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Henry Cotton

Austin,TX

Summary

Highly-Motivated , Chief Engineer with 13 years Experience and Extensive Knowledge In Facilities Maintenance, Strong interpersonal skills with working Knowledge In HVAC, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL , and Drywall . Skilled at analyzing a problem and focusing on a solution with a get it done right attitude.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Engineer

Remington Hotels
08.2020 - Current
  • Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as Pool Pumps,Air handlers, and Boilers.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
  • Worked with outside vendors and contractors on projects and repairs.
  • Attained quotes For capex Projects from qualified and dependable contractors.

Food Service Maintenance Technician

Round Rock Independent School District/Aramark
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Disassembled, repaired and reassembled equipment in good working order
  • Repaired and Maintained Industrial Kitchen Equipment
  • Ordered parts and maintained adequate inventory
  • Used technical skills, tools and techniques like soldering to repair parts
  • Selected correct motors, thermostats and other components to replace defective parts
  • Stayed within Budget guidlines

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Bonner Carrington
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Prepared Apartments for new residents
  • Completed residents service request
  • Maintained property grounds and pools
  • Cleared out abandoned apartments
  • Shared on call rotation
  • Trained junior maintenance tech in Plumbing, Hvac and Drywall

Assistant Director of Engineering

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Assume responsibilities of the Director of Engineering in his absence
  • Defined strategy and Plan to improve Preventive Maintenance program
  • Offered specific training programs to help employees maintain and improve job skills
  • Reduced and controlled expenses by implementing certain techniques
  • Assembled wiring, electrical and electronic components
  • Routinely checked fluid levels and replaced filters
  • Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears
  • Inspected and tested machinery to diagnose malfunctions
  • Troubleshoot equipment by running electrical and electronic testing devices
  • Completed routine preventative maintenance
  • Completed daily rounds to inspect facilities equipment
  • Maintained restroom facilities such as snaking drains and replacing urinals
  • Troubleshot and repaired HVAC and refrigeration equipment
  • Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored them to operating condition
  • Supervised 4 Skilled Engineers
  • Coordinate with other Departments to successfully complete important task

Assistant Maintenace Supervisor

Alliance Residental
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment
  • Retained careful and thorough maintenance and repair records
  • Replaced electrical motors and HVAC systems up to 240 volts
  • Inspected pipes and piping systems to assess their quality and condition
  • Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines
  • Performed emergency on-call work hours during the evening, weekends and some holidays

Lead Engineer

HILTON MARINA
10.2013 - 04.2016
  • Served as first responder to all Facility and Equipment issues
  • Repaired and Replace All Plumbing Parts such as Toilet sinks and Drain lines
  • Monitored and Maintained Heating Ventilation and cooling systems
  • Regularly serviced 3 buildings
  • Diagnosed Mechanical problems and determined the best way to correct them
  • Kept well Documents of all Maintenance and Repairs

Overnight Engineer

SLS Hotels
06.2012 - 10.2015
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best ways to correct them
  • Inspected drives, motors and belts
  • Followed routine and preventative maintenance checklists
  • Documented all maintenance and repairs
  • Managed tool shop, monitored stock levels and ordered parts
  • Repaired defective equipment parts
  • Changed filters on all HVAC equipment
  • Repaired and replaced plumbing parts, including fixtures and drain lines
  • Logged detailed and thorough records of maintenance performed

Engineer 3 / Overnight Engineer

W Hotel South Beach
09.2009 - 06.2012
  • Logged detailed and thorough records of maintenance performed
  • Served as first responder for all facility and equipment issues
  • Changed filters on all HVAC equipment
  • Cleared clogged drains and replaced defective parts such as valves, faucets and fixture

Education

Associate of Science - Sports Medicine

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2010

Skills

  • HVAC installation and maintenance
  • Plumbing
  • Budgets
  • Training and development
  • Team management
  • Ethical
  • Deadline-oriented
  • EPA Certified
  • Electrical Equipment Maintenance
  • Workflow planning
  • Compliance understanding
  • Relationship development
  • Dependable

Timeline

Chief Engineer

Remington Hotels
08.2020 - Current

Food Service Maintenance Technician

Round Rock Independent School District/Aramark
04.2019 - 08.2020

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Bonner Carrington
10.2017 - 04.2019

Assistant Director of Engineering

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
08.2016 - 10.2017

Assistant Maintenace Supervisor

Alliance Residental
04.2016 - 08.2016

Lead Engineer

HILTON MARINA
10.2013 - 04.2016

Overnight Engineer

SLS Hotels
06.2012 - 10.2015

Engineer 3 / Overnight Engineer

W Hotel South Beach
09.2009 - 06.2012

Associate of Science - Sports Medicine

Keiser University
Henry Cotton