Lorne Dennett
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Driven chief engineer with 20+ years of experience. Excellent at overseeing routine and corrective maintenance, directing repairs, and managing new installations with an eye for business needs. Knowledgeable about all parts of the design, construction and implementation processes. Prepared to leverage several years of leadership experience to pursue new long-term position.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
AC Marriott Hotel
Bentonville, AR
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems encountered by staff during project execution.
- Coordinated with vendors to acquire necessary parts for engineering projects.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify areas of improvement or repair needs.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to meet shared objectives.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics for accuracy prior to implementation.
- Maintained records of engineering activities including materials used, labor costs.
- Conducted cost analysis on projects to ensure profitability goals were met.
- Managed a team of engineers in the design, development, testing, installation and maintenance of complex mechanical systems.
- Provided training as needed on proper usage of tools, software applications.
- Provided leadership and guidance to junior engineers on day-to-day tasks.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss issues related to engineering operations.
- Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes.
Corporate Chief Engineer
21c Museum Hotels
Bentonville, AR
08.2011 - 12.2024
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
- Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures.
- Assisted in development of corporate plans and managed infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications.
- Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
- Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
- Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.
- Oversaw activities of contractors working within building and on job sites.
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
- Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes.
- Maintained records of engineering activities including materials used, labor costs.
- Identified potential risks associated with engineering projects and created mitigation plans.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics for accuracy prior to implementation.
- Coordinated with vendors to acquire necessary parts for engineering projects.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times during engineering operations.
- Established performance metrics for measuring progress against objectives.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss issues related to engineering operations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive engineering plans to ensure successful project completion.
- Drafted reports summarizing project status updates for management review.
- opened 8 of the 21C hotels
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
Education
Associate in Automotive - Automotive And Diesel
Universal Technical Institute
Glendale, AZ05-1998
Skills
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Cost analysis
- Blueprint review
- Team leadership
- Vendor coordination
- Maintenance programs
- System integration
- Safety management
- Energy management
- Asset management
- Facilities budgeting & control
Certification
- Epa certified
Accomplishments
- Promoted to corporate Chief Engineer with the first 5 years of being employed by 21C
Timeline
Chief Engineer
AC Marriott Hotel
12.2024 - 01.2026
Corporate Chief Engineer
21c Museum Hotels
08.2011 - 12.2024
Associate in Automotive - Automotive And Diesel
Universal Technical Institute