Paul Bower
Haines City,FL
Summary
Driven Chief Engineer offering 12 years of supervising and executing direct preventive and corrective maintenance. In-depth knowledge of general repairs and new system installations combined with business-oriented perspective. Familiar with all facets of design, construction, and implementation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Murphco, Courtyard by Marriott
Winter Haven, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Led maintenance team in implementing preventive measures to enhance equipment reliability.
- Developed and streamlined operational procedures to improve overall efficiency of engineering services.
- Managed renovation projects, ensuring adherence to brand standards and timely completion.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify safety hazards and compliance issues within the facility.
- Collaborated with department heads to optimize energy consumption and reduce operational costs.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Evaluated vendor performance and negotiated contracts to ensure quality service delivery at competitive rates.
- 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.
- 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.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
Facilities Technician II
LEGOLAND Florida
Winter Haven, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency issues quickly to maintain smooth business operations.
- Consulted with managers to discuss major repairs to building operating systems.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed building equipment and systems to find root causes.
- Completed maintenance tasks to keep electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems operating at peak performance.
Hotel Chief Engineer
Concord Hospitality, Courtyard By Marriott
Orlando, FL
12.2014 - 04.2021
- Inspected generators and backup generators for working conditions to prepare for power outage emergencies.
- Managed budget for current and future equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Administered safety plans to train all employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
- Willing to relocate.
- Supervised all repairs, work orders, and maintenance issues to ensure comfort and safety of guest.
Hotel Chief Engineer
True North Hotel Group, Residence Inn
North Conway, NH
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Forecasted labor budgeting needs and presented proposal to financial department.
- Managed and scheduled House Person duties to keep public areas clean and polished for professional presentation.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Used Excel to prepare weekly spreadsheet reports regarding PM room charts and PM common areas status of facilities.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day.
Assistant Chief Engineer
True North Hotel Group, Residence Inn
South Portland, ME
02.2010 - 02.2013
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC) electrical and safety.
- Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including daily fosse requests and maintenance tickets.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Portland High School
South Portland, ME06.1992
Skills
- Chemical Handling
- Safety Meetings
- Facility Management
- Written and verbal communication
- Blueprint reading
- Safety monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Staff training
- Vendor relations
- Boiler maintenance
- Cooling systems
- Energy efficiency
- Elevator maintenance
- Generator maintenance
- Fault tracing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Opened new hotel in 2015, and received opening new hotel of the year award.
Certification
- HVAC Technician Training-Penn Foster Career School, South Portland, ME, 2014
- CPO-2022
- Servsafe-2019
- Chief Engineer-2014
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Murphco, Courtyard by Marriott
09.2023 - Current
Facilities Technician II
LEGOLAND Florida
05.2021 - Current
Hotel Chief Engineer
Concord Hospitality, Courtyard By Marriott
12.2014 - 04.2021
Hotel Chief Engineer
True North Hotel Group, Residence Inn
02.2013 - 12.2014
Assistant Chief Engineer
True North Hotel Group, Residence Inn
02.2010 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
South Portland High School