Brian Rivas
Manassas Park,VA
Summary
Professional building engineer with strong track record in maintaining and improving facility systems. Skilled in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Dependable, results-driven, and committed to achieving high standards in every project.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic/Engineer
Brookfield Properties Operated by CBRE
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained open lines of communication with tenants regarding planned maintenance activities or emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.
- Conveyed thoughts and recommendations to supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building-related problems.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in facility operations, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or safety.
- Developed strong working relationships with key service providers/vendors that resulted in improved response times during emergencies.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and resolving issues.
Apprentice engineer
JBGsmith
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Building was the main plant that fed chill water to 5 other buildings
- It had (4) R-514 1100 ton and (1) 600-ton Trane centrifugal low pressure chillers and a 1100 ton free cooler
- Building was equipped with electric heat VAV boxes that had 55 degree air fed from a main air handler unit
- Three 600 HP Cleaver Brooks low pressure steam boilers
- My job was to log and prepare boilers and chillers for annual inspections
- Did PM work on pumps, hvac units, fire and safety equipment and other commercial building equipment
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Shadowed senior staff members to ask questions and assist when needed.
- Verified engineering applications by conducting tests and inspections, building, and analyzing models and simulations and conducting laboratory experiments.
Supervisor/Instructor
Tom Dolan Swim School
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Managing the school by making sure that Instructors are following the correct curriculum, interacting with parents to make sure that their kids are learning and having a good lesson and dealing with any problems that may occur
- Teaching swim lessons
Tire Department Worker
Virginia Tire & Auto
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Working in the tire department and changing oil
Building Porter
BMS green cleaning/JBG Smith
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintaining building (Cleaning)
- Taking out trash
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Mill Valley Community Center
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Mill Valley
- Instructed kids ages from 3-12 (beginners and intermediate)
- Instructed kids who have special needs
- Lifeguard during open swim and closing shift as well as opening
- Mill Valley
Education
Apprentice engineer - Boilers, electric, hvac and controls
Local99 Apprenticeship School
01.2017
Business administration -
SRJC
01.2017
High School Diploma -
Tamalpais High School
01.2016
Skills
- Good team leader
- Good customer service
- Able to work alone and with others
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Good communication skills
- Good with hand tools and power tools
- Attention to detail when solving problems
- Auto and engine repair
- Equipment testing
- Energy management
- Parts replacements
- Sustainability practices
- Work order prioritization
- Automated controls
- Building automation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Computer Literacy
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
Mechanic/Engineer
Brookfield Properties Operated by CBRE
05.2023 - Current
Apprentice engineer
JBGsmith
01.2018 - 01.2023
Supervisor/Instructor
Tom Dolan Swim School
01.2018 - 07.2018
Tire Department Worker
Virginia Tire & Auto
01.2018 - 07.2018
Building Porter
BMS green cleaning/JBG Smith
09.2017 - 01.2018
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Mill Valley Community Center
01.2014 - 06.2017
Apprentice engineer - Boilers, electric, hvac and controls
Local99 Apprenticeship School
Business administration -
SRJC
High School Diploma -
Tamalpais High School
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