Alain Hernandez
Hialeah
Summary
Experienced Engineering Leader with over 20 years of experience in directing Maintenance teams and delivering innovative solutions. Proven track record of successful project management and problem-solving skills.
Accomplished Chief Engineer with many years of experience providing high-quality results through effective leadership and management of engineering teams. Dedicated to protecting and improving value of client's assets with highest level of professionalism.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Forma Miami Residences
Miami
08.2024 - Current
- Worked through construction phase of the building from TCO to CO.
- Negotiated all Vendor contracts for entire building operations.
- Hired and trained staff with all building systems such as cooling towers, generators, fire pumps, domestic water pumps to name a few.
- Completed punch lists, startups and all warranty claims for the entire build.
- Completed 100% move in of 588 units with a low defect percentage.
- Protected assets in several instances of emergency situations.
Chief Engineer
First Service Residential
Miami
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversight of 313 unit 57 story residence building.
- 3 departments (maintenance, groundskeeping and housekeeping.)
- 2 cooling towers, 3 boilers, 2 heat exchangers, 4 condensed water pumps, 3 domestic water pumps, 2 makeup water pumps and 1 irrigation pump.
- 6 elevators, all life safety equipment.
- Daily inspections of plants system and other critical internal building components while maintaining building cosmetics.
- Scheduling of inspections, repairs and upgrades.
- Assisting residents with upgrades/modifications to units while ensuring safety and compliance to city building codes.
- Planning projects weeks ahead to gather available time, resources and capable manpower to execute goals.
Engineering Manager
The Miami Beach Edition Hotel
Miami Beach
11.2014 - 01.2023
- Oversight of 300 Key property including 2 pools, 3 restaurants, 9 Bars, Bowling Alley, Nightclub, several meetings rooms and large Ballroom.
- Developed and implemented process and cost-saving measures to improve efficiency and reduce electrical and water costs.
- Team leader in Mesh energy conservation program and Florida Green Lodging.
- Supervised the maintenance and repair of engineering equipment during outages, ensuring the highest levels of safety and reliability.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, and other departments.
- Led the engineering team to successful completion of projects within budget and timeline constraints.
- Selecting New Hires and Training on policies and procedures, facilitating monthly meetings.
- Daily, Monthly and Quarterly inspections, prevention, repair and certifications of 2 Chillers, HVAC units, 11 boilers, 18 Elevators, 1 generator.
Lead Engineer
Marriott
Coconut Grove
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Oversight of 196 key property with a pool, 1 bistro and gym.
- Responsible for maintenance 2 chillers and cooling tower, pumps, VFDs, life safety equipment, amenities and all guest rooms.
- Monitoring of expenses during operation.
- Daily walkthroughs of guest rooms pre and post preventative maintenance.
Assistant Chief Engineer
Richmond Hotel Group
Miami Beach
07.2006 - 01.2012
- Oversight of 120+ Key multi property with 1 pool.
- Preservation of aging asset built in 1941.
- Implemented several small upgrades while never changing intended look.
- Responsible for maintaining Pool, Cooling Tower and Boilers.
- Successfully managed the maintenance and repair of all mechanical systems and equipment within the engineering department.
Education
Business Administration -
KEISER UNIVERSITY
DoralCommunity Association Manager -
Gold Coast Schools
Certified Pool Operator -
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Osha 30 Hour -
OSHA
EPA -
MAINSTREAM ENGINEERING
Brunswick Bowling Technician -
BRUNSWICK
Commercial Boilers 101 -
Marriott International
Bricklayer Masonry -
International Masonry Institution
Certified Food and Safety Manager -
Florida Department of Health
Skills
- Leadership
- Openings
- Project Management
- Energy Conservation
- Pools
- 558 Claims
- Food Safety
- Masonry
- Boilers
- Mechanical Systems
- Management
- HVAC
- Blueprints
Certification
- Community Association Manager, Gold Coast Schools, 01/01/23
- Certified Pool Operator, Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, 01/01/23
- Osha 30 Hour, OSHA, 01/01/23
- EPA, MAINSTREAM ENGINEERING, 01/01/23
- Brunswick Bowling Technician, BRUNSWICK, 01/01/18
- Commercial Boilers 101, Marriott International, 01/01/16
- Bricklayer Masonry, International Masonry Institution, 01/01/04
- Certified Food and Safety Manager, Florida Department of Health
Personal Information
Title: Chief Engineer
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Forma Miami Residences
08.2024 - Current
Chief Engineer
First Service Residential
09.2023 - 01.2024
Engineering Manager
The Miami Beach Edition Hotel
11.2014 - 01.2023
Lead Engineer
Marriott
01.2012 - 09.2014
Assistant Chief Engineer
Richmond Hotel Group
07.2006 - 01.2012
Business Administration -
KEISER UNIVERSITY
Community Association Manager -
Gold Coast Schools
Certified Pool Operator -
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance
Osha 30 Hour -
OSHA
EPA -
MAINSTREAM ENGINEERING
Brunswick Bowling Technician -
BRUNSWICK
Commercial Boilers 101 -
Marriott International
Bricklayer Masonry -
International Masonry Institution
Certified Food and Safety Manager -
Florida Department of Health