Garland Drake
Ballivor,Meath
Summary
Dedicated engineer with experience supervising other facility staff, managing budgets and providing statistical and financial records to management. Comfortable installing and repairing a wide array of equipment. Reliable professional with great technical and record-keeping abilities as well as planning and time management skills. Solid interpersonal skills for liaising with suppliers, customers and staff. Diligent Technician accustomed to handling maintenance and service needs. Collaborates with engineers to align project scheduling and materials. Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Attentive technician skilled in monitoring and resolving project hazards. Prioritizes maintenance and repair tasks with strict time management. Strong record-keeping skills with focus on accuracy. Thorough forward-planner with excellent issue-resolution skills. Coordinates tasks to meet project requirements and deadlines. Superior work ethic with focus on safety, growth mindset, and risk mitigation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Results-focused with 18 years of experience. Promotes safety programmes to minimize risks and accidents. Champions training and best practices with exceptional leadership skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Facilities engineer II
Equinix Ireland
Dublin, Dublin
02.2017 - Current
- Worked with suppliers to manage schedules, specifications and quality compliance.
- Ordered maintenance stocks appropriately to maintain service continuity.
- Examined equipment and machinery to verify functionality.
- Applied best practices to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Handled requests for emergency repairs quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved technical issues and provided approval recommendations effectively.
- Regularly reviewed, updated and communicated changes in policies and procedures, implementing training to increase regulation awareness and compliance among staff.
- Supported staff, actively listened to their concerns and provided practical advice and guidance.
- Maintaining of records of health & safety documentation, audits and inspections.
- Work closely with management on financial details related to IBX business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
Facility Maintenance Technician
Telecity
Dublin, Dublin
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Monitored external contractor repair work to determine value for money, compliance and quality of work.
- Ordered maintenance stocks appropriately to maintain service continuity.
- Drafted and submitted maintenance reports to supervisor.
- Maintained emergency lighting, & general lighting by replacing light bulbs, sockets and switches.
- Carried out duties as health & safety representative for the entire site.
- Repaired doors, locks and handles of properties within desired timeframes.
- Applied best practices to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Lifted and carried heavy objects to designated location to clear up space.
- Collaborated with contracted vendors to enhance successful teamwork.
Health and Safety Representative
Data Electronics
Dublin, Dublin
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Led monthly fire drills, monitoring evacuation time to verify alignment with national targets.
- Regularly inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with external authorities to enforce rules and regulations.
Building Services Engineer
Data Electronics
Dublin, Dublin
11.2004 - 01.2012
- Produced and implemented site check of critical systems of mechanical & electrical in the data centre, included planning and direction, of sub contractors for PM's, repairs and ensuring smooth site running for operations, facilities, and health & safety.
- Ensured PM work carried out met safe working practice guidelines, updating necessary paperwork in a timely manner in line with company's compliance regulations.
- Managed & supervised internal and external building repairs in line with company best practice and all health and safety legislation.
- Improved energy efficiency with air flow management tools & resources by implementing strategic design and operational improvements.
- reporting to senior management, managed budgetary controls for contractor PM contracted schedules, and filled the needs for maintaining building equipment, office supplies.
United States Navy BM1
United States Navy
USA
01.1978 - 10.1983
- Strategically planned and implemented effective troop deployment in [Type] situations.
- Remained calm and effective in pressured frontline combat environments, leading troops by example.
- Demonstrated inspiring, motivational leadership.
- Used outstanding communication skills in training and battle, providing consistent clarity and accuracy of orders.
- Maintained optimum operational readiness, combat skill and physical fitness of operatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of military drills and weaponry.
- Applied military procedures and regulations for maximum compliance.
- Led squads to successfully execute daily plans.
- Managed routine cleaning and safety checks to maintain ship's deck.
- Undertook preventative and emergency maintenance activities.
- Maintained navigational safety by performing sea and land watch duties to Captain's instruction.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance, aiding performance analysis.
Education
aa degree construction building management - Construction
San Jose state university
California USA 08.1983 - 06.1985
GCSEs - Project management
Axelos
12.2017 -
Manual handling instructor - health & safety
Guardian Safety
Ireland 09.2009 -
First Aid Responder - Health & Safety
Optima Training
Ireland 10.2020 - 10.2024
Forklift operator - mewp
Henley forklift training centre
Ireland 10.2022 - 10.2027
Skills
- Fire, Health and Safety procedures
- Hazard spotting
- Workload prioritization
- Accident reporting
- Maintenance planning
- Facility management
- Operational support
- Fixture repairs
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Maintenance and Repair
- DSE safety
- Procedure implementation
- Health audits
- Report writing
- Accident reporting and investigating
- Health and safety compliance
- Risk analysis
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Fire risk assessments
- Manual handling training
- IT proficient
- Safety course delivery
- HSE regulatory compliance
- Records maintenance
- PPE management
- Preventative measures
- Training and mentoring
- Safety inspections
- Grounds and facilities maintenance
- PAT testing
- Fire door maintenance
- Power and hand tool operation
- Safety and sanitation
- Safety compliance
- Fire equipment maintenance
- Fire extinguisher operation
- Building evacuations
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Safety and security
- First aid
- Training and assessment strategy
- Forklift health and safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Forklift operation
- Manual handling
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Forklift operator - mewp
Henley forklift training centre
10.2022 - 10.2027
First Aid Responder - Health & Safety
Optima Training
10.2020 - 10.2024
GCSEs - Project management
Axelos
12.2017 -
Facilities engineer II
Equinix Ireland
02.2017 - Current
Facility Maintenance Technician
Telecity
01.2012 - 12.2016
Manual handling instructor - health & safety
Guardian Safety
09.2009 -
Health and Safety Representative
Data Electronics
01.2005 - 01.2012
Building Services Engineer
Data Electronics
11.2004 - 01.2012
aa degree construction building management - Construction
San Jose state university
08.1983 - 06.1985
United States Navy BM1
United States Navy
01.1978 - 10.1983
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