Esmeraldo Gonzales
Sterling,VA
Summary
Dynamic Chief Engineer with a proven track record at Baywood Hotels, excelling in facility operations and team management. Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives while enhancing system efficiencies. Developed preventive maintenance programs, ensuring operational excellence and quality assurance controls across hotel properties. Skilled in equipment calibration and fostering high-performing teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Baywood Hotels
Alexandria, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Transitioned to Chief Engineer role following acquisition by Baywood Hotels.
Maintained operational excellence in hotel engineering and maintenance functions.
Supervised engineering team to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
Implemented cost-saving measures while improving system efficiencies.
Developed and executed preventive maintenance programs for hotel facilities.
Collaborated with management to align engineering projects with business goals.
Chief Engineer
Brantley Enterprises
Fairfax and Alexandria, USA
11.2004 - 05.2022
- Repair or replace all defective plumbing fixtures in guest rooms and common areas (i.e., faucets, stop valves, cartridges, shower heads and toilets)
- Maintain and repair or replace all defective appliances in guest rooms and common areas (i.e., microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and stove tops)
- Perform minor electrical repairs (i.e., light switches, outlets and lighting fixtures)
- Perform minor HVAC repairs and maintenance in guest rooms PTACs and Magic Pak units
- Repair damaged walls and wallpaper in guest rooms and common areas
- Paint walls, ceilings, doors and door frames in guest rooms and common areas
- Program and repair or replace door locks and hardware
- Supervise 6 to 7 maintenance employees between 2 hotels
- Develop and implement procedures and maintenance programs schedules
- Create step-by-step procedures for day-to-day tasks to streamline workflow and improve efficiency
- Dismantle hotel equipment to access, remove and replace defective parts to maintain operability
- Efficiently executes shutdowns for planned maintenance and repair
- Diagnose and repair hotel mechanical machinery issues
- Prepare daily project status updates to inform management and staff of project completion or changes
- Coordinate with outside contractors to make sure their work would be up to hotel standards and county codes and that guests impact would be minimal to none
Education
High School Diploma -
St. James High School
Subic, Philippines01.1983
Some College - No Degree
St. Louis University
Baguio City, PhilippinesSkills
- Team direction
- Facility operations
- Maintenance procedures
- Equipment calibration
- Equipment knowledge
- Quality assurance controls
- Personnel management
- Team management
- Prioritization
- Document management
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Baywood Hotels
05.2022 - Current
Chief Engineer
Brantley Enterprises
11.2004 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
St. James High School
Some College - No Degree
St. Louis University
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