Paul Ujadughele
Fresno,USA
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable engineering professional with a strong work ethic and a proven ability to master new skills quickly. Known for excellent interpersonal communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Experienced in building operations, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and team leadership across commercial and industrial environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chief Building Engineer
Stream Realty Partners
Houston, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Plans, schedules, orders materials, and supervises work on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, ventilation, and pumping systems.
- Supervises minor construction or building alteration projects.
- Keeps associated records and prepares reports.
- Participates in the development and administration of maintenance, construction, or service contracts, including requests for proposals, bid conferences, evaluation, selection of bids, and award of contracts.
- Coordinates and assists in coordinating building maintenance activities with other departments, divisions, and sections, the public, and with outside agencies.
- Inspects buildings for safety hazards, maintenance needs, and disability access requirements.
- Prepares plans and specifications for small remodeling, alteration, and construction projects.
- Provides time and materials cost estimates.
- Analyzes energy usage and costs and originates changes to reduce consumption.
- Participates in the determination of maintenance and energy requirements of new buildings.
- Involved in preparing the Building Maintenance budget and Capital Improvement Plans, as needed.
- Assists with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the section.
- Assists with the development of long-range plans and standards for building maintenance.
- Participates in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of staff.
- Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with employees, members of other departments, other agencies, and the public.
- Participates in the safety committee.
- Responsible for various maintenance Safety programs such as respiratory protection, fall safety, and confined space.
Lead Building Engineer
Transwestern
Houston, TX
07.2021 - 04.2025
- Responsible for daily building operations, maintenance oversight, and ensuring optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Review and assign daily work orders, monitor recurring issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- Oversee engineering staff, verify completion of work, and ensure all equipment and tenant spaces meet operational standards.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
- Inspect fire alarms, HVAC systems, and plumbing to ensure compliance with design and environmental requirements.
- Estimate labor and materials, maintain inventory, and coordinate procurement of supplies.
- Collaborate with property management and tenants to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
- Respond to emergencies promptly and coordinate additional support when needed.
- Maintain energy-management practices to reduce operating costs.
Lead Building Engineer
Midway
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Oversaw building operations, supervised engineering teams, and ensured compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Supervised engineers, assigned work orders, and ensured efficient task completion.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Ensured adherence to safety codes, regulations, and best practices.
- Managed budgets for capital improvements and building operations.
- Reviewed blueprints and technical drawings to troubleshoot issues and plan installations.
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors for repairs, renovations, and procurement.
- Responded to tenant concerns and resolved comfort and operational issues.
- Analyzed building automation data to optimize system performance.
- Installed fixtures and equipment, maintained inventory, and documented service activities.
Building Engineer
Midway
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Independently troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on critical building systems.
- Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records on building equipment.
- Manage service contractors during routine and emergency repairs.
- Collaborate with contractors, tenants, and other engineers to ensure smooth building operations and resolve tenant issues.
- Proactively conduct thorough inspections and report deficiencies, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are followed and tracked.
- Record equipment readings and ensure assigned building systems are operating according to standards.
- Follow company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE; ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA regulations; report safety hazards; participate in safety inspections.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with teammates, leadership team, vendors, tenants, and client employees in a professional manner, keeping the appropriate customer(s) informed/updated as needed.
- Provide mentoring to junior Engineers and Technicians while assisting in the training and skill development of less experienced staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Assistant Construction Engineer
Burton Construction
Houston, TX
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Monitored electrical systems to ensure safe equipment operation.
- Provided technical support to maintenance teams to resolve issues quickly.
- Conducted inspections of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Assisted with planning and executing construction projects within budget and schedule.
Quality Inspector
National Oilwell Varco – Rig Solutions
Houston, TX
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Performed incoming, in-process, and final QC inspections on assemblies and completed systems.
- Entered defect data into QC databases and generated trend analysis reports.
- Conducted electrical and mechanical inspections and approved final assemblies.
- Recommended improvements to engineering drawings and processes.
- Created and maintained quality documentation, work instructions, and procedures.
- Completed discrepancy reports and conducted supplier assessments.
Education
Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship / BOMI International - System Maintenance Administration
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06-2026
MBA - Project Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2025
Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship / BOMI International - System Maintenance Technician
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06-2020
Certificate - ABB VFD Applications & Benefits
Roessler Equipment Company
Houston, TX11-2018
Career Diploma - HVACR Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03-2017
Diploma - Electrician
Stratford Career Institute
Montreal, QC01-2017
Certificates - Dimensional Inspection, Blueprint Reading, Quality Control Basics, Machine Shop Math, Electrical Troubleshooting
Lone Star College
06-2013
B.Eng. - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria06-2006
Skills
- Systems Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- HVAC Systems
- Electrical & Mechanical Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Workflow Coordination
- Safety Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Emergency Planning
- Subcontractor Oversight
- Personnel Training
- Building Automation Systems
- Work Order Systems
- Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation
- Quality Control
- Numerical Analysis
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Energy Management
Affiliations
- The national Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS)
- Building Owners and Management Institute (BOMI)
- The Association of Chief Operating Engineers (ACOE)
Certification
- System Maintenance Administration (SMA)
- System Maintenance Technician (SMT)
- Facility Engineer (FE)
- EPA Clean Air Section 608 – Universal (Type I, II, III)
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Assistant Chief Building Engineer
Stream Realty Partners
04.2025 - Current
Lead Building Engineer
Transwestern
07.2021 - 04.2025
Lead Building Engineer
Midway
03.2020 - 06.2021
Building Engineer
Midway
01.2016 - 03.2021
Assistant Construction Engineer
Burton Construction
12.2014 - 01.2016
Quality Inspector
National Oilwell Varco – Rig Solutions
08.2011 - 06.2013
B.Eng. - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
University of Benin
Certificates - Dimensional Inspection, Blueprint Reading, Quality Control Basics, Machine Shop Math, Electrical Troubleshooting
Lone Star College
Diploma - Electrician
Stratford Career Institute
Career Diploma - HVACR Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Certificate - ABB VFD Applications & Benefits
Roessler Equipment Company
Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship / BOMI International - System Maintenance Technician
Houston Community College
MBA - Project Management
Capella University
Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship / BOMI International - System Maintenance Administration
Houston Community College
DESIGNATIONS
- System Maintenance Administration – SMA
- System Maintenance Technician – SMT
- Facility Engineer – FE
- CFC Universal Certification – CFC