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Samuel Young

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Driven Chief Engineer offering 11 years of managing 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.

Assists with mechanical oversight of the entire facility, including all boilers, chillers, automated and mechanical systems, HVAC units. Display the ability to train and mentor team members to achieve and exceed standards, quality/quantity. Also Ensures timely verbal and written communications. Work order assigned to staff went from 25% to 75% by real time ensuring the staff calls started and ended with daily follow-up and verify completion of this work, ensure accurate record keeping of Engineering activities and documents, and better help our guests.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lead Engineer

Metro Services Group
10.2022 - Current
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
  • Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
  • Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
  • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.

Chief Engineer

Balboa Bay Resort
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
  • Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
  • Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
  • Used hot sauce to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
  • Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
  • Administered safety plans to train employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.

Chief Engineer

Meow Wolf
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for overseeing Engineering Crew, EVS Crews and overall property and working closely with exhibits side and maintenance of buildings.
  • Currently Implementing new PM systems putting vendors and contractors into the company's system.
  • Designed and executed calendar for PM and vendor work being done throughout the year.
  • Design daily check-off list for crew, which is being used in other Meow Wolf locations.
  • Working with stage lighting, sound control boards and rigging, trussing, chain motors and fall protection
  • Experience in woodwork and metalwork plastics.

Asst. Chief Engineer & Supervisor

Flamingo Hotel
09.2013 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for overseeing overall property, Oversee all automated systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, locksmiths, room calls, Pm's, painters, carpenter's gardeners, and wildlife
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) Strong problem solving and listening skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.

Engineering Supervisor

Hilton Grand Vacations
05.2005 - 06.2013
  • Responsible for overseeing two shifts of employees along with managing facility maintenance
  • Create schedules, coordinate project tasks, and assign preventative maintenance
  • Oversee pool/spa maintenance along with monitoring chemical levels to ensure compliance with health code standards.

Utility Engineer

Meadows Mall
07.2004 - 05.2005
  • Maintained all interior and exterior areas through painting, tile replacement, lighting, HVAC work
  • Also repaired door closures, replaced handrails, performed necessary welding, and shop organization
  • Responsible for logging various meter readings and maintaining vehicles and power tools.

Education

Building And Trades - Mechanical Engineering

ILSC San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2005

High School -

Cerritos High
Cerritos, CA
06.1997

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Code Compliance
  • Direct Vendor’s & Contractors
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Safety Protocols
  • Building Inspections
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Installation Monitoring
  • Safety Meetings
  • Project Deadlines
  • Maintenance Programs
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Energy Reduction
  • Structural Building Codes
  • Building Codes and Permits

Timeline

Chief Engineer

Balboa Bay Resort
07.2023 - 09.2023

Senior Lead Engineer

Metro Services Group
10.2022 - Current

Chief Engineer

Meow Wolf
06.2022 - 07.2023

Asst. Chief Engineer & Supervisor

Flamingo Hotel
09.2013 - 06.2022

Engineering Supervisor

Hilton Grand Vacations
05.2005 - 06.2013

Utility Engineer

Meadows Mall
07.2004 - 05.2005

Building And Trades - Mechanical Engineering

ILSC San Francisco

High School -

Cerritos High
Samuel Young