Samuel Young
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management. Skilled engineering manager builds and motivates high-performing engineering team. Over 23 years of experience in the hotel, warehouse and hospital, Overseeing crews from 3 to 86 people. Talented Chief Engineer with superior planning, team management and problem-solving strengths. Hardworking and multi-talented leader and decision-maker. Skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Supervisor
Ceasars Enteranment
02.2024 - Current
- Streamlined laundry processes, increasing overall efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
- Reduced machine downtime for increased productivity by conducting regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ensured safety compliance by enforcing company policies, conducting audits, and providing necessary training to staff members.
- Reduced energy consumption by optimizing the use of washers, dryers, and water resources.
- Performed regular maintenance on machinery, prolonging equipment life and minimizing repair costs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a hazard-free workplace.
- Operated machines correctly by following machine instructions and safety regulations.
- Cleaned machine filters and lubricated equipment.
- Tested machines and made minor adjustments, keeping equipment functional.
- Recommended arrangement of machines within plant facilities for maximum productivity.
- Worked directly with various types of fabrication equipment and gained understanding of overall manufacturing operations.
- Installed and vulcanized both light and heavy-weight conveyor belting.
- Received and verified incoming parts, materials and supplies, cross-referencing inventories with orders to match parts with complex belt systems.
Chief Engineer
Balboa Bay Resort
07.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
Facility Manager
Meow Wolf
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised staff of 22 in day-to-day activities.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular facility inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Collaborated closely with architects during new construction projects, providing input on best practices for efficient facility design.
- Optimized HVAC and lighting systems for energy efficiency, contributing to environmental sustainability goals.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs on control engineering principles and best practices, increasing team knowledge and skillset.
Asst. Chief Engineer & Supervisor
Flamingo Hotel
09.2013 - 06.2022
- Demonstrate thoughtful decisions in a high-pressured environment, all duties are to be performed in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations, and ordinances
- Assists with mechanical oversight of entire facility, including all boilers, chillers, automated and mechanical systems, HVAC units to restaurants, casino floor and back of house space
- 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 recordkeeping of Engineering activities and documents, and better help our guest
- 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.
Utility Engineer
03.2002 - 07.2004
- Maintained all exterior and interior building equipment including lighting, ballast
- Power washed cooling tower, installed electrical outlets and electrical panels, and maintained and painted equipment.
Education
Local 39 Apprenticeship, Building And Trades -
Local 39 Union Hall
Union City, San Francisco, CACerritos High
Cerritos, CASkills
- Team motivation
- Safety Management
- HVAC
- Electrical Systems
- Project Management
- Manufacturing Processes
- Control systems
- Renewable energy
- Content management systems (CMS)
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Training and mentoring
- Equipment knowledge
- System Troubleshooting
Timeline
Engineering Supervisor
Ceasars Enteranment
02.2024 - Current
Chief Engineer
Balboa Bay Resort
07.2023 - 11.2023
Facility Manager
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
Utility Engineer
03.2002 - 07.2004
Local 39 Apprenticeship, Building And Trades -
Local 39 Union Hall
Cerritos High