Chief Engineer - Facilities & Safety Leader

DEVEN D. REED

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OBJECTIVE

Practical and experienced Chief Engineer with a strong background in facility maintenance, technical systems troubleshooting, and property safety management. Experienced in managing day-to-day facilities operations, leading teams, coordinating preventive maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with local codes. Combines solid technical skills with an organized background in safety operations and team accountability. CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Technical Certifications: EPA Universal HVAC Certification Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO)

• Safety Certifications: Active CJSTC Officer Safety & Security Certification

• Core Skills: Advanced Troubleshooting, Blueprint Reading, PM Scheduling, Chemical Testing, Vendor Operations, Fleet/Asset Preservation, Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Engineer Homewood Suites by Hilton, Jacksonville, FL April 2024 – September 2026

• Recruit, train, and supervise the engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and rapid response.

• Oversee the daily maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of all hotel physical structures and mechanical systems, including HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, and boiler networks.

• Design and execute property-wide preventive maintenance programs, successfully reducing equipment downtime and extending capital asset life cycles.

• Conduct comprehensive structural safety inspections, spearhead life-safety drills, and ensure 100% compliance with local building codes and fire regulations.

• Serve as the primary on-site coordinator for property emergencies, implementing clear procedures to safeguard guests, staff, and physical assets.

Maintenance Technician DoubleTree by Hilton, Jacksonville, FL September 2023 – April 2024

• Diagnosed, repaired, and optimized commercial hospitality systems, ensuring high-efficiency output of electrical and plumbing lines.

• Led minor structural and mechanical repair projects, coordinating small teams to complete assignments safely and within strict timelines.

• Maintained building perimeter integrity, controlled physical access points, and conducted routine safety checks to minimize property liabilities.

Maintenance Technician Embassy Suites by Hilton, Jacksonville, FL September 2022 – August 2023

• Performed critical routine and emergency physical plant maintenance across high-occupancy facility layouts.

• Monitored property compliance frameworks daily to guarantee perfect alignment with corporate health, safety, and environmental protocols.

• Managed internal task distributions, tracked materials inventory, and assisted in optimizing the engineering department's daily schedule.

Operations & Security Officer (Corrections) Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville, FL

April 2021 – April 2022

• Directed, supervised, and managed daily schedules and behavior parameters for large populations under restrictive conditions.

• Handled high-stress conflict scenarios and behavioral emergencies with absolute authority, utilizing strategic communication and force-mitigation tactics.

• Managed complex transit schedules, controlled restricted access barriers, and audited incoming property and supplies to secure facility parameters.

Institutional Security Officer First Coast Security (UNF Shands Hospital), Jacksonville, FL

October 2019 – February 2021

• Executed strategic foot and mobile patrols across an expansive medical campus, protecting personnel, infrastructure, and visitors.

• Managed immediate response to facility breaches and internal physical threats, creating detailed compliance reports for executive review.

Facilities Engineer / Safety Patrol Omni Hotel, Downtown Jacksonville, FL

2015 – 2019

• Executed day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance across large-scale commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and primary plumbing loops.

• Monitored, tested, and maintained complex commercial property life-safety networks, fire suppression systems, and surveillance loops.

• Maintained rigorous maintenance logs and calibrated critical equipment parameters to ensure strict compliance with municipal code.

• Conducted continuous security patrols, facility fire drills, safety audits, and served as a primary responder during operational interruptions.

Contract Operations Specialist / Applicator International Marine & Industrial, Jacksonville, FL

2010 – 2014

• Executed specialized technical surface preparation and precision chemical coatings applications on U.S. Navy vessels.

• Interpreted technical engineering layouts and structural blueprints to check asset tolerances and ensure exact contract parameters.

• Operated safely within highly hazardous and secure environments, utilizing specialized tools under strict industrial regulations.

• Collaborated tightly within a multi-tiered chain of command to complete high-visibility, time-sensitive structural preservation projects.

Operations & Safety Patrol Intown Suites, Orange Park, FL 2008 – 2010

• Conducted continuous perimeter audits and structural security sweeps, securing multi-building layouts against theft, property damage, and safety hazards.

Operations & Security Supervisor (Corrections) Vermillion Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA

2005 – 2008

• Supervised high-density populations, designed shift security schedules, and executed thorough structural block audits to ensure absolute institutional safety.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Specialized Technical Training: FSCJ Academy Programs, Jacksonville, FL

• Leadership Development: FLYCA Military Academy Leadership and Discipline Program

• General Education: Penn Foster High School

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