Maintenance Engineer

Don Welch **** Castlegate Paris, Tx. ***** H: 817-***-**** acg2do@r.postjobfree.com

High-energy Manager successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth.

Multi-unit operations management Budgeting and forecasting Vendor sourcing Organized Cost reduction and containment Staff retention Contract management Detail-oriented Superb time management skills Joint Commission Survey experience

Single-handedly managed repairs and maintenance for two facilities throughout the Paris, Texas region.

May 2013 to May 2014

Paris, Tx. Paris Regional Medical Center Director of Facilities Direct all operations of a 360 bed Hospital. Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements. Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes. Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs. Coordinated all department functions for team of 30 employees.

January 2011 to November 2012

Hurst, TX SOUTHWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL Director of Operations As Director of Operations, my responsibilities include directing, maintaining and organize all scheduling activities for laundry, housekeeping and the building facilities. Organize and facilitate Safety program, code drills, compliance of all facility equipment. Oversee preventive maintenance and general maintenance. Assure facility is city, state and JCAHO compliant. Certified knowledge pertaining to air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and construction. Supervise and schedule all contractors.

Manage departmental budget and capital expenditures. Knowledge and leadership in QCC, QI, NTRAC and HazCom Command Center.

April 2008 to May 2010

Dallas, TX TRI -SUN HEALTHCARE Maintenance Director 132 rooms). Responsible to direct, maintain and organize all scheduling activities for laundry, housekeeping and the building facilities. Ensure adherence to policy and procedures. Monitor standards and services in regards to equipment and utility testing and facility repairs. Oversee preventive, main, and general maintenance. Direct rules and regulations regarding fire life safety codes and testing. Update rules and regulations book governing healthcare facility for state purposes. Schedule, hire and supervise employees and instruct all new hires on MSDS and fire safety (nurses and directors). Certified knowledge pertaining to air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and construction. Supervise and schedule all contractors.

February 2007 to February 2008

Dallas, TX YOUNAN PROPERTIES Assistant Chief Engineer Initially started at Thanksgiving Tower - Class 'A' (6 months). Then transferred throughout the entire portfolio (6 months). Direct oversight for preventive maintenance via contractors and management of multiple Class 'A' structures. Communicated with tenants when handling requests for repairs or trying to resolve complaints.

February 2002 to February 2007

Dallas, TX STREAM REALTY Assistant Chief Engineer Responsibilities included preparation of annual budget and oversight of the bidding process from contractors and completion of bid projects. Scheduled and supervised the preventive maintenance functions for the facility in conjunction with the General Manager. Interacted on a daily basis with maintenance staff and contractors for scheduling of tasks, work schedules and daily prioritization of routines and emergency repairs/maintenance.

June 1997 to January 2002

Dallas, TX MACFARLAN REAL ESTATE Building Engineer Responsible for coordination of tenant plumbing projects and building shut-downs for HVAC and plumbing maintenance. Communicated with tenants, contractors and building management regarding maintenance projects for building. Maintained supply ordering and control of project materials. Oversaw the maintenance and operation of the Thanksgiving Tower's water fountain. Performed all of the cutting, welding and heavy equipment removal and replacements. Responsible for tenant and building management maintenance requests.

Additional Information

December 1989 to June 1997

Dallas, TX DALLAS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Welder Performed a wide range of maintenance and welding jobs. Received work-orders concerning preventive maintenance, repair and construction. Assigned to central services facility that provided support to County detention facilities along with record storage, photo lab, central laundry and the juvenile justice center. Responsible for welding, contract administration and supervision of County contractors. Accomplishments Designed and implemented layout and jig preparation.

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