Juan Cuevas
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Senior Building Engineer with extensive experience in data center operations, HVAC systems, electrical systems and switchgear operations critical. Skilled in preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting complex systems, and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards. Strong background in vendor coordination and maintaining reliable facility performance in 24/7 critical uptime environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Senior Building Engineer V
Equinix
Torrance, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Maintain critical infrastructure to ensure reliable 24/7 operations.
- Conduct site inspections and monitor building/data center alarms.
- Perform preventive maintenance on facility systems and manage external vendors.
- Create and review MOPs, scripts, and incident reports to ensure compliance.
- Execute complex tasks such as power circuit installations and infrastructure upgrades.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors for efficient operations.
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to peers during complex maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
HVAC Technician
Signal Mechanical
Signal Hill, CA
01.2005 - 01.2017
- Served as lead technician for commercial and refinery HVAC installations and maintenance.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained compressors, evaporators, motors, ducts, piping, and mechanical and electrical controls.
- Specialized in rooftop units, split systems, central plants, VAV boxes, boilers, pumps, chillers, and cooling towers.
- Troubleshot and repaired breakdowns using advanced testing and diagnostic tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical diagrams for accurate system installations.
- Provided customer support, proposals, and pricing while maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Attended professional development workshops to expand service and repair expertise.
Education
Hvac Certification -
National Institute of Technology
Skills
- Data Center & Facility Operations
- HVAC, Electrical & Mechanical Systems
- Switchgear Operations
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- BMS Monitoring & Reporting
- Energy Efficiency & PUE Optimization
- UPS, ATS, DC Battery Backup & Generator Operations
- Life, Fire & Safety Compliance
- Vendor/Contractor Coordination
- Incident Management (MOPs, Scripts, Permits)
Certification
EPA 608 Universal Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Data Center Senior Building Engineer V
Equinix
01.2017 - Current
HVAC Technician
Signal Mechanical
01.2005 - 01.2017
Hvac Certification -
National Institute of Technology