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Eric Watkins

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Dedicated Maintenance Leader offering 20+ years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency. Excellent safety record and clear understanding of JCAHO requirements. Skilled in maintaining critical utility equipment. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Committed to team goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HVAC Technician Senior

IU Health North Hospital
01.2018 - Current
  • 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.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.

Stationary Engineer /Power Plant Operator

IU Health North Hospital
01.2013 - Current
  • Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
  • Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
  • Create shift schedules for power plant personnel.
  • Operated boilers, chillers, diesel generators, air handler units and other critical power plant equipment.
  • Examined Hospital's critical utility equipment and adjusted monitoring controls to maintain system integrity and peak operations.
  • Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of power plant equipment.
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
  • Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.

BMS Operator

IU Health North Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Carried out routine checks to verify correct operation of Fire and life safety equipment.
  • Replaced and renovated fire alarm and sprinkler system equipment through troubleshooting to maintain equipment in optimal condition.
  • Perform monthly fire drills
  • Scheduled routine maintenance and also completed repairs of hospital's pneumatic tube system equipment.
  • Collect and organize all maintenance life safety PM paper work in preparation for Joint Commission surveyor visits.
  • Participant in mock surveys, Fire Marshall, State and Joint Commission surveyor walkthrough
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
  • Collaborated with technical, maintenance and operations personnel to troubleshoot operating problems and assist in implementing new instrumentation and equipment.
  • Acquired estimates from local contractors to maintain and manage department budgets for sub-contractor work.

Maintenance Technician

IU Health North Hospital
11.2005 - 01.2010
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Create keys, locks and cores to install on new cabinets, doors, and install other door hardware such as door closers.
  • Program daylight savings time on hospital digital clock system
  • Program and install hospital televisions and cable system
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Maintenance Technician /Transporter/Housekeeper

St. Vincent's Pediatric Rehab Center
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
  • Pick patients up from home, school, and/or daycare facility and transport them to and from hospital for their therapy session.
  • Sweep and vacuum hospital hallways
  • Cut property grass
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lawrence Central High School
Indianapolis, IN

No Degree - Design Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Problem Resolution
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

    Completed 2023 IU Health Emerging Leader Program

Certification

American Society of Power Engineers, Inc

Facility Operating Engineer third class 2012


NFPA member since 2012



Timeline

HVAC Technician Senior

IU Health North Hospital
01.2018 - Current

Stationary Engineer /Power Plant Operator

IU Health North Hospital
01.2013 - Current

BMS Operator

IU Health North Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2018

Maintenance Technician

IU Health North Hospital
11.2005 - 01.2010

Maintenance Technician /Transporter/Housekeeper

St. Vincent's Pediatric Rehab Center
01.2000 - 01.2005

High School Diploma -

Lawrence Central High School

No Degree - Design Technology

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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