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Keith Linyear

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Driven Plant Engineer with proven success in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs for the City of New Orleans. Excelled in preventive maintenance and multitasking, showcasing teamwork and advanced repair skills. Achieved consistent reliability in HVAC systems operation, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer 1st Class

New Orleans East Hospital
5620 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70127
10.2021 - 03.2024

Perform Routine maintenance: perform maintenance on all mechanical equipment throughout the complex. Operate and maintain steam generation equipment and other related equipment. Made equipment rounds and took equipment readings. Handled work orders. Documented and prioritize all request called in by departments. Identifies the problem source, repaired the problem and or corrects the problem until a specialist can be dispatched to the site. Loaded work ordes and PM request upon completion. Performed maintenance of building HVAC equipment. Provided routine maintenance on generators. Maintained oil levels , coolant levels , battery and fuel levels , replenished all fluids on diesel emergency generators to ensure that the emergency generators are in good working condition at all times. Perform routine mechanical inspection within the hospital including air handlers and hot water systems. Perform water treatment for cooling towers, boilers, chill water plant and reheating system. Maintained shop and assigned equipment rooms. Ensured areas were clean and organized. Initiates and follows all established emergency procedures. Responds to alarms generated by the building automation system computer or the fire detection system. Provides assistance and guidance to other team members when required.

Plant Engineer

City Of New Orleans,
New Orleans, LA
03.1981 - 09.2020
  • Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Worked with large HVAC systems such as boilers, chillers and furnaces.
  • Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers and other systems.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Analyzed problems and took appropriate action to maintain continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
  • Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
  • Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures, leading to improved reliability and reduced downtime.

Operating Engineer

Housing Authority Of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
03.1979 - 03.1981
  • Operated Boilers, Chillers and Auxiliary Equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement solutions.

Education

Associate of Science - Electronics & Insrumentation

Louisiana Technical College
New Orleans, LA
12-1997

Associate of Science - HVAC Technology

Sidney Collier Vo-Tec
3727 Louisa St.
08-1980

High School Diploma -

W L Cohen Sr High School
05-1976

Skills

  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Teamwork
  • Preventive maintenance scheduling
  • Procedural updating

Certification

  • Stationary Engineer License with, 1st class A/C, 1st class Boilers & 2nd class Steam Turbine endorsements.
  • EPA Universal Refrigerant handling certification.

Timeline

Engineer 1st Class

New Orleans East Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2024

Plant Engineer

City Of New Orleans,
03.1981 - 09.2020

Operating Engineer

Housing Authority Of New Orleans
03.1979 - 03.1981

Associate of Science - Electronics & Insrumentation

Louisiana Technical College

Associate of Science - HVAC Technology

Sidney Collier Vo-Tec

High School Diploma -

W L Cohen Sr High School