Robert Stover
Ocala
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with extensive experience, excelling in project management and budget oversight. Proven track record in preventive maintenance and team leadership, ensuring optimal facility operations. Adept at troubleshooting HVAC and plumbing systems, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency while enhancing guest satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Residence Inn - Tampa at USF/Medical Center
Tampa
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for all building maintenance, engineering and operations of a 75 room hotel, planning and scheduling all maintenance and engineering works within budgets and time constraints.
- Responsible for leading and developing a small maintenance team.
- Perform responsibilities of supplier and stock management, as well as budgets and costs.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all hotel equipment, to include HVAC systems, PTAC heat pumps, commercial kitchen appliances and commercial laundry equipment.
- Attend daily meetings with dept managers and GM.
- Maintained and repaired electrical systems, mechanical equipment, plumbing systems also responsible for ensuring that the fire alarm and life safety systems are in operable condition at all times.
- Developed a professional work relationship with State, County, Local inspectors and contractors.
Director of Engineering
Bilmar Beach Resort
Treasure Island
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for all building maintenance, engineering and operations of a 166 room four star resort.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling all maintenance and engineering works, within budgets and time constraints.
- Responsible for leading and developing a team of five maintenance engineers and one painter.
- Perform responsibilities of supplier and stock management, as well as for budgets and costs.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all hotel equipment, to include HVAC systems, PTAC heat pumps, commercial kitchen appliances and commercial laundry equipment.
- Attend daily meetings with dept managers and GM.
- Maintained and repaired electrical systems, mechanical equipment, plumbing systems also responsible for ensuring that the fire alarm and life safety systems are in operable condition at all times.
- Developed a professional work relationship with State, County, Local inspectors and contractors.
Director of Engineering
Homewood Suites by Hilton
St. Petersburg
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Hands-on Director of Engineering for a 112 Room Hotel.
- Responsible for all aspects of maintenance and preventive maintenance.
- Supervise maintenance associates providing training and motivation.
- Procurement of all material necessary to ensure property functions to its highest standards.
- Strong mechanical and structural aptitudes.
- Extensive knowledge in electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning.
- Experienced in fire alarm and life safety systems.
- Experienced with commercial kitchen equipment and commercial laundry equipment.
- Ensure that the property is in full compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
- Adhere to budget guidelines.
Assistant Director of Engineering
Sirata Beach Resort
St. Petersburg
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Responsible for all aspects of maintenance and preventive maintenance on seven buildings, 382 guest rooms.
- Supervise maintenance associates providing training, motivation, and performance feedback.
- Monitor and direct scheduling of all maintenance personnel and vendors and ensure staff adheres to company policies and procedures.
- Adhere to budget guidelines, procurement of all material necessary to ensure property functions to the highest standards.
- Direct morning meetings with maintenance department.
- Assist with planning and execution of all preventive maintenance programs.
Director of Engineering
Pierhouse Resort & Spa
Key West
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Responsible for all building maintenance, engineering and operations of a 142 room four star resort and spa.
- Responsible for planning and scheduling all maintenance and engineering works, within budgets and time constraints.
- Responsible for leading and developing a team of hotel maintenance staff, beach attendants and grounds dept.
- Perform responsibilities of supplier and stock management, as well as for budgets and costs.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all hotel equipment, to include HVAC systems, PTAC heat pumps and commercial kitchen appliances.
- Attend daily meetings with dept managers and GM.
- Maintained and repaired electrical systems, mechanical equipment, plumbing systems also responsible for ensuring that the fire alarm and life safety systems are in operable condition at all times.
- Developed a professional work relationship with State, County, Local inspectors and contractors.
Maintenance Supervisor
Oceanwalk Apartments
Key West
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Supervise three Technicians and one Porter to oversee the maintenance and preventative maintenance on three buildings containing 297 apartment units, 2 laundry rooms, tennis court, pool and bath house.
- Liaise with contractors, vendors and executive staff to ensure all building maintenance and work orders are performed in a timely manner.
- Responsible for ensuring that the fire alarm and life safety systems are in operable condition at all times.
- Work with two Project Managers, VP of Construction and Regional Manager on full renovation project of the entire property.
- Adhere to budget guidelines, procurement of all material necessary to ensure property functions to the highest standards.
- Ensure that the property is in full compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
- Seek and contribute to improve quality control and safety measures for both staff and residents.
Lead Technician / Supervisor
Pierhouse Resort & Spa
Key West
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Supervise three Maintenance Technicians and two Painters.
- Liaise with contractors and management to ensure that all building maintenance and projects are performed in a timely manner.
- Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on five buildings containing 142 guest rooms, commercial laundry room, commercial kitchen, spa equipment, pool and two Jacuzzi's.
- Ensure that the fire alarm and life safety systems are in operable condition at all times.
- Created the Preventative Maintenance Log Book, Procedures and Chart Board for all electrical, mechanical and electromechanical machinery on the property.
- Experienced in electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, drywall, painting and appliances.
- Current member and Treasurer of the C.A.R.E. Committee.
Owner / Service Technician
RMS Mechanical Services
Key West
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Experienced in all aspects of residential home improvement services including electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, tile work, grouting, painting and drywall.
- Over 35 years of boating renovation and repair from hydraulic steering systems, cutlass bearings, 12 volt dc electrical systems /120 volt ac electrical systems, marine a/c and engine maintenance and troubleshooting / repair.
Facilities Technician / Plant Electrician
Key Energy Services
Key West
12.2007 - 11.2011
- Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on all buildings and properties owned by Keys Energy Services.
- Duties include: Perform electrical work on 480 volt 3 phase a/c circuits / 120 volt single phase a/ c circuits and 125 volt dc circuits.
