Rafael Daigle
About Rafael Daigle
Rafael Daigle is a Facilities Technician at Nektar Therapeutics, where he manages critical laboratory systems and oversees maintenance programs. He has a background in industrial painting and facility maintenance, with experience in training junior staff and liaising with external vendors.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Rafael Daigle has been employed at Nektar Therapeutics since 2020 as a Facilities Technician. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining critical laboratory systems, including HVAC, RO/DI, and generators. He also manages the Ashcom MaintiMizer program, which oversees all labs and building equipment. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Facilities Assistant at Nektar Therapeutics from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to the maintenance and operation of facility systems.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Before joining Nektar Therapeutics, Rafael Daigle worked at REDWOOD PAINTING COMPANY, INC. as an Industrial Painter from 2016 to 2018 in Richmond, California. He also gained experience as a Facility Maintenance Worker at Eurest Services from 2012 to 2015. These roles provided him with foundational skills in facility maintenance and operations.
Education and Training
Rafael Daigle completed his high school education at Mt. Diablo High School, earning a diploma from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at Los Medanos College from 2007 to 2009. Throughout his career, he has received training from senior mechanics on corrective maintenance and repairs, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and skill development.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Rafael Daigle provides preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for specialized equipment, including -80 and -20 freezers, refrigerators, ice machines, vacuum pumps, and bio-safety hoods. He acts as a key liaison between external facilities vendors and lab users, ensuring effective communication and service delivery. Additionally, he provides basic on-the-job training to junior staff, showcasing his leadership and mentoring abilities.
Customer Service Focus
Rafael Daigle emphasizes world-class customer service in his role, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. His commitment to effective communication and service delivery is evident in his interactions with both lab users and external vendors.