Lawrence Nevils
Huntsville
Summary
Results-driven engineering professional with a reputation for maintaining high standards. Proven track record of leading initiatives and implementing innovative solutions. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project needs. Skilled in technical analysis and strategic planning for successful outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
WaterWalk by Wyndham
11.2023 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
- Administered safety plans to train 4 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
Chief Engineer
AC Marriott Downtown Huntsville Al
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Gathering and analyzing data, blueprints, and reports.
- Determining facility and equipment specifications.
- Analyzing project costs and preparing budgets.
- Designing and overseeing the implementation of facility expansion, layout, various systems, and quality controls.
- Evaluating operational systems and facility infrastructure to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies.
- Developing processing plans and optimizing resource allocation.
- Planning and coordinating infrastructure and equipment maintenance schedules and activities.
- Coordinating and overseeing contractors performing maintenance activities.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards.
- Preparing reports and compliance documentation
Process Technician
Credit 1 USA
12.2018 - Current
- Process documents for debt settlement, credit building and financial management. Provide credit education for various clients.
Chief Engineer
Town Place Suites Marriott MCR
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance.
- Responding to breakdowns.
- Diagnosing faults.
- Repairing equipment.
- Supervising engineering and technical staff.
- Obtaining specialist components, fixtures or fittings.
- Managing budgets.
- Maintaining statistical and financial records.
Chief Engineer
Hyatt Place Boca Raton Downtown
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Transferred from the Delray Beach location
- Responsible for maintenance for a 200 room hotel
- Managed a 3 person engineering team and 2 housemen
- Performed all aspects of hotel inspections, repairs, remodeling and ensured compliance
- Repaired heating systems and HVAC units, door locks, plumbing, carpeting, electrical, drywall, toilets, lighting, television and landscaping
- Responsible for fire safety and alarm inspections
- Hired, trained, evaluated and coached team members
- Responsible for payroll, time cards and scheduling
- Worked within budget and looked for improvements to enhance guest experience
- Coordinated with outside vendors to get the right products on time and within budget
Chief Engineer
Hyatt Place Delray Beach
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Promoted from Property Mechanic to Chief Engineer
- Responsible for maintenance of a 134 room hotel
- Managed a 3 person engineering team
- Performed all aspects of hotel inspections, repairs, remodeling and ensured compliance
- Repaired heating systems and HVAC units, door locks, plumbing, carpeting, electrical, drywall, toilets, lighting, television and landscaping
- Responsible for fire safety and alarm inspections
- Hired, trained, evaluated and coached team members
- Responsible for payroll, time cards and scheduling
- Worked within budget and looked for improvements to enhance guest experience
- Coordinated with outside vendors to get the right products on time and within budget
Property Mechanic
Hyatt Place Delray Beach
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Promoted from Houseman to Property Mechanic to Maintenance Supervisor
- Repaired and maintained grounds and sprinklers
- Inspected, maintained and repaired HVAC
- Buffed, waxed and stripped floors and preformed tile repair
- Responsible for all routine and preventative maintenance for the property
- Analyzed repetitive equipment failures
- Estimated maintenance costs and evaluated alternatives
- Forecasted spare parts costs and needs
Houseman
Hyatt Place
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Responsible for maintaining and cleaning public restrooms, common areas and meeting rooms
- Vacuum and deep clean carpets
- Trash removal, general cleaning and dusting
- Set up for banquets
- Assisted the housekeeping staff
- Provided excellent customer service to all guests
- Worked well as a team member
Education
AA - Business Management
University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2023
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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MIHigh School Diploma - undefined
Pontiac Central High School
Pontiac, MISkills
- Electrical
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Welding
- MS Office
- Hand Tools
- HVAC (4 years)
- Receptionist
- Forklift
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Blueprints
- Project management
- Safety meetings
- Team direction
- Maintenance programs
- HVAC
- Facility management
- Emergency plans & procedures
Certification
- EPA Universal
- March 2019 to Present
Timeline
Chief Engineer
WaterWalk by Wyndham
11.2023 - Current
Chief Engineer
AC Marriott Downtown Huntsville Al
01.2021 - 11.2023
Chief Engineer
Town Place Suites Marriott MCR
12.2020 - 01.2021
Process Technician
Credit 1 USA
12.2018 - Current
Chief Engineer
Hyatt Place Boca Raton Downtown
07.2017 - 10.2018
Chief Engineer
Hyatt Place Delray Beach
10.2016 - 07.2017
Property Mechanic
Hyatt Place Delray Beach
03.2015 - 10.2016
Houseman
Hyatt Place
09.2014 - 03.2015
AA - Business Management
University Of Phoenix
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Oakland Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Pontiac Central High School
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