Fernando Castaneda
Cathedral City,CA
Summary
A leadership position where I can utilize my skills, knowledge & background in the hospitality industry as a chief engineer.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
Hyatt Regency Suites
Palm Springs, CA
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the operation of 197 suites, a 7-floor property with a team of 6 engineers. Conduct building walks and inspections on a weekly basis. Oversee scheduling, purchasing of tools/supplies, hire, train, and discipline of staff. Maintain a positive team morale and support, PPE, log out tag out, and hazcom training. Coordinate any and all renovation projects with GM and contractors. Work closely with all vendors, contractors, and local officials. Ensure proper operation of elevators, pool, laundry, and kitchen equipment. Attend weekly managers meetings, daily stand-up meetings, and monthly executive meetings. Brief GM on a daily basis on any and all ongoing projects. Various other duties.
Director of Engineering
Wyndham Hotel Santa Monica
Santa Monica
12.2018 - 04.2023
- Oversee a property of 132 rooms on 6 floors, with 5 engineers, 1 security guard, 1 groundskeeper
- Responsible for safety training, department meetings, scheduling, interviewing, & hiring of candidates
- Labor control, budget control, department expenses, material ordering, tools & supply inventory
- Work closely with housekeeping manager to keep room inventory accurate (rooms out of order etc.)
- Prepare property for QA inspections, meet all brand standards & keep GSS scores to a satisfaction score
- Attend monthly safety meetings, weekly executive committee meetings as well as one on one meeting with the GM
- Maintain a PM program for guest rooms, public areas, kitchen/laundry & pool equipment
- Work closely with all vendors, contractors, general manager & ownership on a $58 million dollar renovation (18-month project)
- Assure all city, county & state inspections are to passing level (elevator, high rise, pool & health department)
- Oversee the installation of new guest door locks, phone system, pool, kitchen & laundry equipment
- Work with GM on CAPEX & ECAPEX expenses, obtain the proper bids from contractors & vendors
- Spearhead guest or team member investigations, reports, incidents alongside with human resources manager.
Director of Engineering
Sheraton Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Manage a team of 5 engineers & 3 grounds man (Outside Vendor) on a property of 280 guest rooms
- Train staff in Customer Service, Empowerment & Standard operating procedures
- Ensure room maintenance requests are handled in a timely & courteous manner
- Assist as necessary with special projects & renovations
- Participate in staff & safety committee meetings weekly & monthly
- Ensure hotel is in compliance with state, local & ADA laws
- Implement a preventative maintenance program for guest rooms & public areas
- Review guest comment cards/surveys to ensure all problems are addressed in a timely manner
- Participate in energy conservation programs
- Develop & implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds & other assets in an acceptable state of repair
- Train staff in fire safety, BBP, PPE, Lifting & HAZCOM
- Interview, scheduling, hire & counseling of staff
- Monitor of labor, expenses for Cap Ex projects & purchase orders
- Assure all QA inspections are met with brand standards.
Director of Engineering
Residence Inn Marriott
Oxnard
10.2011 - 07.2015
- Oversee daily operations of 252 room property with a department of 6 engineers
- Manage & control budget, payroll, scheduling, purchases & expenses
- Implement a Preventive maintenance program for guest rooms & all public areas
- Safety training of staff & all departments (BBP, PPE, Lock out tag out, Fire drills etc)
- Interview, hire candidates & counsel, discipline of staff
- Provide guest services beyond guest expectations
- Update & brief general manager on a daily basis & all ongoing projects
- Work closely with other department managers and attend weekly staff meetings
- Oversee capital renovations & expenses
- Maintain a close & professional relationship with vendors & contractors.
Chief Engineer
Viceroy
Palm Springs
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Oversee the daily operations & projects of the hotel
- Implement a Preventative Maintenance program
- Perform routine maintenance on all operating equipment
- Respond to all guest room calls & address all concerns
- Coordinate with other managers on all on-going projects
- Safety train all departments (Hazcom, BBP, PPE & fire safety)
- Brief general manager on a daily basis of property status & projects
- Attend weekly staff meetings
- Scheduling, labor, budget & expense control
- Interviewing & hiring of applicants, counseling of staff
- Attend pre-conference meetings on upcoming events.
Director of Engineering & Security
Holiday Inn
Palm Springs
11.2007 - 06.2010
- Responsible for upkeep of 248 suites, interior & exterior of grounds
- Preventive Maintenance of all guest rooms, public areas & all operating equipment
- Supervise staff, assure completion of projects & meet deadlines
- Inspection of all guest rooms, public areas & elevators
- Assure interior, exterior of property & landscaping maintains a presentable appearance
- Monitor cooling tower, a/c units, pool equipment for proper operation
- Installation, maintenance & diagnose of guest room/access locks (Vingcard)
- Assure all Q&A inspection are passed with no or limited infractions
- Safety training of all departments, (Fire, bending/lifting, PPE, Hazcom, BBP)
- Attend weeks staff meetings with general manager & other department head
- Responsible for upkeep & maintenance of shuttle vehicles
- C.C.T.V
- Monitoring, review of security logs, address any & all guest, staff, property concerns
- Work closely with local police & fire personnel
- Assure property operations meet all State, County & City regulations
- Monitor labor, control of budget, operating expenses & scheduling.
Chief Engineer
Hilton Garden Inn
Rancho Mirage
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Oversee daily operations & upkeep of property
- Implementing a P.M
- Program for all guest rooms & public areas
- Repair & maintenance of kitchen, laundry & pool equipment
- Monthly inspections & service of all a/c units
- Service & Repair of guest rooms/access door locks
- Brief G.M
- On a daily basis on property operations & projects
- Maintain a presentable appearance of property (interior/exterior)
- Scheduling, interviewing, counseling, training of all staff & departments
- Labor control, monitoring of budget & operating expenses.
Education
Sheriffs Reserve Level 1
Ventura County Sheriffs Department
Ventura, CA08-1990
Other - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (R-410A Safety)
American Trainco
Bakersfield, CAOther - Administration of Justice 1
Moorpark Community College
Moorpark, CAHigh school or equivalent - General Education
Thousand Oaks High School
Thousand Oaks, CASkills
- Exceptional Communicating skills, both verbal & written
- Multi tasks
- Problem solving
- Professional neat appearance & ethic
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Hyatt Regency Suites
04.2023 - 04.2024
Director of Engineering
Wyndham Hotel Santa Monica
12.2018 - 04.2023
Director of Engineering
Sheraton Agoura Hills
07.2015 - 12.2018
Director of Engineering
Residence Inn Marriott
10.2011 - 07.2015
Chief Engineer
Viceroy
08.2010 - 03.2011
Director of Engineering & Security
Holiday Inn
11.2007 - 06.2010
Chief Engineer
Hilton Garden Inn
06.2005 - 08.2007
Sheriffs Reserve Level 1
Ventura County Sheriffs Department
Other - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (R-410A Safety)
American Trainco
Other - Administration of Justice 1
Moorpark Community College
High school or equivalent - General Education
Thousand Oaks High School
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