Ricardo Ayala
Port St. Lucie ,FL
Summary
Dynamic Chief Engineer with extensive experience in leading engineering projects and optimizing resource utilization. Adept at mentoring teams and implementing innovative solutions, resulting in improved safety standards and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
One Clearlake Centre
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2010 - 04.2026
- Led engineering projects from conception through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency across engineering processes.
- Mentored and trained junior engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge transfer within the team.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and industry standards throughout all engineering activities.
- Managed budget allocations for engineering projects, optimizing resource utilization for maximum impact.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
- Reviewed engineering designs for accuracy, feasibility, functionality before implementation to ensure success upon execution.
Chief Engineer
Lefrak Organization
New York, NY
01.2002 - 07.2010
- Directed building operations to ensure seamless functionality and tenant satisfaction.
- Oversaw compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and directives from governmental agencies and company policies regarding building operations and safety.
- Managed a team of porters and handymen to maintain facility standards and enhance tenant satisfaction.
- Supervised HVAC absorption units, overseeing functionality of 4-cell cooling towers, chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, and boilers for effective climate regulation.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Facilitated essential repairs to enhance tenant satisfaction and program effectiveness.
- Established and maintained effective communication with property manager and key tenants to enhance collaboration.
Handyman/Freight Operator
The Realty Supervision
New York, NY
06.1998 - 09.2001
- Executed routine maintenance tasks encompassing plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry repairs.
- Managed operation of service and freight elevator systems to ensure efficient transport of goods and personnel.
- Executed various miscellaneous tasks to support operational efficiency.
- Cultivated strong relationships with tenants and vendors to enhance collaboration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morris High School
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Effective team leadership
- Project management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strategic problem solver
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Strong customer relations
- Experienced with software programs (Building Managing Systems)
Certification
- Fire Safety Director
- Standpipe & Sprinkler
- Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry and HVAC
- BOMA Air Handling, Water Treatment and Plumbing System
- Dale Carnegie Skills for Success
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Engineer
One Clearlake Centre
08.2010 - 04.2026
Chief Engineer
Lefrak Organization
01.2002 - 07.2010
Handyman/Freight Operator
The Realty Supervision
06.1998 - 09.2001
High School Diploma -
Morris High School