Brent W. Byrne
Reno
Summary
Results-driven Facilities Supervisor with expertise in vendor management and facilities budgeting. Specializes in optimizing workflows and ensuring safety compliance. Led initiatives in equipment maintenance and team leadership, implementing standards that enhanced operational efficiency and minimized downtime.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Supervisor
HAMILTON COMPANY
Reno
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervise facilities technicians, janitors, and groundskeepers.
- Respond to repair or upgrade requests and keep the facility clean.
- Managed vendor invoicing, ensuring timely payment and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
- Budget for and perform facilities upgrades and maintenance.
- Oversaw contracts with outside vendors to ensure compliance and service quality.
- Coordinated schedules for routine inspections and emergency repairs, optimizing facility readiness and responsiveness.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented cleaning and upkeep standards across facilities.
- Conducted safety audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing overall facility safety standards.
- Inspected facilities on a regular basis to identify potential issues or areas of improvement.
- Supported capital projects bidding process by reviewing proposals and quotes.
- Coordinated the installation and replacement of equipment, furniture, and fixtures in buildings.
- Maintained records of building maintenance and repair activities.
- Managed budget to complete repairs and maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Ensured that all repairs are completed in a timely manner according to budget constraints.
- Scheduled routine system tests including fire alarms, elevators, HVAC systems.
Service Technician II
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
Reno
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Repaired and maintained customers’ building automation and fire systems, and installed new equipment and controllers.
- Troubleshoot problems and errors.
- Communicate with customers to ensure all concerns are addressed.
- Retrofitting of existing equipment.
Facilities Lead Technician
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
Reno
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Daily preventive maintenance and the construction and refurbishment of the physical plant.
- Communicate with the partner technician to ensure the workload is covered.
Facilities Technician III
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
Reno
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Ensure proper operation of the building automation system.
- Install new building automation controllers and replace failed controllers.
- Preventive maintenance and repair of boilers, chillers, air compressors, and HVAC equipment.
Facilities Technician II
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
Reno
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Maintained reverse osmosis/deionized water equipment throughout the plant.
- Welding and repairing of caging with TIG and MIG welders.
- Fabrication of parts using metalworking tools and equipment.
Production Supervisor
VEKA WEST
Reno
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Maintained 3-tier quality on all running extrusion lines, timing line shutdowns, and start-ups.
- Communicated the shift’s information with the next crew.
- Keep the plant clean to ensure safe working conditions.
Education
Diploma -
Edward C. Reed High School
Sparks, NevadaSkills
- HVAC systems
- Plumbing systems
- Energy management
- Equipment maintenance
- Facility inspections
- Maintenance scheduling
- Work order management
- Vendor management
- Facilities budgeting
- Safety compliance
- Repair coordination
- Tenant improvements
- Space planning
- Trades management
- Asset management
- Project oversight
- Workflow optimization
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Expenses tracking
- Utilities
Training
- OSHA 10 Card
- Inside Out Development Training
- Front Line Leadership Vol 1 and 2 Training
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
- Hazardous Spill Response Training
- Boiler Operator Workshop
Timeline
Facilities Supervisor
HAMILTON COMPANY
01.2021 - 01.2025
Service Technician II
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
01.2020 - 01.2021
Facilities Lead Technician
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
01.2008 - 01.2020
Facilities Technician III
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
01.2008 - 01.2020
Facilities Technician II
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES
01.2008 - 01.2020
Production Supervisor
VEKA WEST
01.2001 - 01.2008
Diploma -
Edward C. Reed High School