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Howard Hughes

Monroe,WA

Summary

Driven Chief Engineer offering 36 years of supervising and executing direct preventive and corrective maintenance. In-depth knowledge of general repairs and new system installations combined with business-oriented perspective. Familiar with all facets of design, construction and implementation.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Engineering

Pro Sports Club
02.2002 - 04.2024

Responsible for the care and main of the largest single site health club in the United States. Responsible for he operation and maintenance of all building systems including but not limited to, HVAC, boilers, laundry systems, all electrical systems, all plumbing systems, all pools and hot tubs, lighting systems and all life safety systems.

  • Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
  • Managed resource allocation and utilization for entire Engineering department.
  • Took ownership of assigned department-wide projects, presenting regular updates to senior leadership on progress and status.
  • Developed high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring, focused mentoring, and performance management initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.

Maintenance Engineer

Experience Music Project
06.2000 - 12.2001

Maintain and repair all building systems including but not limited to HVAC systems, electrical systems, lighting systems, plumbing systems and onsite restaurant.

  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.

Journeyman Engineer

Darigold Inc.
10.1988 - 06.2000

Operate and maintain refrigeration plant, Operate and maintained boiler plant. Repair and maintain production machinery, Operate and maintain forklifts. Design and build new conveyor system's, Sanitary weld stainless steel piping, complete preventive maintenance on production equipment

Education

No Degree - Building Maintenance

Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA

No Degree - Welding

Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA

High School Diploma -

Queen Anne High School
Seattle, WA
06.1976

Skills

Electrical- installation and troubleshooting

Plumbing- copper,cast PVC installation Toilets and faucets installation and repair

HVAC- maintenance and repair

Boilers- maintenance and repair

Lighting- installation and repair

Painting

Light carpentry

Stage, stage lighting and sound

  • Resource Allocation
  • Team Structure Management
  • Maintenance processes
  • Maintenance programs
  • Safety Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Facility Management
  • Team direction
  • Recruiting
  • Budget Creation
  • Facility Operations

Timeline

Director of Engineering

Pro Sports Club
02.2002 - 04.2024

Maintenance Engineer

Experience Music Project
06.2000 - 12.2001

Journeyman Engineer

Darigold Inc.
10.1988 - 06.2000

No Degree - Building Maintenance

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

No Degree - Welding

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Queen Anne High School
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