JUNIOR BONILLA
Queeens
Summary
Chief Engineer with expertise in budget management and compliance, overseeing mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems since 2022. Proven leadership in fire safety and project execution within hospitality environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
The FIDI Hotel
New York, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Served as Fire and Life Safety Director, enhancing safety protocols
and conducting training for staff members. - Oversee the maintenance of the hotel's physical structure and all mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
- Ensure compliance with FDNY Fire Code and Department of Building.
- Plan and execute maintenance, repair, and renovation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to guest services.
- Oversee scheduling and payroll administration.
- Develop and manage the engineering budget, providing regular reports to management.
- Reviewing and approving projects plans, budgets and schedules.
- Ability to mentor teams and communicate vision clearly and maintain morale.
Chief Engineer
Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Midtown West
09.2024 - Current
- Develop and manage the engineering budget, providing regular reports to management.
- Served as Fire and Life Safety Director, enhancing safety protocols and conducting training for staff members.
- Performed over 30 mechanical inspections monthly, enhancing equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
- Ensure projects stay within their budgetary limitations.
- On call 24/7 to assist in any emergency that may occur.
- Oversee scheduling and payroll administration.
- Oversee the maintenance of the hotel's physical structure and all mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
- Manage inventory, order supplies, and manage vendor contracts.
- Plan and execute maintenance, repair, and renovation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to guest services.
- Executed quarterly security audits and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with FDNY Fire Code and Department of Building.
Engineering Supervisor
Warren Street Hotel
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Supervised engineering operations for pre-opening.
- Coordinated staff schedules and optimized payroll processes.
- Successfully coordinated and scheduled meetings with key vendors, enhancing collaboration and project efficiency.
- Oversaw the Building Management System, improving operational efficiency and reducing energy costs.
- Collaborated on a preventive maintenance plan for machinery.
- Led a team of three engineers and two painters on projects.
- Purchasing monthly supplies.
- Leveraged HOSTOS expertise to optimize operational efficiency.
- Conducted candidate interviews and streamlined onboarding processes for a smoother integration.
Engineering Supervisor
MADE Hotel
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
- Perform Plumbing repairs and HVAC cleaning.
- Conduct frequent quality checks on equipment to ensure maintenance is required.
- Achieved an average response time of under 5 minutes for all guest requests, enhancing satisfaction ratings.
- Provided 24/7 emergency response support.
- Served as Deputy Fire and Life Safety Director, enhancing safety protocols and conducting training for staff members.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement Administration
Kings Borough Community College
01-2022
Associates Degree - Computer Engineering and Technology
New York City College of Technology
01-2021
Skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Proficient with Microsoft word, power points & Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience in managing budgets
- Project management
- Risk Assessment
- Leadership
- Budget Management
Certification
- Temporary Fire and Life Safety Director
- Certificate of fitness for low-pressure oil burner operator
- Certificate of fitness for indoor place of assembly safety personnel
- Certificate of fitness for Fuel-oil pipping and storage system
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- OSHA 10, General Industry
- OSHA 30, General Industry
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Chief Engineer
The FIDI Hotel
08.2025 - Current
Chief Engineer
Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan Midtown West
09.2024 - Current
Engineering Supervisor
Warren Street Hotel
01.2023 - 09.2024
Engineering Supervisor
MADE Hotel
03.2022 - 03.2024
Associates Degree - Computer Engineering and Technology
New York City College of Technology
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement Administration
Kings Borough Community College