RENE REYNA
Pico Rivera,CA
Summary
Results-driven bilingual professional with 10 years of experience in engineering and mechanical fields. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to collaborate effectively in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines. Known for integrating core values and conducting thorough needs assessments in project management and guest services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Operating Engineer
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
04.2022 - Current
- Review and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
- Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development.
- Visit project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Draft and review construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC systems to determine root cause and minimize downtime.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems.
- Maintain boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Conduct maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Troubleshoot and diagnostics commercial refrigeration, including ice machines, pumps, kitchen equipment.
- Perform multiple electrical task, including repairs, new installation, and fixture upgrades.
- Inspect Fire, Life, Safety equipment for proper functionality.
- Assist in managing the engineering and maintenance programs to multiple high occupancy and high rise commercial real estate properties with a combined total square footage of 9.6M sqf.
- Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team.
- Implement Building Compliance Programs. (ADA, FLS, Building & City Codes, LA & OC City Efficiency Codes)
- Implement operational standards, procedures, protocols for safety programs, staffing planning, emergency response procedures, and response protocols.
- Assist Manager with department financing. (Cost and Savings. Actuals and Forecast. GL Account Coding)
- Review and manage vendor contracts.
- Conduct building and asset inspections. Contribute to CAPEX forecasting and planning.
- Major project planning and assist in Project Management to implement hitting deadlines and safety.
- Assist With Central Plant Rounds.
- Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function.
Operating Engineer
Disneyland Resort & Park
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular equipment inspections and addressing potential hazards.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues swiftly and effectively.
- Increased productivity with accurate equipment setup and calibration for optimal performance.
- Optimize equipment functionality through routine check-ups, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of worn parts as needed.
- Maintained detailed records of equipment inspection findings, maintenance activities performed, repair costs incurred, along with recommendations for further actions if necessary.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Installed and maintained HVAC systems.
- Troubleshoot Central Plant problems, identifying root.
Mobile Mechanic Engineer
Benjamin Hernandez LLC
02.2021 - 01.2023
- On-Call.
- Adjusting gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Assist in installing heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Assist in troubleshooting methods on HVAC components to diagnose and repair heat pumps, fireplace, geothermal, furnaces and air conditioning equipment.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Collaborate with contractor representatives, supervisors, co-workers and sub-contractors on job sites to streamline operations.
- Completing preventative maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
Plant Supervisor
Baker Commodities Refinery & Rendering
03.2015 - 04.2022
- General Labor.
- Adjusting and calibrating equipment to correct pressure, temperature and vibration malfunctions.
- Detecting work-piece defects and machine failures using diagnostic apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Diagnosing issues with malfunctioning equipment and notified Maintenance of repair needs.
- Loading and unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help meet work demands.
- Logging inventory of materials used to maintain workplace access of inventory and supplies.
- Shipping and Receiving packages.
- Maintaining assigned equipment by performing daily inspections to increase equipment lifetime and cut costs.
- Maintaining logs and submitting reports with details of work performance on plant machinery and equipment.
- Meeting company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Monitoring employee performance and motivated team members on day-to-day basis by delivering positive reinforcement.
- Operating overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials.
- Supervising employees and day to day production of plant.
- Testing pressure transducers, transmitters, temperature devices and supervisory control equipment to assess functionality and identify faults.
- Training new employees on company regulations, standards and safety procedures.
- Using picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Connected and disconnected pipes, pumps and other production equipment to support functionality.
- Performed daily evaluations of wells by measuring tank levels, checking flow lines and documenting pressures.
- Took samples of products for further analysis and standardized testing.
- Operated forklift, bander and small crane to cast and move lead product.
- Operated forklift and jockey truck to scale, identify and load shipments of finished lead product.
- Circulated chemicals and solvents inside processing units to clean interiors.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
- Controlled hydraulic bars for continuous flow of products.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team.
Education
Heating, Ventilation & Air Condition
UEI College
Huntington Park, CA01.2022
Welding
Slawson Welding Occupation
Bell Gardens, CA01.2017
General Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA01.2016
Associate of Arts - Engineering Mechanics
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CAGeneral Education
GED State of California
Los Angeles, CA07-2009
Skills
- Aerial Condensers
- Conveyor Belts
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Backhoe Loader
- Steam Boiler Knowledge
- Afterburner
- Bobcat Skid Steer Loader
- HVAC Knowledge & Experienced
- Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Electrical Knowledge
- Water Softener System
- Welding Skills
- Exhausted Fans
- Piping & Brazing
- Wet & Dry Scrubbers
- Blueprint Reading
- Loading & Unloading Procedures
- Cooling Towers
- Cooled Chillers
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse Operations
- Lockout and Tag out Procedures
- Building FLS Codes
- BMS HVAC Systems
- Management Systems CMMS
- Plumbing & Mechanical Repairs
- Building Compliance Program
Certification
- HVAC EPA 608 Universal
- OSHA 30 General Industry
- UPS Systems QEW
- Cooling Towers QEW
- Chilled Water Systems QEW
- Package Units QEW
- Building Systems Drawings
- Elevators 101 QEW
- Generator's and Controls QEW
- Variable Speed Drives QEW
- Transfer Switches QEW
- Valve and Piping Systems
- Motors and Transformers QEW
- 228 & 229 Steam Boiler Operation
- Structural Welding
- OSHA Safety & Health
- Universal Technician for CFC’s
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Operating Engineer
Disneyland Resort & Park
02.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Operating Engineer
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
04.2022 - Current
Mobile Mechanic Engineer
Benjamin Hernandez LLC
02.2021 - 01.2023
Plant Supervisor
Baker Commodities Refinery & Rendering
03.2015 - 04.2022
General Education
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Heating, Ventilation & Air Condition
UEI College
Welding
Slawson Welding Occupation
Associate of Arts - Engineering Mechanics
East Los Angeles College
General Education
GED State of California
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