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Forrest R. Eldridge

Facility Manager
Montgomery,TX

Summary

Highly disciplined and results-driven Facilities Manager with a strong background as a United States Marine. Proven expertise in managing complex facility operations to ensure optimal functionality and safety. Adept at strategic planning, resource allocation, and team leadership. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence in maintaining high standards of operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Facility Manager

Fortis Life Sciences
Montgomery, TX
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed a team of 10 technicians, providing training and guidance for improved performance and professional development.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for goods and services.
  • Led the successful implementation of a CMMS, enhancing maintenance operations and asset management.
  • Customized the CMMS to meet organizational needs, including setting up preventive maintenance schedules, work order management, and technician training on CMMS system.
  • Worked collaboratively with 11 department heads to align operational goals across the organization.
  • Conducted regular facility inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Enabled quick response times during emergencies, developing detailed emergency response plans for various scenarios.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that led to better work processes, increased efficiency, and reduced operating costs.
  • Created budgets for Facilities & EHS, tracking expenses closely to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Led the successful implementation of an Environmental, Health, & Safety department. Including creating EHS committees company wide to reduce workplace incidents through proactive risk assessments.

Operating Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Perform maintenance on the Mechanical, HVAC, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards.
  • Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency.
  • Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
  • Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs.
  • Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality and competitive pricing.
  • Supervise contracted personnel with specific job tasks.
  • Developed and maintained standardized operating procedures for numerous functions and tasks to streamline facility operations.
  • Analyzed operability requirements for upgrades and new equipment installations.
  • Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
  • Responsible for 3 different commercial sites.
  • Assisted in transitioning to new building headquarters.

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
San Diego, California
03.2011 - 10.2016
  • Provided armed internal security at 3 diplomatic and consulate installments across the world, protecting U.S. personnel as well as classified information vital to U.S
  • Built trustworthy and professional relationships with diplomats and local employees
  • Created and developed training and operations programs for the Marine Security Guard Detachments
  • Maintained government checking accounts of over 30,000 USD
  • Maintained and conducted inventory of over 200,000 dollars of government property at each Embassy
  • Conduct business in a professional and diplomatic manner

Education

Associate of Science - Business Field of Study

Lone Star College
Montgomery, United States
10.2024 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Leadership

Marine Sergeants Course
San Diego, CA
03.2015 - 06.2015

Skills

    Leadership

Problem Solving

Complaint Resolution

Decision Making

Reliability

Critical Thinking

Training and Development

Flexible and Adaptable

Interpersonal Communication

MS Office

Organization and Time Management

Software

Microsoft 360

Corrigo

Certification

OSHA 10 General Industry Program

Timeline

Associate of Science - Business Field of Study

Lone Star College
10.2024 - Current

Facility Manager

Fortis Life Sciences
09.2023 - Current

Operating Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle
01.2020 - 09.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Leadership

Marine Sergeants Course
03.2015 - 06.2015

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
03.2011 - 10.2016

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