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Benito Barajas
Field Service Engineer
San Diego, CA
Dependable and creative problem solver with over 7 years of experience in HVAC, environmental chambers, calibrations, facility equipment maintenance and repair. A bi-lingual team player with flexibility to adapt to various work environments, mindful that safety is first. Meticulous with all project specifications and company requirements.
Work Experience
Field Service Engineer
Thermotron -
San Diego, CA
January 2010 to Present
Perform the A2LA Calibrations for the Thermotron Environmental Chambers in the San Diego area
Perform the preventive maintenance service, and the start up in new chambers
Diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing and ordering parts
Schedule, coordinate and follow up calibrations
Perform the preventive maintenance service, and the start up in new chambers
Diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing and ordering parts
Schedule, coordinate and follow up calibrations
Building Engineer
Paragon Engineering Services -
San Diego, CA
November 2010 to November 2011
• Responds in a fast and efficient form to every single request from the tenants or from the management.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, and vacuum systems.
• Assists with the scheduling and coordinating of maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Administers documentation for plant operations & maintenance.
• Initiates corrective action maintenance to meet operational commitments; keep management informed of status & issues.
• Operates and monitors the building management system; work with vendor to maintain system, introduce new functionality and enhance energy conservation.
• Key contact for HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, and vacuum system issues, coordinating with staff, vendors and other groups as needed.
• Ensures maintenance of spare parts inventories.
• Respond to the tenants calls in 25 plus buildings located all over the San Diego County
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, and vacuum systems.
• Assists with the scheduling and coordinating of maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Administers documentation for plant operations & maintenance.
• Initiates corrective action maintenance to meet operational commitments; keep management informed of status & issues.
• Operates and monitors the building management system; work with vendor to maintain system, introduce new functionality and enhance energy conservation.
• Key contact for HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, and vacuum system issues, coordinating with staff, vendors and other groups as needed.
• Ensures maintenance of spare parts inventories.
• Respond to the tenants calls in 25 plus buildings located all over the San Diego County
Facilities Mechanic / Metrology Engineer
CARDINAL HEALTH / CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS -
San Diego, CA
November 2005 to June 2010
Provide around the clock accessibility and respond within two hours to any stability chamber or facilities related emergencies.
• Recruited to perform the preventative maintenance for 57+ stability and general purpose chambers and the HVAC equipment in 2 buildings such as air handlers, water chillers, air compressors, emergency power generators, centrifugal pumps, exhaust fans, condensing units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, water boilers, fan coils, ice machines and refrigerators
• Requested to assume responsibility for the environmental chambers and Metrology department facility maintenance
• Maintained all HVAC equipment in the best condition possible by diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing and ordering parts
• Performed a variety of facilities maintenance projects e.g., plumbing, painting, flooring, minor electrical jobs, etc
• Monitored all environmental chambers using software applications associated with the area: Kaye Lab Watch monitoring system, Siemens/Johnson's HVAC control system, Validator 2000
• Performed calibrations related to the environmental chambers as well as in their monitoring components: thermocouple calibrations and humidity transmitter calibrations
• Prepared the monthly historical trend report for all the stabilities chambers, walk-in chambers and ultra low temperatures freezers
• Maintained a current inventory of all the back-up parts in the facilities and contractors information
• Supported the laboratory and Metrology departments with mechanical and facilities requests
• Trusted to contribute independently in the extended absence of manager
• Selected for additional training opportunities based on initiative and quality of work
• Recognized with bonus awards for 'Above and Beyond' accomplishments
• Maintained perfect accident record of zero incidents
• Recruited to perform the preventative maintenance for 57+ stability and general purpose chambers and the HVAC equipment in 2 buildings such as air handlers, water chillers, air compressors, emergency power generators, centrifugal pumps, exhaust fans, condensing units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, water boilers, fan coils, ice machines and refrigerators
• Requested to assume responsibility for the environmental chambers and Metrology department facility maintenance
• Maintained all HVAC equipment in the best condition possible by diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing and ordering parts
• Performed a variety of facilities maintenance projects e.g., plumbing, painting, flooring, minor electrical jobs, etc
• Monitored all environmental chambers using software applications associated with the area: Kaye Lab Watch monitoring system, Siemens/Johnson's HVAC control system, Validator 2000
• Performed calibrations related to the environmental chambers as well as in their monitoring components: thermocouple calibrations and humidity transmitter calibrations
• Prepared the monthly historical trend report for all the stabilities chambers, walk-in chambers and ultra low temperatures freezers
• Maintained a current inventory of all the back-up parts in the facilities and contractors information
• Supported the laboratory and Metrology departments with mechanical and facilities requests
• Trusted to contribute independently in the extended absence of manager
• Selected for additional training opportunities based on initiative and quality of work
• Recognized with bonus awards for 'Above and Beyond' accomplishments
• Maintained perfect accident record of zero incidents
Refrigeration Specialist
SEARS -
El Cajon, CA
2005 to 2005
Conducted house services to the Sears customers.
