Josue Barrera
lawndale,CA
Summary
Versatile Engineering leader with a strong understanding of project management and allocation of resources. Talented at luxury service and equipment repairs, collaborating with diverse teams in goal attainment. Meets long-term project goals through day to day efficiency. Developing business relationships across multiple industries
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Engineering
The JW Marriott/ The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Residenc
07.2021 - Current
- Restaurant renovation collaborated with builders to conform to drawings and designs. $5M
- Led the development of the guestroom fan coil deficiency project leading to best A/C performance.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Studied projects already in place before implementing new ones.
- Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
- Designed and implemented engineering projects that exceeded client expectations and bolstered revenue opportunities.
- Performed equipment inspection and kept detailed records
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Skilled with using Marriott system including Transcendent, Atlas. HotShop and GXP.
Chief Engineer
The Ritz-Carlton.
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Planned and directed projects focused on improving areas such Guest rooms enhancement, public areas enhancement and all mechanical equipment in the building.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventative maintenance.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information about Engineering projects.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Completed administrative duties including annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval, and weekly work schedules.
- Altered and modified mechanical designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
Building Engineer
The Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey.
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained positive relationships with all guests and employees while assuring quality service.
- Coordinated and monitored vendor maintenance for large issues for efficient and quality repairs.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment by applying OSHA standards on a daily basis.
- Bring new ideas to the team so we can perform better on guest satisfaction surveys.
- Leveraged HVAC and Kitchen troubleshooting and repair to maximize the services of the department.
- help maintain the proper parts inventory
- Prepared and administered repairs quickly to minimize down time on room or other equipment.
- Requisitioned new supplies and equipment using Marriott purchasing program, HotShop
- Used schematic diagrams to plan work.
- Repaired and maintain air conditioning units, ice machines, walk-in coolers, kitchen equipment, with the attention to details that made future repairs unnecessary.
Education
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA06.2015
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School
Gardena, CA2006
Skills
- Field operation
- Materials management
- Planning and coordinating
- Blueprint review
- Performance updates
- Project management
- Financial Responsability
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Quality assurance controls
Certification
HVAC Certified
Fire Pump Test Certified by Office of the State Fire Marshall.
EPA Universal certified
OSHA 30-Hour Safety and Health certified
HVAC Excellence Electrical Certified
R-410A specialist Certified
PM-Tech HVAC/R Service Certified.
HVAC-Indoor Air Quality Certified.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Engineering
The JW Marriott/ The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Residenc
07.2021 - Current
Chief Engineer
The Ritz-Carlton.
02.2019 - 07.2021
Building Engineer
The Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey.
07.2017 - 12.2018
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
High School Diploma -
Gardena High School
HVAC Certified
Fire Pump Test Certified by Office of the State Fire Marshall.
EPA Universal certified
OSHA 30-Hour Safety and Health certified
HVAC Excellence Electrical Certified
R-410A specialist Certified
PM-Tech HVAC/R Service Certified.
HVAC-Indoor Air Quality Certified.
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