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Fabian Gonzalez

Plano,TX

Summary

Well-trained individual always willing to work in a safe manner to ensure injuries are avoided. Eight years of experience as a commercial building engineer. Currently seeking long-term position, Specializing in plumbing, painting, drywall, lighting, fire safety systems and preventive maintenance.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Industrial Lead Building Engineer

Holt Lunsford Commercial
Dallas, TX
10.2017 - Current

Lead industrial engineer with a four man team. We have total of 142 Buildings 12,717,682 square feet, and 461 tenants.

  • Consistently work as the back up to the Property Managers. Assist with Emergencies (during the day as well as after-hours).
  • Assist with meeting vendors on-site, unlocking/locking doors, respond to tenant generated work orders (when we can help) and follow up.
  • Monthly Vacancy Cleaning - Clean vacant units on a monthly basis. Use vacancy checklist and return forms to PM's each month. Cleaning includes vacuuming carpet, dusting mini blinds, cleaning bathrooms and sweeping warehouse.
  • Change exterior light bulbs. Also replace interior office lights in vacancies.
  • Repair minor plumbing leaks in vacancies.
  • Meter readings
  • Graffiti removal
  • Minor painting
  • Porter services: trash pick-up and sweeping, low level window cleaning, bird nest removal, cob web removal, pest removal.
  • Sign removal (typically sticker signage left on glass doors or sometimes removal of an old leasing sign.
  • ▪ Replace photocells / set exterior light time clocks if at ground level.
  • Adjust door closers
  • Touch up painting around the buildings.
  • Other light maintenance issues.
  • Quarterly Roof Inspections - Inspect the roofs for trash, check roof drains and report any deficiencies you may see. (Low spots, flashing damage...etc)
  • Quarterly Riser Room Inspections - Check riser rooms each quarter to ensure they are in good condition, clean and free of any debris. Check fire panels to ensure they are free and clear of any trouble conditions or alarms
  • Perform monthly property inspections. Document using the property inspection checklist, turn in forms to property manager, and follow up on noted items.
  • ▪ Assist manager in making budget recommendations for repairs and maintenance.
  • Assist managers with emergency manuals. Make sure existing site plans are correct and updated. Assist in mapping all emergency equipment for new buildings. New properties should be mapped on a site-plan no later than 30 days after acquired.


Shift Lead Building Engineer

Transwestern
Richardson, TX
01.2018 - 08.2021

Responsible for working directly with the property and engineering management in implementing and maintaining the energy management, preventive maintenance, quality standards, operating objectives. For State Farm 4 million square feet including 4 high rise buildings and 4 parking garages.


  • Review the daily work order and assigns tasks as necessary. Monitor repeat problems and make suggestions on how to correct.
  • Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff. Determine that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
  • Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
  • Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client
  • Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools and order necessary materials to complete all tasks.
  • Consult with the Chief Engineer or Property Manager and clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
  • Perform assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
  • Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
  • Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
  • Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.
  • Perform all plumbing, electrical or HVAC requirements of the building(s)
  • Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings.
  • Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors.
  • Perform preventive maintenance duties, including changing filters, oiling motors, replacing light fixtures,
    inspecting/adjusting belts, replacing bearings, aligning shafts and annual inspections as directed by manufacturers.
  • Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps and sump pumps.
  • Document and report activities.
  • Clean, lubricate and service a wide variety of pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical, mechanical and
    hydraulic devices.
  • Troubleshoot, evaluate and make recommendations to upgrade maintenance operations and/or implement savings opportunities.
  • Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and ground maintenance.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
  • Inspect buildings, ground and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
  • Inspect new installation for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
    Maintain and operate life safety/fire systems.
  • Perform welding, carpentry and snow removal when necessary.
  • Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives as related to building
    operations and practice safe work habits.
  • Conveyed thoughts and recommendations to supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building-related problems.
  • Stooped, stood, climbed and lifted heavy equipment to perform installations.
  • Liaised with vendor to coordinate quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance.

Warehouse Maintenance

Dymatize Nutrition Distribution Center
Dallas, TX
03.2014 - 10.2017

Started as a full-time employee later after resigning to focus on my business was brought back 2 times after a request from my supervisor when they needed help. I believe I was an essential team members to be called back to help the company.


  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Shut down fire sprinkler systems when forklifts ruptured lines.
  • Placed Fire system panel on test.
  • Worked with vendors for fire safety equipment.
  • Replaced Warehouse shelf crash barriers after forklifts
    accidents.
  • Replaced blown bulbs, and replaced ballast as needed.
  • Repaired dock doors.
  • Was assigned to assist the network engineer in replacing damaged ceiling mounted network routers.
  • Earn sit-down forklift, standing reach truck and scissor lift
    operators license.

Auto Repair Shop Owner

PATRIOT AUTOMOTIVE
Plano, TX
02.2010 - 03.2017

Started this business on a part-time basis and continued working till the company became a full fledged shop with 4 employees under me.