• Performed preventive maintenance, identified, estimated, diagnosed and fixed problems, ordered and replaced parts, and increased sales by adding more service calls while working on their appliances.
• Instructed customers about their refrigeration units, documented all transactions on the computer, and sold as many as possible refrigeration units, water filters and other Sears products.
• Performed preventive maintenance, identified, estimated, diagnosed and fixed problems, ordered and replaced parts, and increased sales by adding more service calls while working on their appliances.
• Instructed customers about their refrigeration units, documented all transactions on the computer, and sold as many as possible refrigeration units, water filters and other Sears products.
Facilities Mechanic
OMNI HOTEL -
San Diego, CA
2004 to 2005
• Performed the preventative maintenance for all the HVAC equipment diagnosed, repaired, ordered and replaced parts in the mechanical equipment
• Worked on air handlers, exhaust fans, fan coils, ice machines, walk-in refrigerators, water heaters, water pumps, and adjusted the temperature in the facilities using a computer system.
• Responded to and resolved guest complaints by fixing any problem related to the HVAC, and assisted the engineering team with maintenance projects of the facilities.
• Worked on air handlers, exhaust fans, fan coils, ice machines, walk-in refrigerators, water heaters, water pumps, and adjusted the temperature in the facilities using a computer system.
• Responded to and resolved guest complaints by fixing any problem related to the HVAC, and assisted the engineering team with maintenance projects of the facilities.
Education
Associates Degree in Science in Environmental Control Systems
San Diego City College -
San Diego, CA
January 2000 to January 2005
Skills
Dependable and creative problem solver, Bilingual, Microsoft Word, Exel, Refrigeration, Forklift Operator, Cpr Certified, Air Conditioning Heating HVAC, Ventilation, Heat Pumps, Cooling, Plumbing, Boilers, Compressors, Building Services, Safety, Facilities, Electrical, Pharmaceuticals, Metrology, GMP, Preventive Maintenance, Engineering, Troubleshooting, Teamwork,
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Certifications
Asociates Degree in Science
➢ Air Conditioning and Advanced Refrigeration
➢ Heating and Air Conditioning Design
➢ Universal Technician Certificates, certified as Type I, II, III
Technician as required by 40 CFR parts 82, subpart F; (EPA)
➢ Basic Refrigeration
LUWA Environmental Specialties Service
Forklift certification
Hazardous material (ETAC)
CPR certification - Red Cross
➢ Heating and Air Conditioning Design
➢ Universal Technician Certificates, certified as Type I, II, III
Technician as required by 40 CFR parts 82, subpart F; (EPA)
➢ Basic Refrigeration
LUWA Environmental Specialties Service
Forklift certification
Hazardous material (ETAC)
CPR certification - Red Cross
Additional Information
“Benito undertook the task of maintaining all stability chambers for all GMP/GLP materials at Catalent San Diego site. Under his watch we have not lost a single sample due to chamber failure. Benito is very dedicated and will follow through with all tasks to maintain our facility in compliance at all time.” August 12, 2010
1st Linh Nguyenle, Ph.D., Sr. Scientist/Project Director/Group Leader, Catalent
managed Benito indirectly at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito maintained the HVAC & chambers at a high level and his assistance and knowledge in various facility projects was always appreciated.” July 19, 2010
1st Robert Harrington, Facilities Associate, Catalent Pharma Solutions
worked directly with Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito is a pleasant, prompt person who has always address my facily concerns quickly. He is very knowledgeable and skilled at many aspects air conditioning and maintenance.” July 19, 2010
1st Paul Telles, Scientist I, Catalent Pharma/Cardinal Health
worked with Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito is hardworking, personable, and very responsible. When the senior mechanic suddenly had to stop working for medical reasons, Benito took over and did a great job keeping our old facility (including many GMP stability chambers) running.” July 16, 2010
