David Matlean
P.O. Box ***
Auburn, Wa. *****
Cell: 206- 450-8568
accr6s@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To obtain a position as a Chief Engineer, with a reputable hotel, wherein my professional
experience, knowledge and excellent problem resolution skills, will contribute effectively
towards providing sustainable preventive maintenance and guest services.
Core Competencies:
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering concepts pertaining to construction and
fabrication
• Knowledge of blueprint and schematics for plumbing, mechanical, electrical as well as
other aspects of construction.
• Familiar with industrial mills, lathes metal brakes and other machines and hand tools
• Possess strong teamwork skills, with the ability to encourage and motivate the team
• Exceptional organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to provide associated services and information to other departments and
management
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to formulate routine reports and capability of handling inquiries and complaints
• Meticulous, detailed oriented and creative
• Possess strong mechanical reverse engineering skills
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and other programs
Professional Skills:
• Drafting and blueprint reading
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Construction: rough and finish carpentry, sheet rock, painting etc.
• Civil Engineering Technician: inspection and testing
• Drillers Assistant & lubrication oiler
• Plastics fabrication
• Composite materials fabrication
• Machining: lathes and mills
• Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
• Hazmat training 29CFR 1910.120
• Maintenance Engineer
• Masonry and tile setting
Professional Experience:
July 2012 – Present
EMBASSY SUITES HILTON Staff Engineer Tukwila, Wa.
Responsibilities include responding to guest and front desk work orders. Conduct preventive
maintenance on guest suites, hotel fixtures and equipment such as boilers, hot water heaters,
laundry equipment (grease and lubricate bearings drive shafts and blowers), swimming pool and
spa maintenance, kitchen equipment as well as maintain life and safety equipment. Repair of
ADA lifts and televisions. Also conducted other repairs as required such as HVAC, plumbing,
sheet rock, painting, electrical, tile and flooring, and rough and finish carpentry.
Sept 2011 – July 2012
HYATT HOUSE HOTEL Asst Chief Engineer Bellevue, Wa.
Rresponding to guest and front desk work orders. Conduct preventive maintenance on guest
suites, hotel fixtures and equipment such as boilers, hot water heaters, laundry equipment (grease
and lubricate bearings drive shafts and blowers), kitchen equipment as well as maintain life and
safety equipment. Repaired guest televisions. Also conducted other repairs as required such as
HVAC, plumbing, sheet rock, painting, electrical, flooring, and rough and finish carpentry.
May 2009 – Sept 2011
COMMAND CENTER STAFFING Laborer Tacoma, Wa.
Provided on call day labor services to a wide variety of businesses, from construction cleanup to
transportation technician for the Kent automobile auction. From Sept 1st to Dec 1st provided day
labor to the SIERRA HOTEL as a temporary maintenance engineer.
June 2011 – Aug 2011
ICICLE SEAFOODS INC. Processing Tech. Seattle, Wa.
Conducted Salomon processing at sea aboard a barge THE BEARING STAR located in the
Bearing Sea to Seward Alaska. Conducted a wide variety of jobs on the slim line including
pinning, cleaning & gutting to working in the freezer,
May 2005 – Apr 2006
COMMAND CENTER STAFFING Laborer Carson City, Nv.
Provided on call day labor services to a wide variety of businesses. For over one year I was on a
continuing call back by SINCOM HOMES as a construction detailer. After final walk through
by the clients, my job was to fix and repair all defects including sheet rock, finish carpentry,
painting, electrical, hvac, and install appliances.
Apr 2003 – Jan 2005
PETRA GEOTECHNICAL INC. Sr. Engineering Tech. Murrieta, Ca.
Conducted field investigations, observation and testing of soils, asphalt, and concrete for
residential and commercial projects. Conducted Density & Moisture tests for verification of
compliance with project standards for rough and finish grading projects. Conducted field
observations, inspections & testing for utilities backfill trenches. Conducted project site
feasibility studies for septic and leach field designs. Also conducted field forensic geotechnical
investigation for structural or material failures.
Oct 1999 – Oct 2003
SIERRA PLEXICRAFT Fabrication Director
Ketchikan, Ak.
Responsibilities included assigning projects for fabrication, time management, human resources,
and supervision of up to five employees. Fabricated windows, windshields, hatches, for motor
vehicles, as well as bulk food containers, brochure holders, museum quality displays,
merchandize display stands and props.
Feb 1998 – Oct 1999
TERRACON CONSULTANTS Sr. Engineering Tech. Las Vegas, Nv.
Conducted field investigations, observation and testing of soils, asphalt, and concrete for
residential and commercial projects. Conducted Density & Moisture tests for verification ofua
compliance with project standards for rough and finish grading projects. Conducted field
observations, inspections & testing for utilities backfill trenches. Conducted project site
feasibility studies for septic and leach field designs.
Feb 1995 – Jan 1998
BLACK & VETCH ENGINEERS Sr. Engineering Tech. Highland, Ca.
Supervised twenty to thirty field and laboratory technicians. Responsibilities included assigning
scheduled field and laboratory test to personnel, training of entry level technicians, conducted
and supervised tests for compliance with ASTM and Army Corp of Engineers standards.
Conducted such tests as 27” & 11” vibratory tests, 6’ & 12” sand cone tests, 4’ and 5’ water ring
density moisture tests, up to 10,000 lb gradations, atterberg limits and hydrometers for the Seven
Oaks Dam project in Highland California
Educational Summary:
Chugiak Jr. and Sr. High School CHUGIAK ALASKA Diploma 1978
INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS
Drafting Certificate 1992
Paralegal Certificate 1996
PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Bookkeeping/Accounting Certificate 2001
ASHWORT COLLEGE Plumbing Diploma 2014
PENN FOSTER HVAC Technician currant