Juan Labra Jr
Heyburn,ID
Summary
Self-reliant boiler operator with excellent time management, communication and troubleshooting skills. Team player with a deep understanding of steam systems and heat transfer. Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and performs routine maintenance. Have a GCAP Boiler license.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Worker
Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC
2024.01 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues across various departments.
- Verified that all safety procedures were followed while working on utility
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate utility usage, minimizing disruptions to plant operations.
- Supported plant operations with quick response times to address any utility-related emergencies or shutdowns.
- Brought in boiler knowledge to various shifts for better performance on evaporators and process needs
- Responded to emergency calls for utility repairs and troubleshooting.
Boiler Operator 1st Class
Amalgamated Sugar
2017.10 - 2024.01
- Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers and other systems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained boiler room log by recording meter and gauge data readings, water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
- Did employees time in kronos to get them paid on the right accounts
- Fill in for the foreman and his tasks when he is not there.
Electrical Apprentice/ Mechanical Helper
Amalgamated Sugar Company
2017.03 - 2017.08
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled EMT conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
Assistant Boiler Operator
Amalgamated Sugar Company
2015.11 - 2017.09
- Adjusted valves and controls to set specified water level and steam pressure of boiler.
- Monitored heating and cooling system performance through alarms, temperature and pressure differentials.
- Observed pressure, temperature and draft meters to verify correct operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners.
- Observed boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions, change burners and tighten pipes and fittings.
- Moved water from one place to another to keep operations intact, setting valves and tracing lines just like a utility was a must.
- Kept up with water chemistry on boilers to maintain good water quality
Warehouse Worker/ Warehouseman 3
Amalgamated Sugar Company
2013.10 - 2015.08
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved sugar to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked sugar pallets and merchandise for damage and notified foreman.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items.
- Understood how important critical control points are. which were magnets to make sure no metal was in finished product.
- Loaded rail cars with sugar and understood how to do it safely and in a timely manner
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Bagger
Smiths Food And Drug
2013.02 - 2013.10
- Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Retrieved grocery carts and baskets from lot and various site locations.
- Placed customer's purchased goods into bags, maximizing space while avoiding overloading.
- Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
- Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided product guidance.
- Greeted guests entering and exiting store to foster customer satisfaction.
- Supported team members and management by going above and beyond to meet goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burley Senior High School
Burley, ID05.2013
Skills
- Equipment Installation
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Decision-Making
- Verbal Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Calm Under Pressure
- Supervision and Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Completed and passed 40 hours of GCAP Industrial Boiler Level 1
- Hazwoper training
- BCTGM Vice President of local 282G- 2023 to 2024
- BCTGM President of local 282G- 2024 to present
- Interfactory President of local 282G, 283G, 284G, and 290G- 2024 to present
- Officer training for local presidents, held in Baltimore, which included leadership training
Timeline
Utility Worker
Amalgamated Sugar Company LLC
2024.01 - Current
Boiler Operator 1st Class
Amalgamated Sugar
2017.10 - 2024.01
Electrical Apprentice/ Mechanical Helper
Amalgamated Sugar Company
2017.03 - 2017.08
Assistant Boiler Operator
Amalgamated Sugar Company
2015.11 - 2017.09
Warehouse Worker/ Warehouseman 3
Amalgamated Sugar Company
2013.10 - 2015.08
Bagger
Smiths Food And Drug
2013.02 - 2013.10
High School Diploma -
Burley Senior High School