MICHAEL GONZALES
Westminster,CO
Summary
Seasoned Chief Engineer driven to improve all operations by applying advanced knowledge of operations, project management skills and team leadership abilities. Pursuing new professional challenges and career advancement. Reliable employee seeking an engineering position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Enthusiastic technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of all expectations and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all aspects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
AdventHealth
06.2023 - Current
- Established performance metrics for monitoring team progress towards key objectives, driving accountability and transparency among team members.
- Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Maintained open lines of communication with tenants regarding planned maintenance activities or emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in facility operations, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or safety.
- Facilitated ongoing training for building staff members, promoting continuous improvement in skillsets and industry knowledge.
- Managed and Maintained 3 York 1,050 Ton Chillers
- Managed and Maintained 3 Babcock and Wilcox 250lb steam boilers.
Chief Engineer
United States Navy, USN
03.2000 - 05.2023
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns
- Administered safety plans to train 360 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval, and weekly work schedules
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings
- Reduced company expenditures and loss by 50 % by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
Education
Engineering Mechanics -
Western Nevada College
Skills
- Goal Management
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Regulatory Standards
- Maintenance Procedures
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Code Compliance
- Facility Operations
- Daily Progress Reports
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- System Performance Evaluation
- Corrective Actions
- Company Leadership
- Project Deadlines
- Conservation Management
- Systems Integration
- Engineering Design
- Inspections
- Decision-making skills
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- Certified Bolier Technician and Operator
- Certified AC&R Technician and Operator
- Certified Utilities Technician and Operator
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
AdventHealth
06.2023 - Current
Chief Engineer
United States Navy, USN
03.2000 - 05.2023
Engineering Mechanics -
Western Nevada College