Raul G. Lopez
5309 Saphire Court
Summary
My work experience extends over 30 years as a Professional Facilities Engineer with extensive experience in managing building systems, maintenance, and safety protocols. Skilled in project management, vendor negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for reliability and strong technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Facilities Engineer III
Salute Mission Critical
03.2024 - Current
- Responsible for night shift coverage of the facility
- Manage a small crew of 2 in keeping with the daily expected activities with a focus in training and efficiency.
- BMS monitoring, keeping withing SLA
- Provided technical expertise for the implementation of Life and safety equipment monthly inspections, increasing overall productivity levels.
- Collaborate with electrical equipment switching when needed, ie UPSs, PDUs ATSs, and Gens.
- Assist with Generator monthly no load Runs.
- Conduct evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
Senior Facility Engineer
Equinix Data Centers
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Responsible for night shift coverage of the Data Center
- Monitored BMS alarms, maintenance, and repairs to 20-1000 Tons roof top units as well as other smaller units
- Conducted repairs to house plumbing, humidification systems, as well as electrical and lighting upgrades
- Responsible for Tenant equipment troubleshooting and power related issues
- Participated in annual PM of ASTS, PDUs, UPSs and Generators
Biomed Non-Commissioned Officer, Squad Leader, Assistant Platoon Leader
United States Army Reserves
11.2008 - 11.2020
- 348th Field Hospital
- 68A Biomedical Technician
- 25B Network Admin
Facilities Engineer
Digital Realty
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Responsible for the monitoring of over 200 CRAC units, MAU units, Monitoring and exercising of 60+ 3 megawatt generators
- Monitor alarms from BMS automation system as well as to all building related mechanical and electrical issues
- Monitor UPS systems for abnormalities, and follow MOPs when contractors provide service and repairs to them
- Created work orders for repairs to equipment for contract work according to policy
Sr. HVAC Mechanic
Erickson Living / Greenspring Village
01.2013 - 11.2018
- Responsible for four neighborhoods equipment (17 buildings)
- Conduct preventive maintenance in all plant equipment to include boilers, heat pumps, motors, pumps, cooling towers and water tanks
- Rebuild residential heat pumps and troubleshoot equipment when junior mechanics need assistance
- Monitor EM System and make changes to temperature parameters as needed
- Report any equipment repaired and parts used to keep a stock supply
- Work with contractors to ensure that repairs are done to manufacturer standards and company policy
Sole Proprietor
RC&G Home Improvements
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Started a small home operated business in the home improvement industry
- Serviced the Washington Metropolitan area for about 10 years
- Among the customer serviced are: Lustine Properties Management, maintenance, repairs and replacements of A/C systems for a complex of 126 apartments in Washington DC, as well as electrical and plumbing issues as a contractor
- Installed heat pump systems for Alexandria Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist church and to Arlington Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist Church
- Provided them with maintenance and repairs to their systems since January 2000
Building Engineer
New Boston Fund
04.2001 - 04.2003
- Responsible for a 225k sq ft commercial property in Vienna, Virginia
- Main responsibilities were to oversee the daily operations of HVAC equipment and two mechanical helpers
- Manage and coordinate contracts with vendors as well as supervise their work
- Sustained an open line of communication with management and provided detailed reports regarding operations and vendor contract management
- Assisted with the expansion and start up of a new building property
- Other responsibilities included but not limited to maintenance of air handlers, and two 300-ton chillers with an EMS system
- Repair and troubleshoot pneumatic vav boxes and general HVAC equipment
- Repairs water-cooled heat pumps and troubleshot boilers
- Responsible for water treatment
- Perform periodical repairs to sprinkler system
