ARNEL D. PALARCA
Nashua, New Hampshire
Summary
Highly skilled mechanical engineer with over 15 years of extensive experience in engineering management, operations, and maintenance across the hospitality, construction, and industrial sectors. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing complex projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing energy efficiency. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and deliver results that enhance operational excellence and profitability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
Marco Polo Hotels - Ortigas
Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Streamlined engineering processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster project completion and reduced costs.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits of systems, processes, and documentation efforts.
- Functioned as primary point of contact for high-profile clientele, addressing concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Reduced downtime and improved productivity through the implementation of effective preventive maintenance programs.
- Championed innovation, encouraging new ideas from team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings with proactive communication, addressing concerns promptly, and seeking feedback for improvements.
- Established robust safety protocols to minimize accidents, resulting in a safer working environment for all employees.
- Delivered cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors, lowering material expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Oversaw assignment of engineering tasks by creating frameworks free of wasteful redundancy and unnecessary dependencies.
- Built strong teams through selective recruitment and post-hire mentorship of junior engineers.
- Managed budgets effectively while ensuring resource allocation aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Designed and monitored project schedules and project manager assignments.
- Developed high-performing engineering teams through strategic hiring, focused mentoring, and performance management initiatives.
Chief Engineer
Wymara Resort and Villas Turks + Caicos
Turks And Caicos
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and processes into existing systems.
- Developed strategic plans for facility upgrades and expansions, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Submit monthly condo owner work order & utilities consumption report.
- Support Director of Engineering on resort renovation & refurbishment works.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Created detailed reports documenting project findings and recommendations enabling informed decision-making among executive leadership teams.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on industry standards and implementing necessary changes to company procedures.
Technical Consulting Engineer
Dnata, The Emirates Group
Clark, Pampanga
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Support Engineering Dept. on operation & maintenance of the following equipment like Generator, Air-conditioning system, UPS system, Fire alarm system & suppression system, CCTV operation, electrical system, exhaust system, plumbing and water distribution.
- Finalized project plans and obtained approval from clients.
- Supported project planning and execution efforts relating to technical documentation and process development.
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person.
- Edited technical documentation for clarity and conformity with overall goals, safety guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed specifications and technical manuals for compliance with ongoing operational goals and conformity to applicable regulations.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.
- Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
Operation Manager
JEBSERV INC. ( MEPF Contractor )
BGC, Philippines
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitate in the preparation of contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients and suppliers
- Oversees all aspects of the planning, execution, monitoring and control of projects and ensuring the same is within schedule and budget, manages all contract negotiations.
- Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
- Facilitate in the preparation of contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients and suppliers.
Associate Director of Engineering
Discovery Suites Hotel
Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Prepare and manage annual maintenance & operation budget.
- Monitor energy and water consumption and ensure effectiveness of all energy conservation program.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance program for guest rooms, public areas and major equipment.
- Oversee ongoing maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance for the Hotel with a focus to improve efficiency, profitability and service levels
- Contribute to all effectiveness of management decision making by representing engineering department at all executive meetings.
- Ensure hotel complies with all government regulations pertaining to building code requirements, health, fire and life safety programs.
Engineering Manager
Discovery Suites Hotel
Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines
12.2013 - 09.2016
- Coordinate preventive maintenance program for guest rooms, public areas and major equipment.
- Oversee ongoing maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance for the Hotel with a focus to improve efficiency, profitability and service levels
- Assist in the monitoring of energy and water management programs and follow annual maintenance budget.
- Recruit, schedule, conduct performance reviews, train and develop engineering colleagues.
Ref. & Air-conditioning Supervisor
The Peninsula Manila
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Responsible for the proper operation, repair and maintenance of all Hotel Refrigeration & Air-conditioning equipment i.e. centralized chillers, cooling towers, air handling units and ductworks, guest room fan coil units, kitchen ref & freezer, walk-in cold storage, split type ac, ice machine.
- Accomplishments:
- Supervised Replacement of 2 units CARRIER 500TR Chiller.
- Supervised Replacement of 3 units 500TR Cooling Tower.
- Supervised Hotel Air-conditioning BMS system upgrade.
- Supervised Major AHU replacement.
- Supervised replacement of 5 units of Cold storage.
- Overseer of HVAC air duct cleaning projects of contractors and quality control.
- Assist in World Bank Chiller Energy Eff. Proj. w/DENR
- Support HACCP accreditation.
Duty Engineer
SHANGRI-LA’S BORACAY RESORT
Boracay, Philippines
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Responsible for the supervision, preventive maintenance & troubleshoot of all equipment like Generators, Chillers & Air Handling Units, Substation, Vertical Lift, Steam Boilers, Water System ( Desalination/Sewage ) & Kitchen & Laundry Equipment..
