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Dana Weathington

Southfield,MI

Summary

Professional shift engineer with extensive experience in operating and maintaining complex machinery and systems. Such as working with high pressure & temperature water generators, Trane chillers and emergency Worksite generators. With a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety protocols, with dedication to optimizing performance and efficiency. Known for proactive approach, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities that drive operational success.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Engineer

DTE Energy Energy Center
2020 - Current

Supports efficient workflow processes through operating and maintaining various types of boilers, water pumps and Trane chillers

3 x 37.5 mm BTU/HR Hot Water Boilers @ 3194 sq/ft heating surface.

7 - 1300 Ton Trane Chillers

3 - Wartsila generators used in an emergency for loss of power.

5 - Chilled water pumps rated @ 200 hp each

4 - Ingersoll Dresser condenser water pumps

3 - Hot water pumps each rated @ 800 GPM

3 - Trane 125 Ton Screw type chillers

Performs electrical distribution from transformers used to supply power to the airport complex. With an output of 120 kv/13.8 kv substation.

Operates 1 Three Cell counter flow cooling towers

Increased overall efficiency with thorough daily monitoring and testing.

Monitors all plant equipment & test run emergency generators monthly

Performs water treatment test daily for cooling, heating & condenser systems

Followed company policy and safety protocols during pre-job & LOTO procedures in order to maintain 200 accountability.

Use of Tracer Summit DDC systems to operate & maintain chiller systems.

Shift Engineer

St. John Hospital
2013 - 2020

Enhanced system reliability through thorough monitoring, preventative maintenance, and operating of hospital campus equipment. Making timely adjustments as needed.

4 - Clayton Steam Generators rated at 22,000 psi of steam per hr

5 - Trane chillers rated at 1,000 tons per unit

Performed dry layup & quarterly, yearly oil firing for 24hr rated period

Operate and maintain hospital campus equipment from Metasys Programs

Report and log all required records and documents relative to operation of power plant

Adjustments to electrical, digital and pneumatic thermostats

Daily chemical testing for proper hardness, sulfite and polymer readings for condensate return

Regulate Air Handling Unit damper and static pressure control for patient comfort

Performed preventative maintenance to power plant and campus circulating pumps

Made adjustments to Spence Valves reducing/increase steam pressure to AHU's on campus

Logged daily readings of pressures and temperatures of heating and cooling systems in operations

Applied cost effective measures in order to improve efficiency and supports cost containment efforts while delivering a high quality service

Provided steam to Two Auto Clave units for sterile processing equipment

Operated, maintained and repaired plant and campus-wide equipment




Operating Engineer

Northland Shopping Center
1995 - 2013

Performed preventive maintenance, repaired equipment, monitored, operated various types of boilers, and water pumps for production of plant.

3 - Union Iron Works A Type boilers rated at 20,000 lbs/hr work pressure - 200 psi - 3045 sq/ft heating surface - gas fired

1 - Hurst 3 pass, Wet Back Scotch Marine fire tube boiler (200 psi design)

Auxiliary and support systems

Baltimore Air Coil (series 3000) cooling towers

Permutit (Deaerator) open type

2 - Terry Turbine feed pumps

1 - 1200 Ton York centrifugal chiller

Changed and rebuilt steam traps, replaced coupling and housings to Bell & Gossett feed water pumps

Performed preventative maintenance to 3000 gpm chilled and condenser water pumps

Rebuilt chemical pumps, solder copper piping, threaded and replaced schedule 80 pipe, repaired PVC and CPVC, replaced condensate pumps, replaced pressure and temperature gauges

Removed chillers united condenser and evaporator heads for tube punching

Education

CFC Universal Certification - Engineering

Northwestern Technological Institute
Southfield, MI
01-2005

Certificate For High Pressure Boiler Operator - Boiler Operator

RAM Technical Institute
Oak Park, MI
01-1993

Skills

  • Energy management
  • Computer skills
  • Industrial safety
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Electrical systems
  • Boiler operations
  • Pneumatic systems proficiency
  • Decision-making
  • Safety compliance
  • Maintenance documentation
  • Operational efficiency
  • Problem-solving

Certification

City of Detroit First Class Steam Licenses

City of Detroit First Class Refrigeration Licenses

Niulpe First Class Refrigeration Certificate

City of Dearborn First Class Steam Engineers Licenses

City of Dearborn First Class Refrigeration Licenses

CFC Universal Certification

Niulpe First Class Power Engineer Certificate

CPR First Aid Certified

Fork Lift & Man Lift Certification


Timeline

Operating Engineer

DTE Energy Energy Center
2020 - Current

Shift Engineer

St. John Hospital
2013 - 2020

Operating Engineer

Northland Shopping Center
1995 - 2013

CFC Universal Certification - Engineering

Northwestern Technological Institute

Certificate For High Pressure Boiler Operator - Boiler Operator

RAM Technical Institute