Damon Gardner
Romulus,MI
Summary
Observant High Pressure Boiler Operator possessing in-depth knowledge of air compressors, water softeners and condensate systems. Bringing 5 years background of operating, maintaining and troubleshooting boiler feed pumps, circulating pumps and water softeners. Dependable, hardworking individual talented at efficiently resolving both unforeseen and foreseen problems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boiler Operator/ Facilities Engineering
Corewell Health Hospital
2022.06 - Current
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside contractors.
- Operate refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.
- Input maintenance, performance and fuel consumption records into computerized maintenance management system for reporting to administration and engineer analysis.
- Maintained chilled water systems, high pressure boilers, cooling towers and hydraulic pumps.
- Assisted in emergency situations, quickly addressing malfunctions to minimize damage and ensure employee safety.
Boiler Operator/ Auxiliary Operator
Detroit Renewable Power
2017.05 - 2019.05
- Observed and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
- (MSW) Monitored boiler feed water pumps and other associate pumps and motors.
- Preventive maintenance and hourly logs on the steam driven turbine.
- Collaborated with engineering team to implement system upgrades, resulting in improved performance.
- Maintained accurate records of auxiliary equipment performance, enabling informed decision making during routine assessments and audits.
Boiler Operator, Control Room Operator
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
2016.04 - 2017.05
- Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities.
- (Gas fired) Test boiler water quality and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
- Perform lock out - tag out on equipment for maintenance work and fill out all required safety paper work to insure health and safety of plant personnel.
- Air Handlers- Check magnetic readings, replace filters, replace belts, lubricate motor bearings.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Boiler Operator
Hmi Hardwoods
2016.02 - 2016.04
- Operated and maintained wood and gas fired boilers.
- Conducted inspections of equipment and preventative maintenance tasks on boiler plant equipment.
- Tested water softeners for hardness, regenerated softeners and dump rock salt for softeners.
- Occasionally had the need to use hand tools such as screwdrivers, all types of pliers (needle nose, wire strippers, lineman, and channelizes)
- Perform weekly boiler draining known as 'Blowing Down the System'.
Technician/ Installer
COMCAST
2014.03 - 2016.01
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Education
High school or equivalent -
John F. Kennedy Highschool
Taylor, MIHigh Pressure Boiler License -
Local 324 Stationary Engineering
Detroit, MI03.2015
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- HVAC Systems
- Computer Skills
Certification
- City of Detroit 3rd class high pressure boiler operator license.
- City of Detroit 3rd class refrigeration license.
Timeline
Boiler Operator/ Facilities Engineering
Corewell Health Hospital
2022.06 - Current
Boiler Operator/ Auxiliary Operator
Detroit Renewable Power
2017.05 - 2019.05
Boiler Operator, Control Room Operator
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
2016.04 - 2017.05
Boiler Operator
Hmi Hardwoods
2016.02 - 2016.04
Technician/ Installer
COMCAST
2014.03 - 2016.01
High school or equivalent -
John F. Kennedy Highschool
High Pressure Boiler License -
Local 324 Stationary Engineering
- City of Detroit 3rd class high pressure boiler operator license.
- City of Detroit 3rd class refrigeration license.
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