- Run dedicated circuits, install or replace electrical panels, wire step-down transformers, repair or replace light fixtures, outlets and switches.
- Calibrate mechanical, electro-mechanical devices.
- Troubleshoot ladder logic software on generation equipment.
- Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on generation equipment.
- Experienced with rigid, EMT and PVC pipe.
- Active member of the Safety Committee.
- Plumbing work includes: Repair or replace toilets, replace toilet flanges, faucets, hot water heaters, Repair or replace circulation pumps.
- Other duties include: painting, carpentry, sheet rock, concrete work, roof repair, carpet cleaning.
Service and Installation Technician
Sea, Air, Land Technologies
Marathon
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Provide residential and marine service and installation of hot water solar panels, electrical solar panels, reverse osmosis systems, wind generators, air conditioning and refrigeration units, troubleshoot a/c /dc electrical circuits, install marine electronics.
Maintenance Technician / Marine Mechanic
Key West Submarines
Key West
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Maintain a 65 Ft., 52 passenger D.C. powered submarine.
- Duties include troubleshooting, repair or installation of the following: D/C electrical circuits, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, air conditioning and electronic systems.
- Rebuild 5 HP to 15 HP thrusters.
- Also perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on a 36 Ft. twin diesel tow boat repair or replace pumps, valves, running gear, hydraulic steering, electrical and electronic systems.
Lead Engineering Technician
Key West Hilton
Key West
12.2004 - 02.2007
- Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance throughout a luxury two building hotel complex, as well as ten retail stores.
- Other areas of maintenance include: Commercial kitchen, Commercial laundry, 2 chillers, A/C units, pool, spa and guest rooms.
- Duties include: electrical, plumbing and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
- Experienced with ADC commercial dryers, Univac washers, commercial folders and presses, Saflok Entry systems and I-Bex Monitoring systems, C.P.O. certified.
Plumbing Mechanic
Rozmus Plumbing & Heating
Greenwich
08.2004 - 12.2004
- Experienced in the following: Residential roughing, hot water heaters, hot water boilers, steam boilers, zone valves, mixing valves, check valves, sump pumps, lift stations, mechanical pumps.
- Toilet, sink and faucet installation or repair.
Marine Mechanic
Palmer Point Marina
Greenwich
01.2003 - 04.2004
- All aspects of marine engineering electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, troubleshooting and repair on vessels 26' to 60'.
- Duties include bottom painting, detailing, tune-ups, repair or replace running gear, hydraulic steering, Troubleshooting A/C / D/C electrical circuits.
- Decommissioning boats for winter.
Lead Mechanic / Engineering Supervisor
Edgehill Senior Independent, Skilled Nursing, Assistant Living Facility
Stamford
05.2000 - 04.2003
- Ensure that all building maintenance and projects are performed in a timely manner for a 426,000 sq. ft luxury Retirement Condominium complex with 208 residential apartments, 22 Assisted Living units and a 80 bed skilled nursing Healthcare facility.
- Responsible for all building operations, preventative maintenance and engineering staff.
- Review and supervise tenant installations, work orders, property improvements, rules and regulations.
- Manage the assessing, scheduling and budgeting for outside contractors.
- Liaise with both residents and management personnel to maintain proper tenant relations.
- Ensure that the highest standards are maintained and managed effectively.
- Knowledge of state, federal and JCAHO standards.
Education
High school or equivalent - Electrical
JM Wright Technical School
Stamford, CT06.1975
Skills
- Project Management
- Preventive maintenance
- Budget management
- Plumbing systems
- Troubleshooting
- HVAC
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Safety management
- Operations management
- Maintenance procedures
- Facility management
- Electrical
Certification
- The Northeast Engineering Training Task Force, 12/01/00, Present
- Introduction to Commercial Ice Machines, 02/01/05
- Certified Pool Operator, 05/01/06
- Altec Sentry Program (OSHA Certification Course), 01/01/08
- MHS (Material Handling Systems), 03/01/08
- Florida Keys Community College, 07/01/08
- NOLAN POWER GROUP LLC, 07/01/09
- Municipal Safety Services (OSHA Certification Course), 04/01/10
- Municipal Safety Services (OSHA Certification Course), 05/01/10
- OSHA 30, 05/01/11
- BCS Switchgear of Florida, 12/01/09
- Master Class Management.Com, 03/01/08, Present
- HVAC Technician Certification, EPA Section 608 type 1
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Residence Inn - Tampa at USF/Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2023
Director of Engineering
Bilmar Beach Resort
02.2021 - 08.2021
Director of Engineering
Homewood Suites by Hilton
07.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Director of Engineering
Sirata Beach Resort
08.2019 - 04.2020
Director of Engineering
Pierhouse Resort & Spa
09.2015 - 03.2019
Maintenance Supervisor
Oceanwalk Apartments
09.2014 - 09.2015
Lead Technician / Supervisor
Pierhouse Resort & Spa
06.2013 - 08.2014
Owner / Service Technician
RMS Mechanical Services
12.2012 - 06.2013
Facilities Technician / Plant Electrician
Key Energy Services
12.2007 - 11.2011
Service and Installation Technician
Sea, Air, Land Technologies
09.2007 - 12.2007
Maintenance Technician / Marine Mechanic
Key West Submarines
02.2007 - 09.2007
Lead Engineering Technician
Key West Hilton
12.2004 - 02.2007
Plumbing Mechanic
Rozmus Plumbing & Heating
08.2004 - 12.2004
Marine Mechanic
Palmer Point Marina
01.2003 - 04.2004
Lead Mechanic / Engineering Supervisor
Edgehill Senior Independent, Skilled Nursing, Assistant Living Facility
05.2000 - 04.2003
High school or equivalent - Electrical
JM Wright Technical School
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