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Michael Frates

Carson City,NV

Summary

Industrious Chief Engineer with skillsets and proven track record of team leadership, project management and customer relations. Excellent communication skills focusing on training, motivating and cultivating skills of engineering department.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Engineering

Golden Nugget Casino
South Lake Tahoe, NV
09.2023 - Current
  • Worked closely with marketing teams to identify customer needs and develop solutions that meet those needs.
  • Developed and implemented engineering strategies to optimize production processes.
  • Identified areas of improvement and led initiatives to increase efficiency.
  • Managed a team of engineers, providing guidance, training, coaching and feedback.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure employees met goals and objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to implement new technologies and systems.
  • Maintained knowledge of current trends in engineering technology and design principles.
  • Monitored project timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Director of Engineering

Hard Rock Casino
Stateline, NV
02.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw activities of contractors working within building and on job sites.
  • Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
  • Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
  • Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
  • Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
  • Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
  • Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
  • Directed team of 14 engineering staff managing 535 rooms .
  • Assisted in development of corporate plans and managed infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications.
  • Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.
  • Improved cost-efficiency and output of diverse facility equipment through corrective maintenance, repair and calibration.
  • Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
  • Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes.
  • Assessed task completion to meet tight project deadlines.
  • Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
  • Led teams of up to 17 engineers, delivering continuous mentoring and coaching in job activities.
  • Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
  • Designed and implemented engineering projects that exceeded client expectations and bolstered revenue opportunities.
  • Created professional, to-scale sketches to communicate and clarify special requirements. AutoCAD
  • Advised clients about engineering concerns for in-development projects.
  • Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
  • Oversaw project budgets ranging from $10k to $6.000.000.
  • Supervised departmental budget of $7,000monthy for materials, training and supplies.

Foreman

Buckeye Excavation
South Lake Tahoe, CA
10.2004 - 02.2020
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Monitored job site parts and equipment.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
  • Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
  • Diagnosed and corrected equipment and machinery malfunctions.
  • Planned material and equipment needs to drive on-time delivery in concert with project schedule.
  • Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures and process improvements to align with company goals and objectives.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Used AutoCAD to build out As builds, Maps, Drawings for projects, Permits and special events.
  • Pulled all special event/ Festival permits for the property.

Surveillance Technician

Hard Rock Casino
Stateline, NV
08.2014 - 02.2018
  • Worked in high-stress environments using ladders, scaffolds and high-lift equipment as well as in confined spaces such as ducts, crawlspaces and vents.
  • Programmed and installed conventional and networked alarm monitors for fire, security and water.
  • Performed regular inspections to ensure alarm systems and equipment worked according to specifications.
  • Demonstrated hands-on technical and mechanical skills, as well as experience with handling electronic devices and handhelds, among them desktops, workstations, iPad and iPhone.
  • Demonstrated efficiency in installations and maintenance individually or as part of collaborative, dedicated team.
  • Managed physical connections of Cat5 and coaxial cable, RJ45 clips and multimeter db, meter and phone butt sets.
  • Maintained certifications and technical knowledge to comply with system deployment, management and disposal standards.
  • Provided in-field customer service and dedication to satisfy user requirements for safety and visual assessment.
  • Installed, tested and serviced alarm systems to determine correction functionality.
  • Restored malfunctioning devices to original functionality and replaced as necessary.
  • Determined appropriate tools and equipment needed to perform repairs on commercial and residential systems.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Tahoe High School
South Lake Tahoe, CA
06-2003

Skills

  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Codes Compliance
  • Facility Operations
  • Team Direction
  • Resourceful Nature
  • System Design
  • Project Oversight
  • HVAC Understanding
  • Equipment Knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Field Operations
  • Personnel Management
  • Budget Coordination
  • Work Ethic
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Auto Cad
  • Heavy Equipment

Timeline

Director of Engineering

Golden Nugget Casino
09.2023 - Current

Director of Engineering

Hard Rock Casino
02.2018 - Current

Surveillance Technician

Hard Rock Casino
08.2014 - 02.2018

Foreman

Buckeye Excavation
10.2004 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

South Tahoe High School

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