Chris Ring
Maryland Heights,MO
Summary
Hardworking chief engineer adept at overseeing routine and corrective maintenance, directing repairs and managing new installations with an eye for business needs. Knowledgeable about all parts of the design, construction and implementation processes. Prepared to leverage several years of leadership experience to pursue new long-term position.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Embassy Suites St. Louis/St. Charles
Saint Charles, MO
07.2020 - Current
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify areas of improvement or repair needs.
- Provided leadership and guidance to junior engineers on day-to-day tasks.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during engineering operations.
- Coordinated with vendors to acquire necessary parts for engineering projects.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to meet shared objectives.
- Maintained records of engineering activities including materials used, labor costs.
- Provided training as needed on proper usage of tools, software applications.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems encountered by staff during project execution.
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Oversaw activities of contractors working within building and on job sites.
- Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
- Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
Maintenance Supervisor
Embassy Suites St. Louis/St. Charles
St. Charles , MO
06.2005 - Current
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Investigated customer complaints about product quality issues due to malfunctioning equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of all equipment in the facility to identify any potential problems before they became serious issues.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Inspected machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Maintenance Technician
Holiday Inn St. Peters
St. Peters, MO
10.1997 - 06.2005
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt South
City Of Saint Peters, MO06-1997
Basic Courses
St. Charles Community Collage
St. Charles, MOSkills
- Facilities budgeting & control
- Maintenance procedures
- Maintenance processes
- Emergency plans & procedures
- Maintenance planning
- Energy conservation techniques
- Maintenance programs
- HVAC
- Facility operations
- Equipment operation
- Asset management
- Facility management
- Troubleshooting
- Tool management
- Grounds upkeep
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Drywalling
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Fire alarm systems
- HVAC systems
- Equipment installation
- Air handlers
- Hand and power tools
- Building automation
- Codes compliance
- Maintaining components
- Drywall repair
- Boiler maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Preventive Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Multiple Employee of the Month Awards.
- Help achieved many outstanding Quality Assurance scores.
Certification
- CPO Certification
- Type I & III HVAC Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Embassy Suites St. Louis/St. Charles
07.2020 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Embassy Suites St. Louis/St. Charles
06.2005 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Holiday Inn St. Peters
10.1997 - 06.2005
- CPO Certification
- Type I & III HVAC Certification
High School Diploma -
Fort Zumwalt South
Basic Courses
St. Charles Community Collage
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