Joel Vaz - Director of Engineering & Facilities [ EUR ING | LEED ],

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Work Background

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.Director of Engineering (Resort & Private Residences)

Jan. 2023Cayman Islands · On-siteLeading the engineering division for the maintenance and projects on a property with an extensive plot with 144 acres (58 hectares), on campus of mid‐rise hotel, condo towers and several single‐story auxiliary, located on a well known seven mile beach. Liaises with various project teams including all required consultants, contractors and suppliers to provide technical services input across the group’s various projects and ensure that all projects are developed in compliance with Marriott International and internationally recognised standards and procedures. Member of Marriott Engineering Advisory Council for the CALA region. In 2024, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman is the first property in the Caribbean to attain triple FORBES Five-Star, and best performance hotel for Maintenance & Upkeep for the Caribbean region. In 2023, our property was awarded with Sustainability Award 2023 for CALA region. Stay tuned for more accomplishments.

Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsSenior Director of Engineering (Cluster for Resorts & Private Residences)

Aug. 2020 - Jan. 2023Seychelles · On-siteHead of Engineering and Facilities for: ▪️Four Seasons Resort Seychelles 67 villas, including 5 suites. Plunge pool in every villa Breathtaking white sand beach 69 hectares (170 acres) of tropical hillside. Located in South-west Mahé, the Seychelles mainland. Power generated by our own diesel generators with 7KVAcapacity 7000 KVA Water produced by our own RO plant with capacity 400 m3/day Sewage treated by our own STP. ▪️ Four Seasons Private Residences Seychelles The 27 freehold Private Residences occupy the bay's two headlands, while the beachside area is devoted to the Resort and Spa. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island Desroches Island is a remote and secluded tropical island resort recently opened as the very first truly 5 star hotel in the outer island Amirantes. With 40 exclusive beach suites and 11 private residence villas. Power generated by PV with capacity of 2,5 MW with Tesla batteries. Power generators for power backup. Water produced by RO Sewage treatment by STP Including the staff accommodation and executive villas on both islands.

Abu Dhabi National HotelsCluster Director of Engineering | Sheraton | Le Meridien | Radisson Blu

Jul. 2019 - Apr. 2020Abu Dhabi · HybridHead of Engineering - Executive Committee, reporting to Vice-President Hotel Operations, managing 4 franchised international branded properties as Marriott and Radisson Blu, 5 and 4 star hotel resorts for general maintenance and operational strategy support, new projects and renovations. ▪️Radisson Blu Corniche Abu Dhabi: keys 537 ▪️Radisson Blu Al Ain: keys 202 ▪️Sheraton Abu Dhabi: keys 272 ▪️Le Meridien Abu Dhabi: keys 234 FM Consultancy for 3 local brand hotels with several outlets (ADNH group).

Caesars Palace DubaiResident Engineer Cluster at Caesars Palace | Resort | Residences Bluewaters Dubai

Nov. 2017 - Jun. 2019Dubai · On-site2019 Country Winner “World Luxury Hotel Awards” Luxury Beach Hotel Pre-Opening Team, with successful soft openings and Grand Opening. Complex Hotels Resort and Hotel Residences at Bluewaters Island. 5-Star Luxury Hotels & Residences.

Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & ResortsResident Engineer Cluster at Blue Waters Resorts L.L.C ( 1st Operator ).

Nov. 2017 - Apr. 2018DubaiPre-Opening Team from 1st Operator, based at Jumeirah Head Quarters Dubai (D3), working closely with Corporate Projects & Development Department Team. Complex Hotels Resorts and Serviced Apartments at Bluewaters Island. 5-Star Luxury Hotels & Residences.

Marriott InternationalChief Engineer at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort

May. 2015 - Oct. 2017Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Dubai, United Arab EmiratesDepartment Head reporting to the General Manager. Preparing and managing engineering budgets for preventive and corrective maintenance of the building/equipment's (CAPEX & Operation). Several refurbishments and major maintenance of infrastructure, MEP and HVAC systems. Optimized management to reduce operating costs. Responsible for all engineering operations, for interior/exterior facilities including resort. Responsible for Life/Safety systems. Organization of all technical books and records of existing equipment. Inventory of equipment, stocks/replacement material. Contact with MEP suppliers, and management of internal teams/outsourcing. Project management for new project and renovations.

Actigold Lda.Director of Operations

Jan. 2013 - Nov. 2014PortugalWorking in the Trading, Refinery and transformation of precious metals with the following functions: - Trade supervision of precious metals, according with Gold Spot Price and London Gold Fixing; - Precious metals analysis; - Metal transformation / refining Process Control; - International Business Development (Africa - Portuguese and French speaking countries); - Participating on Commercial and Marketing management; - Coordinator of the execution of business plans and the exploration of new markets; - Business strategy development towards increased profitability; - Managing all facilities services.

Habioliveira LdaFacilities Manager

May. 2010 - Dec. 2012PortugalDevelopment of preventive maintenance plans of residential buildings and retail spaces: - HVAC - Electrical Equipment - Mechanical Equipment Accompanying technical assistance to lifts. Budgets for preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment. Optimized management to reduce operating costs. Organization of all technical books and records of existing equipment. Inventory of equipment and replacement material. Contact with electrical and mechanical equipment suppliers. Management of internal teams. Managing contracts and supervising landscaping, cleaning companies and other contractors.

Tecnilab,SAMechanical Engineer

Sep. 2008 - Apr. 2010Lisboa e Região, PortugalI was responsible for the installation and technical management of several water management related projects - Potable Water and Waste Water Management Systems from tendering until final hand-over and my main duties were: - Technical tender bid management; - Water Systems (Automation, Leak detection, Hydraulic Control Valves, etc.) Project Management; - Client manager in the division of instrumentation and remote management systems for water and gas supply networks; - Water valve systems design; - Sub-Contractor management and work progress supervision; - Project coordination; - Procurement management and full project report to the final client; - Post commissioning technical support. - Hydraulic control valves Training (Flow Control, Altitude and Level Control, Pressure Reducing, Pump Control, Savings).

ASCENDUM GroupAfter Sales Engineer Trainee

Jan. 2008 - Jun. 2008Castelo Branco e Região, Portugal- Support the After Sales Manager for all Service and Technical aspects for the full range of product with the objective of achieving the set targets; - To assist with the facilitation and implementation of after sales marketing related activities and the retail network and ensure that all activities are coherent in direction; - Manage and handle with the provider to achieve the aim of upholding standards at retail levels and maximize customer satisfaction; - Enhance customer satisfaction by providing effective training to area business units and resolving technical problems in collaboration with senior management.

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