John Saulala
Chief Building Engineer
Henderson,NV
Summary
Experienced Engineer searching for a challenging and rewarding position in a growth-oriented organization which offers diverse job responsibility in the maintenance field and will fully utilize technical and managerial abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
CBRE At Google Tasman Campus
11.2022 - Current
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Used Google sheets to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes into existing systems.
- Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy, feasibility, functionality before implementation to ensure success upon execution.
Senior Building Engineer
CBRE At Google Charleston East Campus
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Organized and prioritized competing priorities to maximize personal and team productivity.
- Conveyed thoughts and recommendations to supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building-related problems.
- Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.
- Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
- Analyzed account information to improve and optimize customer relations.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Maintained computerized or manual equipment logs to detail preventive work.
- Surveyed and tracked mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment to enhance service quality and comply with preventive maintenance plans.
Assistant Chief Engineer (Union Local 39)
Hines, Facebook
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Oversee over 1 million square footage for campus engineering operations including HVAC, Electrical, Fire Alarm System, and Plumbing.
- Schedule/Source vendors out for Fire life safety repairs/maintenance, manage staffing schedule, oversee critical parts for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems. Manage Purchase orders for the team. Delegate work orders to engineering team to ensure positive completion of work orders/monthly assigned preventative maintenance work in a timely manner set forth by the client. Assist engineering team with repairs and projects that improve the day-to-day operations on the Meta classic campus.
Stationary Engineer (Union Local 39)
Hines, Facebook campus
06.2017 - 01.2020
- My duties are to operate, repair and maintain all building equipment located on Facebook campus which includes HVAC mechanical, Fire Alarm system, plumbing, electrical, and cafe equipment and monitoring temps through BMS campus wide including open office space, conference rooms, IDF rooms, MPOE rooms, data center areas looking for temperature abnormalities and if found address accordingly
- Well versed using Alerton, ALC, and Daintree building management systems.
Critical Operations Tech
VFMC@Google
09.2015 - 03.2018
- WebCTRL ALC system building monitoring and troubleshooting issues.
- HVAC equipment repair, monitor and preventative maintenance (chillers, cooling towers, package units, and split system units).
- Critical equipment repair and monitoring generators, UPS systems, campus lighting control system and clean rooms.
Stationary Engineer (Union Local 39)
El Camino Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Hospital engineer tasked with providing a positive/safe experience for all our patients and staff by providing proper operation, maintenance, and repair to all building equipment including A/C units, Heat pumps, Refrigeration units, Fan coils, Chillers, Boilers, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire control panels, patient room TVs, and restaurant kitchen equipment.
Maintenance Technician AC/Mechanical Shop
The Golden Nugget
06.2013 - 09.2015
- To maintain and repair all refrigeration and mechanical equipment through out the Golden Nugget property including ice machines, reach in coolers, walk in coolers, cooling towers, boilers, package A/C units, split system A/C both air cooled and water cooled, and circulation pumps
- Repair and maintain lift stations.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Education
Certificate in HVAC/R Program -
Advanced Training Institute
Las Vegas, NV2010
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Operation monitoring
- Project Management
- Maintenance programs
- Vendor sourcing
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Maintenance Documentation
- PPE Usage
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Equipment Cleaning
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Testing and Troubleshooting
Certification
- EPA Universal June 2010
- ALC Web Controls 206 Basic 2015
- ALC Web Controls 206 Field Technician Essentials 2016
- North American Technician Excellence RTW 2021
Affiliations
- IUOE STATIONARY ENGINEERS LOCAL 39 member since 2016.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Chief Engineer
CBRE At Google Tasman Campus
11.2022 - Current
Senior Building Engineer
CBRE At Google Charleston East Campus
03.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Chief Engineer (Union Local 39)
Hines, Facebook
01.2020 - 02.2022
Stationary Engineer (Union Local 39)
Hines, Facebook campus
06.2017 - 01.2020
Stationary Engineer (Union Local 39)
El Camino Hospital
05.2016 - 06.2017
Critical Operations Tech
VFMC@Google
09.2015 - 03.2018
Maintenance Technician AC/Mechanical Shop
The Golden Nugget
06.2013 - 09.2015
Certificate in HVAC/R Program -
Advanced Training Institute
- EPA Universal June 2010
- ALC Web Controls 206 Basic 2015
- ALC Web Controls 206 Field Technician Essentials 2016
- North American Technician Excellence RTW 2021
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