Joseph Fontaine
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Regional Chief Engineer with over 23 years of experience providing high-quality results through effective leadership and management of engineering teams. Dedicated to protecting and improving value of client's assets with highest level of professionalism.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Chief Engineer
Aimbridge Hospitality
Plano, Texas
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Duties include oversight of engineering and facility programs at 42 plus assets in the Texas market
- In-depth Property inspections and reports
- Working with contractors and vendors on capital and other related projects
- Interviewing prospective engineering candidates
- Installation of property management programs.
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
Dual Chief Engineer
Austin North Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard Hotels
Austin, TX
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Duties include oversight of engineering programs at both hotels
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
Chief Engineer
Holiday Inn Express
Austin, TX
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Duties focused mainly on preventative programs for guest rooms, public space, and equipment
- Helped execute capital projects
- Assisted with budget preparations
- Responsible for all facets of building and grounds.
Chief Engineer
Island One Resorts
Kissimmee, FL
03.2005 - 04.2012
Supervisor
Jackie Wickiser
Kissimmee, FL
03.2002 - 04.2012
- Directed team of 25 + engineering staff.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
12th - General Studies
Lompoc High
School
06.1979
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Request for Proposals RFPs
- Remote Office Availability
- Facilities Maintenance
- Pool Maintenance
- Remodeling
- Blueprint Reading
- Appliance Repair
- Facility Operations
- Maintenance Procedures
- Problem Resolution
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Inspections
- Workflow Development
Timeline
Regional Chief Engineer
Aimbridge Hospitality
03.2021 - 06.2023
Dual Chief Engineer
Austin North Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard Hotels
02.2018 - 03.2021
Chief Engineer
Holiday Inn Express
02.2015 - 01.2018
Chief Engineer
Island One Resorts
03.2005 - 04.2012
Supervisor
Jackie Wickiser
03.2002 - 04.2012
12th - General Studies
Lompoc High
School
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