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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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David Bennett

Seabeck,WA

Summary

Dedicated Stationary Engineer with 19+ years of experience as a class 1 chief boiler operator overseeing industrial heating, cooling and plumbing systems including performing all boiler teardowns and inspections of both steam and hot water types. Detail-oriented and organized with strong planning and problem-solving abilities. Looking to make the next advancement in my boiler career by Pursuing a challenging new role as a pressure vessel inspector.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stationary Engineer

HHS Government Services
04.2023 - Current

Perform duties as an operating engineer to maintain safe operations including all maintenance and repairs to the boilers.

Tear down boilers and prep the boilers for boiler inspections, performed all internal and external inspections including all safety device/loop testing on boilers before and with the boiler inspector(s). perform all water testing of boilers and closed loop heating systems.

  • I trouble shoot the boilers when any safe operational issues should arise. Perform all preventive maintenance to the boilers and associated pumps and equipment
  • Upheld a culture of safety and quality by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of relevant industry standards and certifications.
  • Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
  • Contributed to overall plant reliability through diligent adherence to predictive maintenance schedules.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and identification of potential issues in stationary systems.
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors for specialized services when required, ensuring timely completion of projects without cost overruns.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and best practices within the stationary engineering field through ongoing professional development activities.

Stationary Engineer

Jacobs Technology Inc
03.2020 - 11.2023

Performed all duties as an operating engineer to maintain all safe operations in the plant. performed all boiler internal and external inspections prior to boiler inspections.

performed inspections with the inspector.

worked on several different types of boilers out at bangor and helped prep for inspections and helped perform inspections.

  • Upheld a culture of safety and quality by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of relevant industry standards and certifications.
  • Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
  • Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
  • Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
  • Collected and tested water samples from boilers.
  • Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and identification of potential issues in stationary systems.
  • Improved system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on stationary equipment.

Operating Engineer

Harrison Hospital/ St Micheal Medical Center
02.2006 - 05.2022
  • Performed daily safe boiler operations, Performed boiler repairs and inspections, rebuilt all associated boiler equipment including but not limited to pumps, electric motors, controls, steam lines, feedwater systems, pneumatic controls, compressors, condensate return systems, sterilizers, pressure reducing valves and pilots, steam driven domestic hot water heaters, heating loops, chemistry for boilers and closed loops.
  • Was lead engineer from 2016 to 2022
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues during equipment operation, implementing corrective actions to prevent further complications or potential hazards arising within the work environment.
  • Enhanced equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance procedures and addressing issues promptly.
  • Incorporated industry best practices into daily operations, staying updated on new technology advancements and trends.
  • Contributed to successful projects completion with effective communication between stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and clients.

Stationary Engineer

Chugach Federal Solutions
10.2014 - 03.2020

performed safe boiler operations and performed all maintenance and repairs, performed boiler tear downs and internal and external inspections before annual inspections and also with boiler inspector.

  • Upheld a culture of safety and quality by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of relevant industry standards and certifications.
  • Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
  • Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and identification of potential issues in stationary systems.
  • Documented operational data for reporting purposes, contributing to improved decision-making processes.
  • Enhanced safety compliance by implementing and adhering to industry-standard protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and best practices within the stationary engineering field through ongoing professional development activities.
  • Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.

Stationary Engineer

EJB Facilities Services/EMCOR
11.2008 - 10.2014

Performed safe boiler operations and maintenance.

assisted in boiler tear dows in preparation of inspections.

  • Upheld culture of safety and quality by maintaining up-to-date understanding of relevant industry standards and certifications.
  • Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
  • Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
  • Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.

Education

Class 1 Chief Boiler License -

City of Spokane
Spokane, WA
01.2014

Class 1 Chief Boiler License - Boiler Operations

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
12.2005

GED -

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
04.1984

Skills

  • High and low pressure steam boiler operations
  • Domestic hot water and hot water heating boiler operations
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Chiller Operation
  • Performing repairs
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Heat Exchanger Maintenance
  • Pump maintenance
  • Air Compressor Operation
  • Valve repair
  • Pressure Vessel Inspection
  • Steam Systems
  • Water treatment
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Cooling tower operation
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

received the award for most valuable employee of the year in 2017 with harrison medical center, maintenance and operating engineering department.

Certification

  • BATES Licensed class 1 chief boiler operator

2005 to present

  • City Of Spokane Licensed class 1 chief boiler operator

2014 to present

Timeline

Stationary Engineer

HHS Government Services
04.2023 - Current

Stationary Engineer

Jacobs Technology Inc
03.2020 - 11.2023

Stationary Engineer

Chugach Federal Solutions
10.2014 - 03.2020

Stationary Engineer

EJB Facilities Services/EMCOR
11.2008 - 10.2014

Operating Engineer

Harrison Hospital/ St Micheal Medical Center
02.2006 - 05.2022

Class 1 Chief Boiler License -

City of Spokane

Class 1 Chief Boiler License - Boiler Operations

Bates Technical College

GED -

Olympic College
David Bennett