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Solano Leal

Boston,MA

Summary

Resourceful FM professional capable of efficiently executing tasks with continuous improvement and supervisory skills. Extensive experience in facilities management, operations, and project leading and coordinating. Offering a concentration with enterprise clients in the hospitality industry, military, biotech and robotic.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Operations Engineer

JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
10.2022 - Current
  • Assist Pfizer in the day to day operations throughout the campus.
  • Maintain and oversee critical lab equipment including HVAC, vacuum pumps, lab hoods, Ph testing equipment.
  • Completed walk-downs and on-site inspections during equipment installations and change management phases.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
  • Liaised with vendor to coordinate quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.

Facilities Manager

Saturday Robotics
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Decommissioned two sites and coordinated the move to our new office.
  • Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
  • Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
  • Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
  • Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance and repair for both internal and external services.
  • Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
  • Purchased all furniture and designed layout of the office.
  • Lead office operations at 3 existing locations across Allston and Newton.
  • Create and maintain a site operations playbook for internal use.
  • Act as the first point of contact with property management on all building activities.
  • Own communication and scheduling with vendors.
  • Ensure replenishment and stock of office, kitchen and COVID safety supplies.
  • Manage internal shipping and receiving systems.

Facilities Manager

Classified
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Managed facilities operations for U.S Military base.
  • Advisor to troubleshoot and manage backlog of maintenance request.
  • Created management reports outlining important facility statistics.
  • Accounted for building usage and organizational needs when planning maintenance activities.
  • Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
  • Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.

Facilities Supervisor

SmartLabs Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Work closely with site director to plan and execute large scale projects on site.
  • Assisted Facilities Manager in all aspects of project implementation, including materials procurement, contract preparation and scheduling.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Coordinate with lab manager and oversee all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
  • Developed a thorough inventory system to track the use of hardware and all lab equipment.
  • Maintained, and documented, the shipping and delivery of LN2 Dewars (Airgas, Middlesex Gas.)

Operations Lead

Wework
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Oversee day-to-day operations for WeWork's largest global account.
  • Organize move-in and move-out schedules for offices ranging from 1 person to 900 people spaces.
  • Administer daily walkthroughs of the building to reassure cleanliness and functionality.
  • Track inventory of supplies and place orders as needed in accordance with monthly budgets.
  • Managing vendor work/relations.
  • Oversee Goggles's day to day office operations and implement continuous improvement.
  • Coordinated internal assignments, scheduling and communications to extend informational transparency and workforce management.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.

Enterprise Facilities Lead

Wework
01.2018 - 08.2020
  • Work in close liaison with Amazon, managing day-to-day operations, request, and short lead projects and large lead projects.
  • Conducting walk-throughs for construction sites and participating in punch-Walks.
  • Abide by Amazon and WeWork standards
  • Use of various Facilities Management/BMS/ software (Zendesk, BuildingEngines, Amazon TT, among others)
  • Coordinate and manage onsite vendor relationships for PM work, new projects and reactive maintenance scenarios.
  • Basic financial project documentation and internal resource management.
  • Administrative management of projects, team time, team spending, etc
  • Manages projects in support of BMS, HVAC, and other building projects.
  • Manages vendor contracts and timelines associated with BMS and building infrastructure projects.
  • Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.
  • Presentation of monthly and quarterly business reviews with directors and managers to facilitate spending and operational transparency between buildings.
  • Developed a tool manager system to keep buildings stocked with tools and equipment.

Facilities Coordinator

Zoo New England
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • Reported to Facilities Lead for daily work schedules and distributed work orders using Building Engines Software
  • Solve maintenance requests submitted via ticketing system
  • Created relations with vendors to provide a friendly atmosphere for staff and outside contractors
  • Organized monthly meetings with facilities staff to thoroughly go over work orders. thus eliminating the work loud.
  • Created accounts with various vendors to lower cost and lower outside contracting in order to limit the budget.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce likelihood of injury.
  • Studied blueprints, work instruction, sketches, drawings and manuals to determine a time outline for completion.
  • Advance knowledge of HVAC, plumbing , construction and Masonry.
  • On call during weather emergencies .
  • Assisted Facilities Manager in all aspects of project implementation, including materials procurement, contract preparation and scheduling.

Wild Land Firefigher ( EFF)

Northeast Forest and Fire Management, LLC
05.2015 - 12.2016
  • Maintained supplies and materials on fire and rescue vehicles.
  • Patrolled burned areas to locate and eliminate hot spots.
  • Ensured that programs conformed to federal, state, county and city codes and laws.
  • Wildlife Habitat Management focused on the contribution of endangered animals.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.

Field Service Technician

Quench USA, Inc.
11.2015 - 04.2016
  •  Provide service and customer support during field visits or dispatches.  
  • Produce timely and detailed service reports.
  • Comprehend customer requirements and make appropriate recommendations/briefings. 
  • Build positive relationships with customers.
  • Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.
  • Use automated software to perform daily preventative maintenance tickets. 

CNC Machinist

TE Connectivity
03.2012 - 04.2015
  • Basic troubleshooting and offset adjustments to maintain tolerances +/- .0005" on long and short run production.
  • Frequently utilize a statistical production control computer program for accurate in process inspections. 
  • Maintain and record daily production quantities using SAP interface. Adhere and follow ISO procedures.
  • Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers.
  • Performed Monthly and Weekly audits based on 5s + 1 guidelines.                  
  • Member of the Safety Committee.

Field Supervisor/ Pool Technician

Walker Pool & Spa
05.2008 - 04.2015
  • Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications on various types of filtration systems.
  • Completed all repairs and maintenance work to company standards. 
  • Advanced skills in carpentry and masonry. 
  • Took part in various Large scale construction projects.
  • Regularly traveled throughout Mass, RI, and CT. creating a solid network with clients and vendors alike. 

Education

Facilities Management - Facilities Planning And Management

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Marlborough High School
Marlborough
2008

Skills

  • Operations management
  • IFM implementation
  • Project planning and development
  • OSHA 10 Certified
  • Project management
  • Drawings/ Prints reading
  • Troubleshooting expert
  • Chemicals handling and receiving
  • Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
  • Ticketing system platforms (Building Engines, Zendesk, and Salesforce)
  • Strategic Planning

Affiliations

IFMA - BOSTON CHAPTER MEMBER 

Timeline

Lead Operations Engineer

JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
10.2022 - Current

Facilities Manager

Saturday Robotics
06.2021 - 09.2022

Facilities Manager

Classified
02.2021 - 05.2021

Facilities Supervisor

SmartLabs Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020

Operations Lead

Wework
12.2019 - 08.2020

Enterprise Facilities Lead

Wework
01.2018 - 08.2020

Facilities Coordinator

Zoo New England
04.2016 - 07.2017

Field Service Technician

Quench USA, Inc.
11.2015 - 04.2016

Wild Land Firefigher ( EFF)

Northeast Forest and Fire Management, LLC
05.2015 - 12.2016

CNC Machinist

TE Connectivity
03.2012 - 04.2015

Field Supervisor/ Pool Technician

Walker Pool & Spa
05.2008 - 04.2015

Facilities Management - Facilities Planning And Management

Wentworth Institute of Technology

High School Diploma - undefined

Marlborough High School

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