Philip Skinner
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Extensive experience, knowledge and hands-on ability in multiple trade skills. Dependable Director of Engineering bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with as strong work ethic and advance complex problem-solving skills
Experienced with managing complex engineering projects and ensuring operational efficiency. Utilizes advanced technical skills to solve critical engineering challenges. Track record of effective team leadership and strategic decision-making.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Hilton Doubletree Hotel
05.2004 - 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.
- 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.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
Task Force
Sonesta Hotels
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisting Engineering departments to improve and succeed
- Observe and recognize any areas for improvement
- Assist current Director or organize department during the absence of a Director
Director of Engineering and Security
AMANGIRI, AMAN RESORTS
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Property had not had a director for over 2 years
- My role was to organize department before arrival of new Director in March 2024, prepare department for 2 week shutdown for major projects and lead the team thru shutdown
- Developed SOP's for engineering and Security department
- Updated 5 year Capex plan
- Submitted multiple Capex requests for shut down
- Developed project schedule for Engineering department and sub contractors
- Organized sub contractors to complete work on time and within budget
- Lead team of 45 Engineers and department volunteers to complete all shut down maintenance projects
- Summary: Engineering department needed leadership to organize staff to strengths
- Organizing of shut down projects had not begun and required much work and attention to detail in a very short window of opportunity
- All work, subcontractor and engineering was completed on time
- Engineering department left organized and feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment
- Security department left with new Sop's and tools to perform there job in a very difficult setting
Director Of Engineering
Hilton Tucson East
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained a safe functioning facility while ensuring compliance with local and federal laws and standards
- Made sure all environmental and health guidelines were maintained
- Chairman of safety committee
- Employee management Oversee daily operations including regularly scheduled room and equipment PM's
- Developed Engineering safety and daily SOP's
- Conducted regular safety meetings
- Performed annual associate performance reviews
- Project Management: Oversee all Capital projects from conception to completion
- Maintained quality control and accountability for all sub-contractors and vendors
- Scheduled all work so as not to interfere with guest experience
- Budget Maintained monthly and yearly budget
- Involved in budget meetings for yearly Engineering department budget
- Developed and executed policies, standards, and procedures for the department
- Coordinate and direct projects, setting goals and coordinating technical operations
- Discuss project details with management, production, or marketing
- Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and oversee contract negotiations
- Install, test, operate, maintain, or repair facilities or equipment
- Review and approve contracts and budgets
Director Of Engineering
The Graduate Hotel
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Initial Startup Oversee construction to make sure the hotels interests and layout was maintained
- Worked with construction company to make any changes needed to assure proper and efficient operation of the hotel upon opening
- Ensured all safety protocols were being followed
- Maintained a safe functioning facility while ensuring compliance with local and federal laws and standards
- Made sure all environmental and health guidelines were maintained
- Chairman of safety committee
- Employee management Oversee daily operations including regularly scheduled room and equipment PM's
- Developed Engineering safety and daily SOP's
- Conducted regular safety meetings
- Performed annual associate performance reviews
- Project Management: Oversee all Capital projects from conception to completion
- Maintained quality control and accountability for all sub-contractors and vendors
- Scheduled all work so as not to interfere with guest experience
- Budget Maintained monthly and yearly budget
- Involved in budget meetings for yearly Engineering department budget
Director Of Engineering
The Westin La Paloma Resort And Spa
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Maintained a safe functioning facility while ensuring compliance with local and federal laws and standards
- Made sure all environmental and health guidelines were maintained
- Chairman of safety committee
- Employee management Oversee daily operations including regularly scheduled room and equipment PM's
- Developed Engineering safety and daily SOP's
- Conducted regular safety meetings
- Performed annual associate performance reviews
- Project Management: Oversee all Capital projects from conception to completion
- Maintained quality control and accountability for all sub-contractors and vendors
- Scheduled all work so as not to interfere with guest experience
- Budget Maintained monthly and yearly budget
- Involved in budget meetings for yearly Engineering department budget
Field Operations Manager
Maly & Associates Inc
08.2003 - 08.2017
- Developed new procedures and processes to improve the company's flow
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
- Worked with accuracy and attention to detail
- Developed solutions documentation
- Established and maintained cooperative relationships with staff members
- Encouraged staff to achieve their best, resulting in greater productivity
- Effectively managed budgets and reduced spending
- Contributed to the efficient management of the busy company
- Answered all consumer questions in a friendly and knowledgeable manner
- Worked closely to build rapport with existing teammates and provide ongoing mentorship
- Communicated job expectations; plan, monitor, evaluate, and review job contributions
- Trained new employees and provided ongoing individual training to maintain staff accountability
- Ensured that all practices correspond to industry standards and regulations
- Improved work process by studying and implementing the required procedures
- Communicated job expectations; planned, monitored, evaluated, and reviewed job contributions
Education
GED - Business
College Tucson
03.1988
Skills
- Multitasking
- Cooperation
- Strategic Thinking
- Time Management
- Detail-Oriented
- Organized
- Problem Identification
- Negotiation
- Process improvement
- Quality control
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Plumbing
- Quality Assurance
- Maintenance
- Project Planning
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction
- Troubleshooting
- Safety meetings
- Safety management
- Maintenance processes
Certification
- Certified pool operator
- OSHA 10 hour certification
- ServSafe certification
Timeline
Task Force
Sonesta Hotels
03.2024 - 05.2024
Director of Engineering and Security
AMANGIRI, AMAN RESORTS
09.2023 - 03.2024
Director Of Engineering
Hilton Tucson East
01.2021 - 09.2023
Director Of Engineering
The Graduate Hotel
05.2020 - 01.2021
Director Of Engineering
The Westin La Paloma Resort And Spa
01.2017 - 01.2020
Chief Engineer
Hilton Doubletree Hotel
05.2004 - Current
Field Operations Manager
Maly & Associates Inc
08.2003 - 08.2017
- Certified pool operator
- OSHA 10 hour certification
- ServSafe certification
GED - Business
College Tucson
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