Hotel Chief Engineer

Hotel Director Of Engineering

Profile

Results-oriented, seasoned professional and industry leader in hospitality management; armed with extensive experience in operations improvement. Highly organized Hotel Chief Engineer who takes pride in maintaining safe, efficient and economical luxury environments. Offer success in mentoring, coaching, and developing employees to achieve set-forth goals. Skilled in HVAC systems management, electrical engineering and expert plumbing techniques. Display ability to accomplish tasks, initiatives, and projects within specified time frame through strong leadership, articulate communication, and effective team coordination. Possess technical proficiency with Microsoft applications, ADP and OnQ.

Areas of Expertise

Refrigeration and HVAC

Chilled Water System

Hi/Lo Pressure Boiler

Energy Management System

Electrical Troubleshooting & Civil Works

Building a Service Oriented team

Communication and Problem Resolution

Staff Supervision and Development

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Employee and Labor Relations

Professional Experience

Director of Engineering The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, CA April 2021 – Present

Directed the re-opening of the 326 rooms hotel and worked with the General Contractor

Facilitate problem solving on issues with the electrical, plumbing and fire, life safety with the sub – contractors

Worked with the Fire Department on CERS/ Hazardous Materials certification

Responsible for hiring new Engineer

Responsible for contract negotiation and vendor selection

Ensure that the property is in compliance with local, state and federal codes

Work closely with the department executives to ensure all work order procedures are completed

Director of Engineering Westin Anaheim Resort, Anaheim CA June 2019-2021

Hired as an MEPF (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire, life safety) Engineer to help the Director of Construction in this field of Engineering with dotted line reporting to the General Manager of the 618 room Hotel.

Facilitate problem solving between the MEPF subcontractors during construction when they arise.

Assist in the scope, review (RFI- Request for Information) budgeting and justification of MEP change work orders

Log and post all MEPF changes and as built on field drawings

Coordination and administration of MEP related materials, and systems and shop drawings submittals

Monthly job walk with MEPF subcontractors for payment application based on progress report of project.

Submit and follow up plans and permit to the City of Anaheim

Monitor and witness the installation and start-up and testing of MEPF systems and commissioning of project with start-up Engineer and manufacturer’s representative of all equipment of the entire facility.

Take overall responsibility for the performance of all the MEPF trades

Working with the General Manager to complete the critical path and task assigned by Marriott pre-opening manager

Will handle the Engineering maintenance operation once Hotel is open with four restaurant and three tenants and the parking structure

Responsible for the procurement of the OS&E for the Engineering and Security department

Responsible for the hiring and training of 28 Engineering team members and manager

Director of Engineering Great Wolf Lodge Southern California, Garden Grove, CA 2015 – May2019

Directed the opening of the 603 suites hotel and worked with the General Contractor

Oversee the installation and testing of all major equipment’s (mechanical, electrical and plumbing)

Write and develop Preventive Maintenance (HOTSOS) and Energy Action Plans

Responsible for the hiring and training of 24 new Engineer team members and managers

Work closely with the department executives to ensure all work order procedures are completed

Obtained permits for the property with SCAQMD for major and kitchen equipment

Ensure that the property is in compliance with local, state, federal and city codes

Responsible for contract negotiations and vendor qualifications and recommendations

Responsible for the maintenance of the entire facility including 7 restaurants and retail stores, water park, hotel and parking structure a total of 930,090 sq. ft.

Director of Engineering Embassy Suites - Anaheim South, Garden Grove, CA 2001 – Aug.2015

Directed the opening of the hotel while managing all change orders

Oversee the installation and testing of all major equipment’s (mechanical and electrical)

Write and develop Fire Life and Safety Procedures as well as develop Energy Action Plans

Responsible for the hiring and training of all new Engineer team members

Work closely with the department executives to ensure all work order procedures are completed

Maintain all license and permits for the property and ensure they are up to date

Ensure that the property is in compliance with local, state, federal and city codes

Responsible for contract negotiations and vendor qualifications and recommendations

Heavily involved in the planning of a ninety (90) million dollar additional tower project for the hotel. Responsible for all design and specification of equipment in regard to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans and Fire Safety

Earlier Experience

Chief Engineer Hotel Sofitel Los Angeles, CA 2000 - 2001

Directly supervised ten (10) Maintenance Engineers

Implemented new methods of Engineering Operations

Planned and developed Energy Management System

Oversaw a million dollar renovation and managed yearly capital expense

Chief Engineer Embassy Suites Hotel LAX North Los Angeles, CA 1995 - 2000

Directly supervised fourteen (14) Maintenance Engineers

Developed and maintained the Hotel Energy Action Plan

Oversaw a million dollar renovation and managed all contract negotiations and recommendations

In September 2000, I was given the responsibility to oversee the Engineering Department of a sister hotel, Courtyard by Marriot in addition to the Embassy Suites Hotel

Chief Engineer Crown Sterling Suites Orange County, CA 1992 - 1995

Chief Engineer Sheraton Norwalk Hotel Norwalk, CA 1990 - 1992

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Adamson University, Manila Philippines

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Building Operator, Level I

Certified Building Operator, Level II

EPA Certified

Certified Pool Operator

Certified Aquatic Facilities Operator

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