- Perform Guest room & outlet preventive maintenance including inter department work request.
- Accomplishments:
- Assist Project Management in MEP Punch-listing.
- Support hotel FCS software system launching by generating engineering related document.
- Orientation of staff in Desalination and STP operation.
- Determination and rectification of energy wastage defect like damage underground piping.
- Monitoring of Energy efficient system like VFD pumps,rainwater collector, pool salt chlorinators,solar water heating, heat pump, etc..
Shift Engineer
Century Properties Management Inc
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines
12.2008 - 05.2009
- Responsible for the control, supervision and discipline of all technical staff on all shifts.
- Responsible for the operation and preventive maintenance of emergency generators, elevators, roof ventilators and exhaust, and electrical system.
- Responsible for emergency procedure and safety of the building.
Design & Site Engineer
MTEC WATER TREATMENT
Laguna, Philippines
09.2007 - 07.2008
- Prepare new project P&ID, piping plans, section drawing and equipment layout drawing.
- Manage sub-contractor in their works and ensure theirs works are performed at the desired level of quality, standards and completion in targeted time.
- Testing and commissioning for newly set up projects like PURE/WASTEWATER/ SEWAGE Treatment.
- FINISHED PROJECTS:
-Hitachi Global Storage Tech. / UDI, DI & Wastewater Expansion.
- Hitachi Mechatronics / Sewage Treatment Plant
- Fuji Electric Company. / Cu. Conc. & Etching Waste Treatment.
Process Engineer
TDK-Fujitsu Philippines Corporation
Laguna, Philippines
01.2005 - 08.2007
- Generates and revise procedural documents and written instructions.
- Supports new projects on qualification and pre-mass production stage.
- Supervise Photo-vacuum processes like DLC-Deposition & dry/plasma Etching including measuring devices such as optical, laser and contact surface analyzers.
Education
Master of Science - Mech’l Eng’g
Technological University of the Philippine
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Technological University of the Philippine
01.2004
High School -
Union National High School
Dapa, Surigao Del Norte01.1998
Elementary School -
Talisay Elementary School
Tiaong, Quezon01.1994
Skills
- Strategic planning
- DevOps implementation
- Project scheduling
- Project management
- Employee development
- Budget development
- Team structure management
- Innovation management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Engineering leadership
- Maintenance processes
- Technical leadership
Training
- Certified Project Management Specialist, 09/01/22, Nievgen Management Consultancy (online)
- Loss Control Management, 08/23/21, AD-SMC (online)
- Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control, 06/25/21, AD-SMC (online)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, 10/01/20, Process Doctors Academy (online)
- Environmental Management System Awareness Course, 10/09/20, Assert Management Consultancy (online)
- Project Scheduling Management using PERT/CPM Method, 08/08/20, Upswing Learning Center (online)
- Fire Safety Practitioners Training Course, 05/28/18, PCCI
- ServSafe Food Safety Program for Managers, 03/20/18, ENDERUN
- Fire Protection Engineering, 08/05/17, ATC PSME Head Office
- Construction Occupational Safety & Health, 03/04/16, AD-SMC Services
- First Aid for Hotel Personnel, 11/03/15, Discovery Suites
- Energy Management and Cost Effective Planning in Industrial & Commercial Facilities, 07/22/15, WESM Incorporated
- ServSafe Food Safety Program for Managers, 10/17/12, Diversey Philippines
- Industrial Electrician, 02/21/11, Meralco Foundation
- Basic Generator Maintenance, 07/08/10, Monark Philippines, Laguna
- Autocad 2007 Application Training, 05/03/07, Microcadd, Manila
Personal Information
- Height: 5'8"
- Citizenship: Filipino
- Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
- Date of Birth: 05/19/81
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Marco Polo Hotels - Ortigas
12.2023 - 10.2024
Chief Engineer
Wymara Resort and Villas Turks + Caicos
01.2022 - 10.2023
Technical Consulting Engineer
Dnata, The Emirates Group
09.2020 - 12.2021
Operation Manager
JEBSERV INC. ( MEPF Contractor )
05.2019 - 08.2020
Associate Director of Engineering
Discovery Suites Hotel
10.2016 - 04.2019
Engineering Manager
Discovery Suites Hotel
12.2013 - 09.2016
Ref. & Air-conditioning Supervisor
The Peninsula Manila
04.2011 - 07.2013
Duty Engineer
SHANGRI-LA’S BORACAY RESORT
06.2009 - 03.2010
Shift Engineer
Century Properties Management Inc
12.2008 - 05.2009
Design & Site Engineer
MTEC WATER TREATMENT
09.2007 - 07.2008
Process Engineer
TDK-Fujitsu Philippines Corporation
01.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Technological University of the Philippine
High School -
Union National High School
Elementary School -
Talisay Elementary School
Master of Science - Mech’l Eng’g
Technological University of the Philippine