1st Randy Nielsen, Group Leader / Project Director, Catalent Pharma Solutions (formerly Cardinal Health)
worked with Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“The facilities (HVAC, Chambers, power,etc) in a GMP laboratory are critical to maintaining the stability of new drug candidates, and GMP stabilities, and experiments. Benito did a great job keeping all components of the facility on-line. He was on call 24/7 and would come in at any hour to keep the facility running” July 16, 2010
1st Joe Page, Formulation and Analytical, Pharmaceutical Professional
worked with Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito is very good at his job and hard working. He kept the HVAC running single-handedly at our facility without any significant issues. He also was also willing to help in other areas whenever there was a need.” June 30, 2010
1st Rick Bunnell, General Manager/Director of Operations, Catalent Pharma Solutions
managed Benito indirectly at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito is dedicated, hardworking and effectively completes his assigned tasks. His responsibilities include facility maintenance of HVAC systems, stability chambers, and general facility issues. Benito is also responsible for the mapping and calibration of stability chambers as well as serving to monitor chamber performance through our Kaye Labwatch Monitoring System on a 24/7 basis. Benito’s dedication makes him valued member of our facilities team.” June 29, 2010
1st Michael Hagan, Director of Quality Control, Catalent Pharma Solutions
managed Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
1st Linh Nguyenle, Ph.D., Sr. Scientist/Project Director/Group Leader, Catalent
managed Benito indirectly at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito maintained the HVAC & chambers at a high level and his assistance and knowledge in various facility projects was always appreciated.” July 19, 2010
1st Robert Harrington, Facilities Associate, Catalent Pharma Solutions
worked directly with Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito is a pleasant, prompt person who has always address my facily concerns quickly. He is very knowledgeable and skilled at many aspects air conditioning and maintenance.” July 19, 2010
1st Paul Telles, Scientist I, Catalent Pharma/Cardinal Health
worked with Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito is hardworking, personable, and very responsible. When the senior mechanic suddenly had to stop working for medical reasons, Benito took over and did a great job keeping our old facility (including many GMP stability chambers) running.” July 16, 2010
1st Randy Nielsen, Group Leader / Project Director, Catalent Pharma Solutions (formerly Cardinal Health)
worked with Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“The facilities (HVAC, Chambers, power,etc) in a GMP laboratory are critical to maintaining the stability of new drug candidates, and GMP stabilities, and experiments. Benito did a great job keeping all components of the facility on-line. He was on call 24/7 and would come in at any hour to keep the facility running” July 16, 2010
1st Joe Page, Formulation and Analytical, Pharmaceutical Professional
worked with Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito is very good at his job and hard working. He kept the HVAC running single-handedly at our facility without any significant issues. He also was also willing to help in other areas whenever there was a need.” June 30, 2010
1st Rick Bunnell, General Manager/Director of Operations, Catalent Pharma Solutions
managed Benito indirectly at Catalent Pharma Solutions
“Benito is dedicated, hardworking and effectively completes his assigned tasks. His responsibilities include facility maintenance of HVAC systems, stability chambers, and general facility issues. Benito is also responsible for the mapping and calibration of stability chambers as well as serving to monitor chamber performance through our Kaye Labwatch Monitoring System on a 24/7 basis. Benito’s dedication makes him valued member of our facilities team.” June 29, 2010
1st Michael Hagan, Director of Quality Control, Catalent Pharma Solutions
managed Benito at Catalent Pharma Solutions
