1. THANG DANG
10143 Berry Limb Drive
Houston, Texas 77099
(713) 277-5048
Email: Thangdang02@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To be part of working team where my skills can best be utilized and I can be an asset to
my employer.
QUALIFICATIONS: I have worked in the hospitality industry for over 21 years as a Director of
Engineer. I have very well knowledge and experiences in troubleshooting and repairing or installing
electrical, breaker panels, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, water pumps, heating pumps, air handlers,
three-phase motors, residential and commercial HVAC units. I have managed many responsibilities such
as capital projects, company budgets, renovations, and staffing. I enjoy my choice of career and my
passion is to continue in the hospitality field.
EDUCATION:
Houston Community College
Houston, Texas
HVAC-R (Accumulated 1440 hours)
Petrus Ky High School
Saigon, Vietnam
Graduated
EMPLOYMENT:
1/2012-Present Engineering Manager, Reliant Stadium.-Houston, TX
Currentlyasthe Engineeringmanagerat ReliantPark,one of the world largest
single eventcomplexes,Ioversee the ElectricianDepartments, HVAC
mechanical andengineeringof its350 acres, ensuringthe five millionvisitorsto
the Park everyyearhave the bestexperience.
8/08-1/12 Director ofEngineer, Hilton-Houston Southwest, TX
Property is a Four Star Business and Conference, total of 292 rooms, an outdoor
swimming pool, one full service restaurant,and 12 000 square feet of meeting
space. Manage a staff of 7 Engineers. Hire, train staff on safety procedures such
as lock-out and tag out, using safety equipment, understand the MSDS, and
career development for maintenance staff. Also, training hotel staff the Fire
Evacuation Procedures,Safety OSHA,and upgrade ADA complaint standard
code. Create preventive maintenance programs on guest rooms, mechanical
equipment, safety equipment, and public areas. Manage the physical operation of
the Hotel , control budget, Guest Service Satisfaction, scheduling with contractor
for timing projects and repairs. Provide evaluations and feedback to employees
which may deal with trade unions. Eliminate minor contracts by scheduling in-
house staff to do the projects. Emphasize on Preventive Maintenance safety,
Capital projects Energy saving program, Upgrade high-rise building according to
meet any code requirements by the City Of Houston or the State Of Texas. Plan
renovations on the hotel’s guest rooms by finding liquidations on old furniture

2. and hiring contractor to move new furniture into guest rooms as a result in saving
big costs in the budget.
9/02-8/08 ChiefEngineer, Sheraton Brook Hollow- Houston, TX
Property is a Five Star Business and Conference Hotelwith a total of 382 rooms,
outdoor swimming pool, one full service restaurant, and 21 000 square feet of
meeting space. Manage a staff of 7 Engineers. Hire and train staff safety
procedures such as lock-out and tag out, using safety equipment, and reading the
MSDS. Create preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, mechanical
equipment, and public areas. Train hotel staff the Fire Evacuation Procedure,
Safety OSHA,and upgrade ADA compliant standard code. Manage the physical
operation of the Hotel, control budget, Guest Service Satisfaction, scheduling
with contractor for timing projects and repairs. Train and provide career
development for maintenance staff. Provide evaluations and feedback to
employees which may deal with trade unions. Eliminate minor contracts by
scheduling in-house staff to do the projects. Emphasize on preventive
maintenance safety,capital projects energy saving program, upgrade high-rise
building according to meet any code requirements by the City Of Houston or the
State Of Texas.
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9/1998-9/2002 CHIEF ENGINEER CEOE , Hotel SOFITEL Houston
Hotel has 334 rooms, four star business and conference hotel with two full
service restaurant and 25 000 square feet of meeting space. Completed renovations on guest rooms and
capital projects for Mechanical equipment including cooling towers, air handler units, boilers etc… Safety
training for fire evacuation, OSHA,ADA COMPLIANCE,BLOOD-BORNPATHOGENS, etc...Have
trained two Assistant Chief Engineers to become Chief Engineers in high-class hotels. Responsible to
improve the Hotel's status back to a four star Hotel. Managing the physical operation of the Hotel
Including Preventive Maintenance Program Room, equipment P.M,refrigeration, heating, ventilation,
Air conditioning, plumbing, waters treatment and electrical system Hire, train , and provide career
development for maintenance staff. Provide evaluations and feed back to employees, which may deal with
trade unions. Control budget save a lot of money by negotiated the major maintenance contracts like fire
panel, elevator, waste removal, chiller , eliminate some minor contracts by using staffs of the Hotel to do
the jobs. Emphasis preventive maintenance, safety, capital projects, energy savings program Upgrade
high-rise building according to meet any code requirements by Fire Marshall Department City Of
Houston. Working with other Departments,
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certify Executive Operation Engineer American Hotel Motel Associate
Certificates of Completion-Houston Community College-Division of Industrial Education
Energy Management Certificate-Pneumatic Controls
EPA universal license
Completed and Certified Safety and Health Association-Texas Safety Association
Fires Master Protection Corporation-Inspection, Installation, Maintenance & Requirements
Certificate of Behavioral Interviewing-training by behavioral Technology
Certificate of Accomplishment-Team Selling Module Customer Relationship Process
Certificate of Completion-E-Time seminar
Certificate of managers of Todav and Tomorrow-Role of an ACCOR Manager

3. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Received a Appreciation letter from Regional Vice President of Bristol In dramatically improving the
Courtyard and Fairfield Gallery's areas scores.
REFERENCES:
Provided upon request.