Javier Martínez
Lake Villa,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer with 16 years of experience in operating, maintaining, and optimizing critical facility infrastructure. Expertise in managing engineering operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing system efficiency for chillers, boilers, AHUs, CRAH units, emergency power systems, and Building Automation Systems. Experienced in leading technical teams, managing budgets, and enforcing safety protocols.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Facilities Engineer
Northwestern Medicine
Grayslake
04.2020 - Current
- Operated and maintained building mechanical systems and power plant equipment—including high-pressure boilers, chillers, medical air compressors, cooling towers, domestic hot water heating systems, emergency generators, electrical switchgear, and energy management systems—to ensure safe ambient conditions for occupants and minimize unscheduled shutdowns.
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance, routine equipment checks, and safety inspections in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory protocols, and accreditation standards.
- Perform chemical analysis tests and accurately balance chemicals across boiler, chiller, cooling tower, and closed-loop systems. Safely change and dispose of chemical drums following strict safety equipment standards.
- Responded to plant emergencies and service requests, conducting problem assessments, troubleshooting, corrective repairs, and thorough documentation while ensuring firefighting equipment readiness.
- Assisted external contractors and vendors with repairs, maintenance, and construction projects, facilitating timely completion and adherence to safety standards.
Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Mettawa, IL
12.2014 - Current
- Provide direct leadership and direction to skilled and semi-skilled tradespeople. Coordinate closely with the Chief Engineer, department heads, and client stakeholders to streamline facility operations across key corporate accounts (AbbVie, Capital One).
- Conduct daily operational rounds on critical facility infrastructure, including chillers, water-side economizer heat exchangers, emergency generators with paralleling switchgear, UPS systems, air handling units (AHUs), boilers, domestic hot water heaters, energy-efficient Lutron lighting, and rainwater harvesting systems.
- Executed preventative maintenance strategies for major mechanical and electrical equipment; developed Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols to ensure compliance with JLL, OSHA, and NFPA standards.
- Successfully guided facility operations to achieve 100% pass rates in the annual JLL Operational Compliance Assessment program continuously from 2016 through 2020.
- Assisted in preparing annual operating budgets and managed work order ticketing system to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Supervised engineering projects to ensure quality execution, timely delivery, and compliance with local building codes.
Stationary Engineer
CBRE
Mettawa, IL
12.2004 - 12.2014
- Reported to Chief Engineer within embedded vendor team for HSBC Financial Services, ensuring reliability and performance of corporate facility assets.
- Conducted nightly operational rounds to inspect, monitor, and record performance metrics for plant equipment, including chillers, emergency generators, UPS systems, and energy-efficient systems.
- Performed routine and preventative maintenance on critical mechanical and electrical systems to minimize downtime and enhance operational performance.
Utilities Technician
LAZ Parking
Chicago, IL
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Installed, maintained, and decommissioned single-space parking meters and multi-space pay box stations, ensuring efficient operations across municipal locations.
- Collaborated with field supervisors to ensure adherence to operational guidelines and installation specs for precise deployments.
- Operated heavy-duty power tools and machinery—hammer drills, impact socket guns, cement mixers, and earth augers—for effective site preparations and equipment mountings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
Triton College
River Grove, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Electronics and Computer Technology
DeVry University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Stationary Engineer License
- EPA Universal Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certification
- HVAC system diagnostics
- Energy Management Systems
- Chiller monitoring
- Cooling towers
- Boilers
- AHUs
- Fan coil units
- Fan-powered boxes
- Exhaust fans
- CRAH units
- Direct digital control (DDC) equipment
- Advanced maintenance techniques
- Repair
- Blueprint reading
- Technical Drawing
- Electrical metering
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Office Suite
Phone
cell, 224-409-5264
Accomplishments And Honors
2nd Place Winner: IEEE Senior Project Competition, DeVry University, Recognized for technical engineering design, implementation, and presentation excellence.
Timeline
Part-Time Facilities Engineer
Northwestern Medicine
04.2020 - Current
Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
12.2014 - Current
Utilities Technician
LAZ Parking
03.2009 - 03.2010
Stationary Engineer
CBRE
12.2004 - 12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
Triton College
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics and Computer Technology
DeVry University