David Garcia

Boiler plant operator responsible for:

• Supply of High-pressure steam and chilled water to approx. 90 government and quasi-government buildings including the White House and Smithsonian Institution Museum complex.

• Safely and efficiently operated high pressure, multi-fueled water tube boilers, high capacity centrifugal chillers, and multi fueled turbine electrical generators (COGEN).
• Provided Watch Foreman status of duties in progress and completed. Duties included plant equipment tour, maintaining boilers/chillers logs in operation. Energizing and deenergizing equipment for lock out/tag out.
• Operated via computer the plant management system making adjustments, start up and shutdown of boilers, chillers and auxiliary equipment.

• Performed chemical testing and water treatment of plant boiler water for proper chemistry.

• Received training of Boiler/Chiller Plant operations, repair and preventive maintenance programs respectively.

• Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
• Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
• Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
• Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
• Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
• Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
• Inspected and tested hvac systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
• Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in (Medical centers, schools, restruants) industry.
• Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
• Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.

• Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
• Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
• Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
• Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
• Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes.
• Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
• Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
• Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
• Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
• Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
• Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
• Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.