Rick E. Hudson
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at Grand Hyatt Seattle, adept in HVAC&R systems and building automation. Proven track record in managing multi-million dollar budgets and leading diverse teams. Skilled in troubleshooting and designing complex systems while fostering collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency. Passionate about driving excellence in facility management.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Advanced Refrigeration and AC
Clover Park Technical College
Lakeview
02.2024 - Current
Professor Commercial, Stationary, Industrial Instruction
Renton Technical College
Renton
09.2017 - Current
- Presently, I teach approximately 31 different courses over two-years for the CBE/IE program
- I am a member of the Executive board for IUOE 302 (formerly known as IUOE 286)
- I also serve on two planning committees, CBE and PM for RTC
- Other duties include interviewing instructors, providing support for three evening adjunct instructors for CBE, IE and PM
Maintenance Manager
Holland Partner Group
03.2013 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Coppins Well Property: 1000 Minor Avenue, Seattle (currently at this property)
- Property details: 17 stories high-rise containing 236 apartments with a crew of 3
- Managed two mid-rise buildings, eight floors in height with several levels of parking, adding up to 100 units in one property and 131 in the other
- I managed all of the property assets as it relates to maintenance and service
- I managed as well as project the maintenance budgets for both properties
- I also managed all software, building entry systems, communications and building automation systems
- Both of the properties I opened and leased up
- Coppins Well Property: 1000 Minor Avenue, Seattle (currently at this property)
- Property details: 17 stories high-rise containing 236 apartments with a crew of 3
Refrigeration and AC Mechanic
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
Seattle
11.2011 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Refrigeration Department, Facilities and Alterations Division
- The primary duties are to repair, replace, and maintain all refrigeration systems that include all types of chillers, heat pumps, package units, split AC's, mini splits, supermarket type refrigeration units
- Refrigeration Department, Facilities and Alterations Division
Maintenance Supervisor
Prometheus Real Estate Company
Seattle
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: Axis Apartments
- Maintained a seven story, 114 Luxury Apartment building that included all mechanical, structural, apartment make-ready, physical assets, and the R & M budget
- Axis Apartments
Director of Engineering, Department Head, Planning Committee Member
One Ocean Resort and Spa
Atlantic Beach
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Managed and maintained a 4 Diamond, 193 Room Hotel, Spa, and Pool with 6 direct reports managing a budget around $800,000 annually
Director of Engineering, Executive Committee Member
PCH Resorts – Renaissance Battlehouse Hotel & Spa
Mobile
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Managed a 4 Diamond, 238 rooms Hotel, Spa, 1 main kitchen, restaurant, bar, and Olympic size Pool with approximately 10 Engineers and an R & M Budget around 1 Million not including maintenance contracts
- Managed the Wintrack preventive maintenance system and Guestware maintenance system
- Budget projections, which also include FF & E planning and project management and contract negotiations
- Training each Engineer one on one to improve and enhance the existing trade skill level as well as training for new roles to develop further the department
- The primary function was a strategic business leader in the Hotel on the Executive Level but also I worked in an active hand-on mode with each Engineer
Service Estimator HVACR Commercial Systems and House Account Manager
Trane Seattle Commercial Service
Redmond
02.2007 - 08.2008
- I wrote technical documents and produced professional proposals and quotes within a + or – 3% gross margin
- Generating Estimates from the cost side and applying adequate margins and contingencies while following all relevant codes
Assistant Director of Engineering, Department Head
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Seattle
07.2004 - 02.2007
- Department Head over the Engineering Department which managed a 144 plus Million dollar 30 stories building with 425 rooms, 3 kitchens, 2 Ballrooms, breakout rooms, one main laundry, Restaurant, and all its assets
- Managed a team of 15 Engineers of all various skill levels, talents, and backgrounds
- Our annual budget was around 3 to 4 million dollars for Repairs, Maintenance, and Salaries
- My personal responsibility was for the R & an M budget of 1.5 m
Building Superintendent
The Tower on Ryan Park
Mobile
08.2003 - 07.2004
- Maintained and managed an 11 story Apartment building that encompasses both residential and commercial spaces
- Managing all financial operations as it pertains to the structure of the building, and maintenance
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
IMS School
Mobile
01.1991 - 06.2003
- I managed all grounds of approximately 26 acres comprising 6 main buildings that encompass our School and Church
Education
Masters - English & Creative Non-Fiction Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Non-Fiction Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
11.2014
Troy State University
Troy, Alabama01.2008
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama01.1998
Core Curriculum - Arts and Sciences
Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, Alabama01.1994
High School Diploma -
IMS
Mobile, Alabama01.1982
Skills
- Building Software
- Siemens Apogee Insight
- Metasys
- Fujitec Elevator Controls
- Yardi
- Guestware
- Wintrack
- Winscore
- Inncom Thermostat Control
- SRS Wins
- Marlock
- Onity
- Door King
- HVAC&R
- Refrigerant Working Knowledge
- Refrigeration License
- EPA Certification Type 1 & 2
- Install
- Troubleshoot
- Design
- Repair
- Replace
- Chiller Units
- Water Source Heat Pump
- Steam Generation Plants
- Calculating Heat and Cooling Loads
- Gas Furnaces
- Water Heaters
- Electrical Work
- Repair or Replace Fixtures
- Install Wiring Systems
- Breaker Panels
- Disconnects
- Receptacles
- Conduit
Skills
Siemens Apogee Insight, Metasys, fujitec elevator controls, Yardi, Guestware, Wintrack and winscore, Inncom thermostat control, Door and entry software: SRS Wins, Marlock, Onity, and Door king, Refrigerant Working Knowledge: R123, R12, R409a, R22, R410, R717, R404, Refrigeration license with the State of Alabama, EPA certification Type 1 & 2, Performing work on voltages ranging: 12vac-600vac, Installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems, Fabrication of rafters, hip and valley, floor ceiling joists, Installation or repair of building items such as windows, doors, fascia, trim, Install and repair or replace all types of sewage and supply water systems, Perform stick, wire, shielded gas welding, and brazing of all metals, Installation of brick, block, slate, marble, granite, ceramic, Repair or replace and preventative maintenance of various types of machinery
Timeline
Professor of Advanced Refrigeration and AC
Clover Park Technical College
02.2024 - Current
Professor Commercial, Stationary, Industrial Instruction
Renton Technical College
09.2017 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Holland Partner Group
03.2013 - 12.2017
Refrigeration and AC Mechanic
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
11.2011 - 04.2012
Maintenance Supervisor
Prometheus Real Estate Company
01.2011 - 09.2011
Director of Engineering, Department Head, Planning Committee Member
One Ocean Resort and Spa
05.2010 - 09.2010
Director of Engineering, Executive Committee Member
PCH Resorts – Renaissance Battlehouse Hotel & Spa
05.2009 - 02.2010
Service Estimator HVACR Commercial Systems and House Account Manager
Trane Seattle Commercial Service
02.2007 - 08.2008
Assistant Director of Engineering, Department Head
Grand Hyatt Seattle
07.2004 - 02.2007
Building Superintendent
The Tower on Ryan Park
08.2003 - 07.2004
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
IMS School
01.1991 - 06.2003
Masters - English & Creative Non-Fiction Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - English and Creative Non-Fiction Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Troy State University
University of South Alabama
Core Curriculum - Arts and Sciences
Faulkner State Community College
High School Diploma -
IMS