CRISTINA VILLARRUEL
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Experienced Boiler Operator with expertise in managing boiler operations and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations. Proficient in conducting inspections, maintenance, and repairs on boilers, chillers, and furnaces. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate logs and records while adhering to industry standards. Strong focus on optimizing equipment performance and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Boiler Operator
Packaging Corporation of America
Wallula, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Performed minor repairs on boilers, valves, gauges, pumps, economizers, and other related equipment.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside technicians.
- Monitored boiler operations and parameters such as water levels, steam pressure, fuel consumption, and draft readings to ensure safe operation.
- Removed soot and debris from inside boiler, replaced water filters and treated for mineral deposits and cleaned burners in anticipation of annual equipment inspections.
- Used bobcats, lift trucks and front-end loaders to move heavy items.
Loader
Lineage Logistics LLC
Richland, Washington
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Executed quality control checks on products before loading to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured all items were securely fastened in the truck bed or trailer to prevent damage during transport.
- Responsible for keeping track of shipping documents such as bills of lading and manifests, ensuring they are properly filled out before loading onto trucks.
Receiving/Unloader
Walmart Distribution Center
Hermiston, Oregon
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained accurate inventories by scanning barcodes into computer system.
- Conducted quality checks on unloaded merchandise to confirm compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Documented received items and maintained accurate records for inventory management.
- Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins for efficient storage of merchandise.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator
US Army
Sacramento, CA
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Operated a variety of motor transport equipment including flatbeds, box trucks, tankers, dump trucks, and other specialized vehicles.
- Provided timely updates on current trips via radio or telephone communication.
- Ensured compliance with applicable DOT regulations and company policies.
Education
Undergraduate -
Washington State University
Tri-Cities, WA12.2025
Medical Assisting Diploma -
MTI College
Sacramento, CA04.2019
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and calibration
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols and quality assurance
- Boiler and pump repair
- Operational efficiency
- Time management
- Software expertise
- Multitasking skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Power plant operations
- Adaptability and analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Forklift operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hazardous materials handling
Training
MD STAT Urgent Care, Extern, 160 Hrs., 09/18-10/18, Roomed patients, Took vitals, File management, Answered multi-line phone, Scheduled appointments, Assisted in minor in-office procedures
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Boiler Operator License
Timeline
Boiler Operator
Packaging Corporation of America
11.2023 - Current
Loader
Lineage Logistics LLC
06.2022 - 11.2023
Receiving/Unloader
Walmart Distribution Center
01.2021 - 06.2022
Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator
US Army
06.2014 - 06.2019
Undergraduate -
Washington State University
Medical Assisting Diploma -
MTI College