  • I handled all estimates, over saw all the work as well as lead repairs myself with my technician helping.
  • Customer service was my number one priority without them my business couldn't have continued to grow the way it did.
  • Installed all the lighting in our shop. Later we converted all the florescent lighting from the old F96T12 to a 4 tube F32T8 system.
  • We installed all out lifts in house, as well as maintained the hydraulics ourselves.
  • Completely daily inspection of our lifts and compressors.
    Closed shop due to not being able to renew our lease with our landlord after he sold the property we was given 30 days to vacate since new owners had a new vision for the property.

Warehouse Assistant Supervisor

LKQ
Hutchins, TX
11.2009 - 03.2014

Warehouse supervisors assistant to Jason Mata. It was my duties to audit all our inventoried parts after vehicle was dismantled. I made any adjustments to
our computer inventory system as needed.

  • Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Assured warehouse and dismantle coworkers were in compliance with OSHA safety standards in my department.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
  • Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
  • Implemented organizational systems to optimize product placement and operational productivity.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.

Buying Team / Front Office Manager

Snyders - Budget Pick N Pull
Temple, TX
06.2007 - 11.2009

Traveled to Dallas, Austin, houston to preview vehicles at auction. Used a software called bid buddy to help us determine the demand of a vehicle, based on our previous sales and its current value based on vehicle condition. The report we help generate was turned over to the buying to to help pre bid on vehicles, or live action auction bids.


Non auction days I worked in the office as assistant manager.

  • Answered calls, spoke with clients looking to sale they're vehicles.
  • Dispatched tow drivers to pick up vehicles.
  • Spoke with insurance adjusters.
  • Received front loader operator license for a Volvo L70g
  • Used front loader to weigh and move vehicles delivered by our tow drivers.

Assistant Building Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Temple, TX
06.2004 - 07.2007

77,400 square feet of commercial space, 8,701 event space, 133 guest rooms and 12 meeting rooms. New construction with lots of defects. Was brought in after it was determined by management there were far too many construction defects for one engineer to handle.

  • Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
  • Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.
  • Liaised with vendor to coordinate quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, energy management systems, equipment and grounds.
  • Completed polished reports outlining findings and corrective action recommendations.
  • Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
  • Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Monthly property inspections to each individual suite, exterior landscaping, wall expansion joints, exterior lighting, roof and fire safety equipment.

Towed Artillery Maintenance Technician

Marine Corps Reserve
San Diego, CA
12.2005 - 04.2007
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.

Maintenance Engineer

Best Western Premier
Temple, TX
05.2002 - 06.2004

37,800 square feet of Commercial space with 80
separate Suites. Responsible for answering to and anticipating property manager and ownership tasks and guest requests.


  • Converted all interior fluorescent and incandescent fixtures.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repair to HVAC units, changing filters, cleaning condenser coils, unclogging drains.
  • Installed and repaired all doors, hardware, acoustical ceilings, flooring and property Improvements.
  • Maintained and repaired all plumbing and electrical fixtures, ensuring they were in working order at all times.
  • Created and maintained preventive maintenance schedule to perform regular checkups so as to avoid breakdown and disrepair.
  • Monthly property inspections to each individual suite, exterior landscaping, wall expansion joints, exterior lighting, roof and fire safety equipment.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.


Education

Not Completed Due To School Closure - Construction Management

Westwood College
Dallas, TX
01.2016

Skills

  • OSHA 10 certified
  • NFPA 70E Arc Flash training
  • Commercial door hardware training
  • Simens fire control systems
  • Effective communication skills
  • Preventive and reparative maintenance
  • Inventory maintenance
  • Facility maintenance and repair
  • Safety program understanding
  • Technical Documentation Interpretation
  • Subcontractor Management

Certification

  • OSHA 10 certified
  • NFPA 70E Arc Flash training
  • Simens fire control systems
  • Trane energy management system
  • Trane Indoor Air Quality – Guidance from ASHRAE and the CDC
  • Siemens Fire safety equipment
  • FIS 411 - Introduction to Desigo CC Fire Safety Management Station
  • FIS 4203 – Desigo CC Workstation Operations for Fire Safety
  • FIS 150 – MXL and MXLV Fire Panels and Components

Timeline

Shift Lead Building Engineer

Transwestern
01.2018 - 08.2021

Industrial Lead Building Engineer

Holt Lunsford Commercial
10.2017 - Current

Warehouse Maintenance

Dymatize Nutrition Distribution Center
03.2014 - 10.2017

Auto Repair Shop Owner

PATRIOT AUTOMOTIVE
02.2010 - 03.2017

Warehouse Assistant Supervisor

LKQ
11.2009 - 03.2014

Buying Team / Front Office Manager

Snyders - Budget Pick N Pull
06.2007 - 11.2009

Towed Artillery Maintenance Technician

Marine Corps Reserve
12.2005 - 04.2007

Assistant Building Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
06.2004 - 07.2007

Maintenance Engineer

Best Western Premier
05.2002 - 06.2004

Not Completed Due To School Closure - Construction Management

Westwood College