JUAN QUINONES
Fairmont Washington DC
Fairfax,VA
1
Language
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Accomplished Engineering Specialist experienced in managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Achieved organizational growth through strategic planning, effective communication, and team leadership. Focused on mentoring future engineers and optimizing processes for enhanced efficiency.
Work History
Assistant Director of Engineering
4 Years 9 Months- 4 years. 3 months As the Assistant Director of Engineering, fully responsible for daily operations of 413 room hotel 430,000 sq. ft. property Overseen Mechanical ,Fire systems Guestrooms areas and public spaces. Assist Budgeting coordination on a monthly and daily basis with DOE. Corporate reports on our Sustainability program such as GAIA platform and Energy Star Platform Complying with all yearly State inspection and Company Insurance codes and regulations. This included Fires codes Building codes Mechanical rooms and equipment regulation and safety codes. Assisted DOE with capital improvement projects totaling 1 million dollars, including retro-commissioning systems and upgrades to safety system panels. Domestic hot water system improved in suites. Boilers and Water heater system operating off from included. Refrigeration system on walking boxes for different hotels events spaces. Retro fit energy saving lighting system on Guest rooms Enhancements application and renovation projects throughout property public areas. Increased engineering team engagement scores to 96%. Key Accomplishments: Engineering Team Engagement scores improved to 96%,Preventive Maintenance System Executions Implemented Data base for Equipment and Inventory Reorganized and updated procedures and standards Trained staff on new Energy Management system Execute better practices on energy management system-Engaged staff and schedulers- enforced Engineering Royal Service practice Trained staff on mechanical practices at hotel operation equipment. Working together with other departments to fulfill outstanding service
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to support guestroom reliability and building uptime.
- Supervised engineering team workflows, ensuring timely response to service requests and emergency repairs.
- Tracked work orders through maintenance management systems to maintain accurate service records.
Engineering Manager/ Hotel & Casino
4 Years 4 Months- Managed daily operations of 388 hotel rooms across a 15-acre property, including 5 pools, a casino, luxury villas, and a team of 23 engineers comprising mechanics, technicians, plumbers, and room PM staff. Directed the guest PM program for all rooms and mechanical spaces. Overseen several Renovation projects. Capital improvement up-grades. Improved department engagement scores to achieve the highest overall scores among hotel departments. Implemented a database for equipment and inventory in the MMS preventive maintenance system. Reorganized and updated procedures and standards, and trained staff on energy management practices. Developed and organized staff daily tasks and operational schedules using the hotel operation request tool, and remodeled hotel kitchen spaces along with pool bar renovations. Conducted employee engagement survey Improved by 56% to 96%
- Directed maintenance operations across hotel and casino facilities, ensuring reliable HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
- Led engineering staff, assigning work orders, monitoring priorities, and supporting consistent service standards.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset performance.
Engineering Manager
3 Years- 3 years. Key Accomplishments: Preventive Maintenance System Database for Equipment and Inventory Reorganized and updated procedures and standards. Trained staff on new energy management system to enhance operational efficiency. Improved Lodgment System-organized staff and schedules. Implemented battery and lamp recycling program to promote sustainability and compliance with environmental regulations. Responsibilities: Managing and repairing all the hotel public areas and interior, kitchen areas, electrical room areas, Lobby areas mechanical room's areas and restaurant areas. Communicate morning line-up and accommodate engineering staff for daily tasks on the entire engineering department operation. Attend daily morning hotel staff meeting with executive committee board(ECB). Inspect all job performance throughout the entire hotel engineering department operation. Implement and maintain safety standard procedures for work environments. Managed vendor relationships and coordinated subcontractors for electrical, mechanical, and HVAC projects to ensure timely and quality execution. Accountable for Human Resource staff payroll paper work. Managed technical tasks on property areas including chillers, cooling towers, pump systems, boilers, and HVAC units. Troubleshooting performance throughout the property including rooms, elevator, and fire alarms. Manage and coordinate technicians work on all kitchen and restaurant appliances.
- Directed preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
- Supervised engineering staff, assigning work orders and balancing daily service priorities.
- Coordinated guestroom inspections and expedited repairs to support hotel operations.
Education
One Year Business Administration
Skills
Plumbing (10+ years)
Electrical System Maintenance
Irrigation (10+ years)
Blueprint Reading (10+ years)
Construction Management
Welding tools (10+ years)
Power Meters (10+ years)
Electrical Wiring
Low Voltage (10+ years)
Water System Management
Tile installation
Landscaping Management
Heavy Equipment Operation
Plumbing expertise
Construction tools (10+ years)
Dry wall tools (10+ years)
Power tools (10+ years)
Maintenance technician
Project management
Project coordination (10+ years)
Project Scheduling
Vendor Management
Payroll Management
PROCRUMENT Vendor System (PVS) (10+ years)
EPICOR Vendor System (BVS) (5 years)
Microsoft Suite (5 years)
Microsoft Excel (5 years)
Team Collaboration
Organizational skills (10+ years)
Presentation Software
English - Fluent
English (10+ years)
Remodeling (10+ years)
Power tools (10+ years)
English - Fluent
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 different Tech companies in the development of retro-commissioning project on our Mechanical assess for a much efficient and sustainable energy preservation. first phase was completed 2025.
- A sustainability advancement capital project of 276 Solar Panel system to continue to be more energy efficient building completed in 2024.
- Water reduction plan throughout the entire domestic water system advancing on ways and apportunities to recycle and reduce to a 50% water consumption at the moment this Capital project is approved and active.
Certification
Intermediate. Journeyman Electrician, CFC certify.
LANGUAGES
Spanish / English
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Director of Engineering
Timeline
Assistant Director of Engineering
Fairmont Washington DC
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Engineering Manager/ Hotel & Casino
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel & Fox Wood Casino
01.2018 - 05.2022Read More
Engineering Manager
EL San Juan Hotel and Casino Hilton Curio Collection Property
01.2015 - 01.2018Read More
National University College
One Year Business Administration
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