Assistant Director of Engineering
Cherrydale Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2000 - 05.2001
- Director of Safety for a facility of 400 employees and residents
- Participated in the weekly, monthly and annual testing of fire alarm and fire suppression systems
- Provided reports for State, County and Health Authorities on Fire alarm inspections
- Provided monthly reports to the administrator and the Health Department
- Conducted safety training for new hires and employees
- Performed room inspections and repairs on a daily basis
- Performed preventive maintenance and repair of 150 thru the wall heat pumps, 7–10-ton heat pumps, roof top units and 2 steam boilers
- Managed building contracts and dealt with contractors and bids regularly
Mechanical Lead Engineer
Insignia ESG
01.1988 - 01.2000
- Supervised four commercial buildings and a crew of four engineers
- Responsible for the preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment and cooling towers, including roof top units, perimeter heat pumps and package units
- Supervised all contractors and vendors
- Provided monthly reports to property manager
- Maintained inventory of parts and material
- Lock re-keying and replacement
- Responsible for annual inspections of wet and dry sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems
- Worked in different building setups throughout the metropolitan area
Night Crew Lead Engineer
Double Tree Hotel
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Responsible for all evening service calls and room checks and safety inspections
- Carried out preventive maintenance and repair of all HVAC and boiler room equipment and small hotel appliances
- Performed small plumbing repairs and ceramic repairs to bathrooms
- Assisted with repairs and construction of offices for administration
- Received company’s highest sales award four years in a row
Education
Electricity Part IV -
Biomedical Equipment Technician -
United States Army
11.2024
System Analyst and network administrator -
United States Army
01.2009
Pneumatic Control Training -
Robert Shaw Controls Co.
01.1993
VAV System operation & Control Training -
Kreuter Manufacturing Co.
01.1993
Electricity Part I - Circuit design
Virginia Apprenticeship Program
01.1993
Electricity Part II - Autotransformers
Virginia Apprenticeship Program
01-1994
Electricity Part III - Blueprint Reading
Virginia Apprenticeship Program
01-1995
Electricity Part IV Load Calculations
Electricity Part IV
01-1996
(73) Credits - Civil Engineering
Antillean University
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico01.1992
High School Diploma -
Washington & Lee H.S.
Arlington, VA01.1992
General overview of Electricity -
KMSI Inc.
01.1992
Skills
Plumbing, Drywall, Carpentry, Electrical,
Certification
- CFC Universal
- A/C design I
- A/C troubleshooting
- 387 hours of Electrical apprenticeship training
- Virginia Driver’s license
References
References upon request.
Timeline
Senior Facilities Engineer III
Salute Mission Critical
03.2024 - Current
Senior Facility Engineer
Equinix Data Centers
08.2020 - 03.2024
Facilities Engineer
Digital Realty
12.2018 - 07.2020
Sr. HVAC Mechanic
Erickson Living / Greenspring Village
01.2013 - 11.2018
Biomed Non-Commissioned Officer, Squad Leader, Assistant Platoon Leader
United States Army Reserves
11.2008 - 11.2020
Building Engineer
New Boston Fund
04.2001 - 04.2003
Assistant Director of Engineering
Cherrydale Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2000 - 05.2001
Sole Proprietor
RC&G Home Improvements
01.2000 - 01.2013
Night Crew Lead Engineer
Double Tree Hotel
01.1998 - 01.1999
Mechanical Lead Engineer
Insignia ESG
01.1988 - 01.2000
Biomedical Equipment Technician -
United States Army
System Analyst and network administrator -
United States Army
VAV System operation & Control Training -
Kreuter Manufacturing Co.
Electricity Part I - Circuit design
Virginia Apprenticeship Program
(73) Credits - Civil Engineering
Antillean University
High School Diploma -
Washington & Lee H.S.
General overview of Electricity -
KMSI Inc.
Electricity Part IV -
Pneumatic Control Training -
Robert Shaw Controls Co.
Electricity Part II - Autotransformers
Virginia Apprenticeship Program
Electricity Part III - Blueprint Reading
Virginia Apprenticeship Program
Electricity Part IV Load Calculations
Electricity Part IV
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