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Marcus Cartagena

Coquitlam,BC

Summary

Motivated and experienced fourth-class power engineer who is always looking forward to enhancing overall knowledge and taking on new challenges. Working towards my third class certificate.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Building System Specialist

STEMCELL Technologies
05.2023 - Current
  • Starting and shutting down mechanical equipment in the building, and performing various rounds related to boilers, chillers, AHUs, pumps, compressors, purified water systems, life safety equipment, generators, high pressure compressed gases, and more.
  • Water testing and maintenance of our purified water system, ensuring that lab users are within specification.
  • Conducts diesel generator tests and other life safety tests, such as fire drills, ensuring the system is operating normally.
  • Able to troubleshoot different issues that arise from mechanical breakdowns or service requests from user groups.
  • Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Control Solutions, REES monitoring, EnteliWeb, Desigo, and Jira platforms.
  • Experience with auditing equipment and implementing it into the CMMS program ; proficient with excel and other applications.
  • Able to manage projects from start to finish , ensuring excellent communication between departments
  • Ensuring all records and information are organized for future reference and audits.
  • Able to build meaningful relationships with other departments and clients.
  • Able to use tools in a safe manner, and hold a clean injury record.
  • Attend after-hour calls and possess a flexible schedule.

Building Operator

Bouygues Energy and Services
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Startup and shutdown of steam generators that supply lab users.
  • Ensured rounds are completed, and all mechanical systems were functioning normally.
  • Minimized downtime by resolving issues and breakdowns in a safe, effective way. Such as replacing motors, pumps, belts, fans, and more.
  • Worked closely with contractors, ensuring that work is done safely and correctly.
  • Worked in a fast-paced and busy outpatient center with many requests from users.
  • Training in elevator entrapment, WHMIS, confined spaces, fall arrest.

Assistant Engineer

Vancouver School Board
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Worked at different schools and got to know the various systems involved.
  • Supervised other members of our team and provided guidance related to maintenance and custodial tasks.
  • Ensured that buildings are functioning normally, and ensured the tidiness of the whole building.
  • Worked during Covid, so many precautions were taken, and extra attention to detail was essential.
  • Worked closely with contractors when maintenance could not have been done in-house.

YMCA Childcare

YMCA Greater Vancouver
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Supervised students from ages 5 to 13, ensuring they are safe before and during after school.
  • Dropped off and picked up multiple students at a time from different schools, ensuring their safety was a top priority.
  • Creating and planning workshops, games, etc. ensuring they have a fun time.
  • Resolving conflicts between students and creating environments where both parties are safe.
  • I had to be extremely organized since each student has different needs, such as allergies, disabilities, etc.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Power Engineering Fourth Class

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
08-2019

Certificate of Technical Studies - Power Engineering Third Class

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC

Foundations of Project Mangement

Google Coursera
04-2024

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • System troubleshooting
  • Life safety testing
  • Project management
  • CMMS implementation
  • Contractor coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Mechanical systems

Timeline

Building System Specialist

STEMCELL Technologies
05.2023 - Current

Building Operator

Bouygues Energy and Services
04.2021 - 04.2023

Assistant Engineer

Vancouver School Board
01.2019 - 01.2021

YMCA Childcare

YMCA Greater Vancouver
01.2017 - 01.2019

Certificate of Technical Studies - Power Engineering Fourth Class

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Certificate of Technical Studies - Power Engineering Third Class

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Foundations of Project Mangement

Google Coursera
Marcus Cartagena