Damaris Torres
Houston
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact with a positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chief Engineer
GSH
Houston
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily operations of building systems and maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with engineering team to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and repairs.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for facility equipment.
- Supported project planning for infrastructure upgrades and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies for efficient operational support.
- Coordinated training sessions for junior staff on equipment handling procedures.
- Communicated effectively with vendors to secure necessary materials for projects.
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
- Completed all maintenance and repair actions with little oversight to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Oversaw activities of contractors working within building and on job sites.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Resolved complex problems associated with operating equipment or systems through root cause analysis techniques.
- Created detailed reports on all engineering-related activities for senior management review.
- Provided technical guidance and support to staff members concerning engineering projects or initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, codes, and standards related to the operation of a power plant.
- Monitored performance of equipment and identified potential issues to ensure operational reliability.
- Conducted regular inspections of engineering facilities to identify any necessary repairs or upgrades.
- Managed the daily operations of a team of engineers, technicians, and other personnel in the engineering department.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics provided by architects or designers during construction phases.
- Coordinated efforts between contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders involved in large scale projects.
- Prepared cost estimates for proposed capital improvement projects as needed.
- Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes.
- Improved cost-efficiency and output of diverse facility equipment through corrective maintenance, repair and calibration.
Engineer
JLL
Houston
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Conducted routine inspections of building systems and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Performed repairs on plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure functionality.
- Operated power tools and hand tools for various maintenance tasks and projects.
- Painted interior walls using appropriate paints to maintain a neat appearance.
- Repaired broken furniture and equipment by replacing parts or making adjustments.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs to ensure building systems are operating at peak efficiency.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
Lead Engineer
MN & P Architects Engineers and Planners, LLC
Houston
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to engineering standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
- Oversaw quality control processes to maintain high engineering standards.
- Conducted regular assessments of project progress and identified areas for improvement.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify areas of improvement or repair needs.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
- Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures.
- Provided leadership and guidance to junior engineers on day-to-day tasks.
- Oversaw activities of contractors working within building and on job sites.
- Maintained records of engineering activities including materials used, labor costs.
- Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes.
- Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss issues related to engineering operations.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
- Designed engineering experiments.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
- Maintained building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
- Installed new fixtures and equipment as needed throughout the facility.
- Monitored contractor performance, working with vendors to meet regulatory and organizational physical specifications.
- Responded quickly to tenant inquiries or complaints regarding building operations.
- Repaired drywall, furniture, doors, windows, and locksets as required by tenants or management staff.
- Operated facility cooling and electrical systems to support data center operations.
- Implemented quality control measures designed to minimize risk associated with operations.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, saws, as well as power tools like pipe cutters and benders when performing tasks related to HVAC installations.
- Troubleshot HVAC system issues using appropriate tools and test equipment.
- Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers.
- Installed, maintained and repaired commercial refrigeration systems.
Education
SMT - Stationary Engineering
BOMI
1301 Alabama Street Houston Tx 77004Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Technical reporting
- Safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Communication skills
- Building codes
- Site inspections
- Troubleshooting procedures
- Budget development
- Equipment operation
- Architecture
- HVAC
- Engineering design
- Facility operations
- Equipment monitoring
- Budgeting and cost control
- Energy management
- Infrastructure management
- Workflow planning
- Strategic analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Environmental management
- Effective communication
- Codes compliance
- Mechanical and structural engineering
- Facility management
- Budget creation
- Deadline driven
- Blueprints and schematics
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Construction expertise
- Worksite safety
- Carpentry expertise
- Painting and finishing
- Work planning and scheduling
- Power tool operation
- Blueprint reading
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Demolition
- Dependability and reliability
- Drywall hanging
- Framing
- HVAC systems
Accomplishments
- Rising Star
- Team of The Year
Timeline
Assistant Chief Engineer
GSH
04.2024 - Current
Engineer
JLL
12.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Engineer
MN & P Architects Engineers and Planners, LLC
01.2013 - 12.2021
SMT - Stationary Engineering
BOMI
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