Boiler Plant Operator with 34 years of valuable, hands-on experience.

  Experience operating boilers of various fuel types and auxiliary equipment associated with different plant setups.

  Strong listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with colleagues.

  Proactive self-starter with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons 1995-2015

Utilities System Supervisor, Texarkana Federal Correctional Institution Texarkana, TX

  Led a team of professionals and worked with contractors on non in-house projects.

  Trained professionals on how to safely use various tools and instruments and complete projects.

  Safely repaired and operated multiple utility systems, including high and low boiler pressure systems.

  Oversaw steam and condensate systems distributed through 310,000 square feet of space and a water distribution system consisting of 1 million gallons of ground storage and 210,000 gallons of elevated storage.

  Maintained fuel oil systems with four, 15,000 gallon storage tanks as well as a chill water looped system with two, 500-ton absorption chillers.

  Managed feedwater systems and storage; emergency generator and electrical distribution systems; compressed air systems with main and backup compressors; and boiler and plant control software and computer systems.

U.S. Department of the Army 1984-1995

Boiler Plant Operator, Red River Army Depot Powerhouse Texarkana, TX (1989-1995)

  Safely operated all phases of automatic and manual, multi-fuel high pressure steam boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.

  Operated and maintained multi-fuel boilers and auxiliary equipment, including pollution control systems; induced and forced draft blowers; pumps and heat exchangers; fuel, water, steam and gas valves; steam reducing stations; soot blowers; and low/high and pressure safetys, strainers and traps.

  Maintained steady operation of primary steam and hot water systems, including satellite boilers and systems.

  Resolved problems and initiated immediate action to maintain adequate steam production.

  Treated boiler water using proper techniques and chemicals after analyzing completed tests.

  Showcased strong attention to detail skills to properly maintain correct and legible logs and plant books.

Pipefitter, Red River Army Depot Powerhouse Texarkana, TX (1984-1989)

  Installed, maintained, repaired and modified coal, gas, wood and oil fired heaters and hot air furnaces; high and low pressure steam and hot water boilers; and power generating equipment and similar systems.

  Identified and resolved problems with boiler plant equipment, including making repairs to all main and auxiliary equipment within the plant and outlining systems.

  Safely operated and maintained equipment for wood chipping; a five-yard front end loader; a D7 dozer and 15,000 pound forklift; trucks; and five-ton motor vehicles.

U.S. Department of the Navy San Diego, CA 1980-1984

Boiler Technician, Petty Officer 3rd Class

Heat and Air Contractors License, State of Texas; current

Completed many classes over the years related to boiler plant and facilities operations, including:

  Boiler/Chiller Training; 2012

  Scotch Boiler Training; 2011

  Waste Water Treatment; 2001

  Boiler Water Treatment Workshop; 1992

  Boiler Technician A School; 1980