 - 10.2024
Maintenance tech
Cbre
08.2022 - 06.2023
Facilities Engineering Technician II
INTERSECT ENT
08.2021 - 08.2022
Facilities technician
Ikea
09.2017 - 08.2021
RECOVERY
Ikea
01.2017 - 09.2017
BBA - Business Administration
Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Cañas
01.2013 - 12.2015
High school diploma -
Colegio Champagnat
05.2001 - 01.2012
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