Open To Work
DONOVAN BOOKER
Dayton,TX
Summary
Industrial maintenance professional with extensive experience in millwright work, boiler operations, and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven leadership in coordinating maintenance activities while implementing safety protocols, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing service calls through effective preventive maintenance strategies.
Overview
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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
RLN Industries, Inc.
Galena Park, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, air-control, belt conveyor, dust, and rail systems to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Troubleshot mechanical equipment and completed PM work while operating locomotives and industrial equipment in compliance with site safety requirements.
- Assembled and installed machinery and equipment for production lines.
- Conducted routine maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed necessary repairs on-site.
Boiler Operator
Liquid Environmental Solutions Corp
Houston, Texas
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Operated and monitored boiler systems for efficient energy production.
- Maintained water quality levels to ensure safe boiler operation.
- Conducted regular inspections and troubleshooting of boiler equipment.
- Collaborated with team to implement safety protocols and regulations.
- Documented maintenance activities and operational logs for compliance.
- Trained new hires on boiler operations and safety procedures.
- Responded promptly to alarms and performed emergency shutdowns when needed.
- Assisted in developing preventive maintenance schedules for boiler systems.
- Performed minor repairs on boilers, valves, gauges, pumps, economizers, and other related equipment.
- Adjusted boiler valves to establish appropriate air and water flow levels and control flow of liquid fuel into burners to regulate temperatures.
- Examined piping systems for leaks or corrosion damage before start-up.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.
- Monitored gauges and meters to record temperature fluctuations and document variances in airflow and fuel consumption.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside technicians.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities including repairs and adjustments made to the boiler systems.
- Assisted with installation of new boiler systems or components.
- Operated refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.
Utility Maintenance supervisor
Ravago American
Baytown, Texas
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Directed maintenance activities involving equipment, vehicles, facilities, and personnel; promoted safe work practices, audits, and policy compliance.
- Coordinated resources, maintenance needs, and staff to support equipment and facility availability.
- Supervised maintenance staff to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated equipment repairs and scheduled maintenance tasks effectively.
- Managed inventory of parts and supplies for maintenance operations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan.
- Liaised with vendors for service contracts and equipment purchases.
- Developed work schedules to optimize workforce productivity and resource allocation.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Hydro Blasting Operator / Supervisor
HydroChem
Houston, Texas
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Performed hydro blasting and industrial cleaning and supervised operators in safety-sensitive work environments.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure safety and compliance standards were met.
- Managed team schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation effectively.
- Trained and mentored new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain operational efficiency and reliability.
- Coordinated with other departments to streamline communication and information sharing.
- Resolved employee conflicts by fostering a positive work environment and teamwork.
- Maintained accurate records of production output, inventory levels, personnel time sheets.
- Ordered necessary materials and supplies for production operations in a timely manner.
- Monitored quality assurance and safety standards to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Established production goals and objectives, monitored progress, and took corrective action as needed.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations related to safety, health, environmental protection.
- Participated in budgeting process by providing input regarding labor costs and material expenses.
- Implemented new technologies or systems that improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Assessed employee performance regularly and provided feedback to enhance productivity levels.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization and initiated changes accordingly.
Roughneck,Moterman
Anadarko
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Supported oilfield operations with heavy equipment, materials handling, equipment checks, minor repairs, and jobsite safety practices.
- Operated drilling equipment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in rig maintenance and repairs to optimize equipment performance.
- Monitored drilling operations to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and machinery for safety and functionality.
- Assisted on drill floor for piping, rigging and casing.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machinery to identify any potential issues or problems.
General Contractor
Don Rite Home Improvement
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Earlier Experience: General Contractor - Don Rite Home Improvement (2009-2013); Automotive Service Advisor / Technician - CJ Automotive (2005-2008).
Automotive Service Advisor / Technician
CJ Automotive
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Earlier Experience: General Contractor - Don Rite Home Improvement (2009-2013); Automotive Service Advisor / Technician - CJ Automotive (2005-2008).
Education
GED - General Studies
Ross S. Sterling High School
AWS Certification
America Welding Academy
OSHA 30
Click Safty
Skills
- Boilermaker / Boiler Maintenance
- Welding / Fabrication
- Preventive / Corrective Maintenance
- LOTO / Jobsite Safety
- Forklift / Materials Handling
- Millwright / Industrial Maintenance
- Pumps, Compressors & Valves
- Mechanical / Electrical Troubleshooting
- PLC / Industrial Controls
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Conveyors / Rail Systems
- Blueprints / Schematics
- Crew Supervision / Leadership
- Bilingual: English
Personal Information
Title: Millwright | Boilermaker | Industrial Maintenance | Boiler Operations
Certification
OSHA 30-Hour Construction - ClickSafety (Completed 2026-08-23), Boiler License, Driver's License
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- America Welding Academy - General Studies / Welding Training
- GED / General Studies - Ross S. Sterling High School
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Dayton, TX
Open to relocation: Yes
Timeline
Millwright
RLN Industries, Inc.
04.2025 - Current
Boiler Operator
Liquid Environmental Solutions Corp
01.2021 - 11.2024
Utility Maintenance supervisor
Ravago American
05.2017 - 12.2020
Hydro Blasting Operator / Supervisor
HydroChem
03.2014 - 12.2017
Roughneck,Moterman
Anadarko
05.2012 - 01.2014
General Contractor
Don Rite Home Improvement
01.2009 - 01.2013
Automotive Service Advisor / Technician
CJ Automotive
01.2005 - 01.2008
GED - General Studies
Ross S. Sterling High School
AWS Certification
America Welding Academy
OSHA 30
Click Safty