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Gregory Ellis

Homer,MI

Summary

Dependable professional with solid record and background in HVAC, high and low pressure industrial boilers, chillers, cooling towers, steam and gas turbines. Successful at working independently or in group settings to diagnose and fix components in residential and commercial environments. Dependable and industrious with superior work ethic and dedication to quality.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Oaklawn Hospital
Marshall , MI
11/18/22 - Current

Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.

Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.

Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.

Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.

Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.

Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.

Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.

Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs.

Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.

Ran regular tests on machines and fixed early problems.

Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services, to improve operations.

Read work orders or received instructions from supervisors to determine work requirements.

Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.

Studied repair and use manuals to ensure correct maintenance.

Read blueprints and specifications to determine the best methods to approach maintenance projects.

Inspected, repaired, and maintained lighting and electrical systems, air conditioning equipment, and plumbing system components.

Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide, and other safety levels.

Replaced wall sockets, ran lines, and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.

Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.

Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.,

Ethanol Processor

The Andersons Albion Ethanol
Albion , MI
2015.05 - 2020.04

Perform processing in the cook, distillation, energy center and DCS (digital systems control) areas.

Perform activities relating to processing functions such as hammer mills management, slurry tank operations, yeast, fermentation, distillation, evaporation, monitor boiler, dryer, steam and natural gas electricity generating turbines.

Monitor production processes and adjust equipment settings or raw material inputs as directed to ensure optimal efficiency in the production process.

Perform product sampling, document results and report findings to shift leader.

Operate various types of mobile equipment.

Perform general cleaning and house keeping.

Train new employees in all above tasks.

Assume crew leadership responsibilities during times of absence.

Grain Processor

The Andersons Albion Ethanol
Albion , MI
2014.04 - 2015.03

Examined products to determine initial quality and discarded inadequate or inferior material into separate bins.

Assigned accurate grade to each product based on USDA grading standards.

Recorded product information, specifications, and grade on a spreadsheet for accurate record keeping.

Assistant Manager

Kelly Express Mart
Albion , MI
2012.02 - 2014.04

Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.

Coached and mentored employees by delivering training, guidance, and performance monitoring.

Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs, and meet customer demands while monitoring inventory levels.

Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.

Meat Department Manager

SpartanNash
Coldwater , MI
2007.06 - 2012.02

Cut, wrapped, weighed, and labeled orders for customers.

Passed health inspections by correctly evaluating meat temperatures for safety and quality, and keeping detailed records of heat statuses.

Kept detailed records of meat cuts to ensure accurate inventories.

Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.

Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.

Monitored employee use of machinery, including mincers, slicers, and sausage fillers.

Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness.

Educated customers on meat choices and preparation methods to increase sales.

Trained new employees on cleanliness, client interactions, and various types of meat cuts.

Checked inventory on a monthly basis, placed supply orders, and managed stocking of new goods.

Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based on strength and experience.

Determined complete order accuracy by examining merchandise to verify price and quantity.

Coached team members on equipment safety, food handling, and merchandising techniques.

Priced items correctly and created all related signs and tags to notify customers of sales and special promotions.

Used empathy and persuasive negotiation skills to deliver a positive customer experience.

Established loyalty, executing flawless customer engagement to drive client retention.

HVAC-R Technician

Munier Heating And Cooling
Albion , MI
1997.04 - 2002.11

Used troubleshooting methods on HVAC components to diagnose and repair heat pumps, fireplace, geothermal, furnaces, and air conditioning equipment.

Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers.

Contacted vendors to ascertain and procure necessary equipment and tools needed to successfully complete jobs.

Inspected electrical circuits and components, employing test equipment to verify continuity and trace faults.

Balanced systems and calibrated controls to optimize performance.

Formed complete circuits by connecting systems to fuel, water, and refrigerant sources and tested the integrity of all pathways.

Conferred with users to isolate and identify malfunctions, conducting speedy repairs to restore full functionality.

Installed air conditioning equipment, including compressors, pumps, meters, and piping.

Determined causes of malfunctioning equipment parts by conducting in-depth assessments.

Delivered cost estimates on repair work to enable home and business owners to make informed decisions.

Scheduled preventative maintenance visits to keep customer heating and air conditioning systems operating at top performance.

Tested equipment following each install to determine efficiency and proper functionality.

Used troubleshooting tools and techniques to assess forced air, hot water, and steam boilers; heat pumps; and cooling/refrigeration systems, and repair malfunctioning parts.

Responded quickly to emergency repair situations by phone or email within 1 hour.

Observed strict safety measures when working with equipment and chemicals to minimize accidents.

Set up auxiliary components to enhance the performance of heating and cooling equipment.

Wired both line and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment.

Attended employee meetings and training to learn about new techniques, trends, and technologies.

Building Engineer

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson , MI
2020.05 - 11/17/22

Performed routine preventive maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside technicians.

Adjusted boiler valves to establish appropriate air and water flow levels and control flow of liquid fuel into burners to regulate temperatures.

Monitored gauges and meters to record temperature fluctuations and document variances in airflow and fuel consumption.

Removed soot and debris from inside boiler, replaced water filters and treated for mineral deposits and cleaned burners in anticipation of annual equipment inspections.

Operated refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.

Installed replacement burners, air filters, gauges and other boiler components using hand tools to maintain optimal efficiency and prevent heat supply interruption.

Performed maintenance services to correct and prevent problems.

Managed procedures for start-up, daily operations and shutdowns.

Developed and implemented best practices, quality assurance standards and project management procedures.

Improved efficiency and reduced costs by recommending new processes and identifying problems.

Took samples of water from boilers and cooling towers to perform standardized tests.

Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Albion Senior High School
Albion, MI

Some College (No Degree) -

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI

Skills

  • Diagnosing faults
  • Testing procedures
  • Inspecting systems
  • Strategic planning
  • Time management
  • Records management
  • Updating logs
  • Customer service
  • HVAC expertise
  • Installing systems
  • Repair procedures
  • Critical thinking
  • Team building
  • Customer Service
  • Work ethic
  • Analytical
  • Training & Development

Certification

Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Timeline

Building Engineer

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
2020.05 - 11/17/22

Ethanol Processor

The Andersons Albion Ethanol
2015.05 - 2020.04

Grain Processor

The Andersons Albion Ethanol
2014.04 - 2015.03

Assistant Manager

Kelly Express Mart
2012.02 - 2014.04

Meat Department Manager

SpartanNash
2007.06 - 2012.02

HVAC-R Technician

Munier Heating And Cooling
1997.04 - 2002.11

Maintenance Technician

Oaklawn Hospital
11/18/22 - Current

High School Diploma -

Albion Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Kellogg Community College

Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Gregory Ellis