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Bobby Herrera

Houston,TX

Summary

Skilled Facilities Operations Manager with background in overseeing building operations and maintenance. Proven track record in improving operational efficiencies, reducing costs, and enhancing the workplace environment for optimal employee performance. Strong leadership skills complemented by ability to implement effective facility management strategies and solutions. Demonstrated success in project management, leading cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operations Engineer

Parkway / City West Campus
Houston, TX
10.2024 - Current

City West Campus is a 1.5 million square foot business park located in a 33-acre amenity campus, which includes two 20-story buildings, a 9-story building, and a 6-story building. The campus is home to high-profile business units, including Bechtel, Honeywell, Equinor, and BMC.

  • Implemented best practices for change management processes across the organization's IT infrastructure.
  • Ensured compliance
  • Assessed operations and made key suggestions to implement more cost-effective processes and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Recommended use of utility or energy services to minimize carbon footprints.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for capacity planning activities based on current and future business needs.
  • Monitored system performance metrics and identified potential bottlenecks to ensure optimal operations.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair programs, such as Angus.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Operations Superintendent

Zachry Industrial / Conoco Phillips
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 10.2024

Assets include (2) 20-plus-story high-rises totaling 1.2 million square feet, (2) 9-story parking garages with 3,300 parking spaces, one satellite warehouse/office totaling 125,000 square feet, and one 140,000 square foot airport hangar.

Responsibilities to all properties include all fire life safety, plumbing, HVAC building automations, a full-size cafeteria that seats up to 500 guests, executive operations, and all COH and TDLR code compliance permits.

  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Completed investigations into complaints, incidents and accidents at work sites.
  • Contracted and supervised workers for various operations jobs.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.

Operations Superintendent

Zachry Industrial / OXY
Houston, TX
02.2019 - 06.2021

Campus is a 63-acre, 1.4 million square foot campus.

The campus includes sixteen three-story buildings connected by a common basement level, and a 100k square foot fitness and conference building.

The connected building is run by a 5, 1,000-ton carrier centrifugal chiller system, 6 cooling towers, and a complex emergency backup system. The fitness center has two 300-ton air-cooled McCray systems.

  • Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.
  • Established effective working relationships with internal staff and external suppliers and customers.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Created detailed reports outlining progress against key performance metrics and objectives.
  • Managed a team of supervisors responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations within assigned areas.
  • Planned, coordinated and supervised maintenance activities for assigned areas.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers, securing favorable terms.
  • Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Lincoln Harris CSG/ Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 02.2019

Responsibilities cover the Southwest, Southeast, and Greater Heights locations.

  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for various machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated shutdowns and turnarounds for major maintenance activities, minimizing operational impact.
  • Evaluated performance of staff members and provided feedback on their work.
  • Negotiated maintenance contracts, ensuring favorable terms and reliable service provision.
  • Supervised junior maintenance staff, providing training and guidance on best practices and safety protocols.

Lead Building Engineer

CBRE, Memorial Hermann Westside and Greater
12.2014 - 06.2018

Location is 500k sq ft campus that includes two professional buildings and a 200 bed hospital.

Responsibilities included as all services and medical compliances.

Chief Engineer/Facilities Mgr.

Mann Eye Institute
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 11.2014

Covered 11 locations with over 800,000 square feet of medical and tenant space. Owned properties included all Mann Eye Institute locations, Katy VA clinic, Retina Vitreous of Texas, Regions Bank of Austin North, Whitney Bank Museum District, and West Green ASC of Katy. Any facility issue passed through the operations department.

Chief Engineer

Texas Western Hospitality / Marriot Flagship
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 01.2012

Preventative maintenance, HVAC, pools, lighting, security, vendor compliance, life safety, room availability, emergency services.

Marriott Standards.

The chief engineer is responsible for making sure the facility is in good working order.

Reported to GM.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lubbock High School
Lubbock Tx
05.1991

Skills

  • Quality Management for HVAC Systems
  • Facility controls
  • Chiller plants and critical equipment
  • Operations management
  • Excel program
  • PM Programs
  • Knowledge of state and federal guidelines
  • Effective Team Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Supportive Outlook
  • Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Systems Implementation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Employee engagement
  • Safety maintenance
  • Project management
  • KPI tracking
  • Materials management
  • Procurement
  • Facility management
  • Operational analysis

Affiliations

ASHRAE America Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Member ID 8283671, TAHFM Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management Member ID 518945, IFMA International Facility Management Association Member ID 977408 ASHE American Hospital Association Member ID 8022644388, CPE Center for Procurement Excellence Member ID Student/ Educator ,NFPA National Fire Protection Association Member

Certification

  • CFM -Certified Facility Manager Issued by IFMA #977408
  • PEM - Professional Energy Manager Issued by IEP #00809
  • Texas Mechanical Contractor - TACL #119945C
  • Oklahoma Mechanical Contractor - OKC #00212578
  • EPA Refrigerant Certification Type 1,2,3
  • CIty of Houston Stationary Engineer #1712
  • Texas ADCR Plumber # 167301

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Operations Engineer

Parkway / City West Campus
10.2024 - Current

Operations Superintendent

Zachry Industrial / Conoco Phillips
06.2021 - 10.2024

Operations Superintendent

Zachry Industrial / OXY
02.2019 - 06.2021

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Lincoln Harris CSG/ Memorial Hermann
06.2018 - 02.2019

Lead Building Engineer

CBRE, Memorial Hermann Westside and Greater
12.2014 - 06.2018

Chief Engineer/Facilities Mgr.

Mann Eye Institute
01.2012 - 11.2014

Chief Engineer

Texas Western Hospitality / Marriot Flagship
01.2010 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Lubbock High School
Bobby Herrera