Logan Boyd
Austin,MN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in leading teams of System Operators to ensure the efficient operation of a waste-fired facility. Proven ability to assist in supervision and actively participate in repair and maintenance processes, ensuring compliance with MPCA permits while optimizing energy production and waste processing. Strong leadership skills demonstrated by effectively stepping into the Shift Supervisor role as needed, applying independent judgment to uphold operational standards. Committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture that enhances team collaboration and performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Supervising Operator
Olmsted County Waste to Energy
01.2026 - Current
- Oversaw all operational responsibilities of Operator 3 role.
- Maintain MPCA standards for all emissions from plant.
- Considerable knowledge of safety standards and the ability to establish and maintain accident prevention practices.
- Assists with supervision of all aspects of facility operations and, in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, independently performs all aspects of shift operations.
- Oversees employees engaged in operating, servicing, and maintaining the boilers and auxiliary equipment.
- Leads operators on duty, reviews hourly and daily logs and uses experience with high-pressure boiler operation to anticipate and resolve operational problems.
- Oversees all plant chemistry analysis and control.
- Inspects all plant equipment and maintains all machinery history and equipment status documentation
- Trains operators and students on the shift.
System Operator 3
Olmsted waste to energy facility
02.2019 - 01.2026
- Start up, shut down solid waste boilers for outages.
- Run and maintain PM's on Auxiliary package boiler.
- Maintaining steam flow to turbine's and outbuildings.
- General cleaning and house keeping.
- Maintain electrical output to grid.
- Respond to emergencies and events.
- Train new employees on both boiler operation and energy generation.
- Review operation procedures
- Heavy equipment operating.
- LOTO systems for outage.
- Operated and monitored waste-to-energy systems for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols, equipment handling, and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot system malfunctions and coordinate repairs.
Maintenance Technician
Viracon
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintain, repair, set-up and preventive maintenance on production machinery.
- Fabricate safety guards, equipment and other misc items in plant.
- Assist in Safety testing and inspections.
- Plan day according to work orders in the 7i (cmms) system, record and track information on cmms about W.O.
- Assist in troubleshooting of breakdowns and bring a descriptive/itemized parts list to the purchasing department for ordering.
- Then schedule downtime and repairs with production department.
- Maintain building and grounds in regards to snow removal and lawn care.
- Maintain chillers and dehumidifiers, clean coils/ change filters.
- Operate forklift, Bobcat, snow blower and normal shop tools (welder, lathe, mill, hand tools).
- Attend safety meetings and training including OSHA required training.
Sales Associate
Walmart
04.2012 - 09.2016
- Assist customers with, in store questions and purchases, provide support and direct 3 associates to stock shelves and assist customers.
- Run reports and do inventory of merchandise and equipment.
- Maintain and clean equipment and order new parts for equipment.
Education
Industrial Maintenance - Industrial Maintenance And Mechanics
Riverland Community College
Albert Lea, MN05-2018
Skills
- Corrective maintenance operations
- Safety protocol implementation
- Procedure Experience
- Materials handling
- Power plant engineer
- Industrial energy system
- Natural gas power plant
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Steam turbine generation
- Organizational skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Mechanic Experience
- Water treatment for boiler operation
- Environmental compliance
Certification
- Stationary Engineer's License
- Combustible Waste certificate February 2028
- Chief A Boilers license CA700455-Expires March 2028
- OSHA Safety Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Assistant Supervising Operator
Olmsted County Waste to Energy
01.2026 - Current
System Operator 3
Olmsted waste to energy facility
02.2019 - 01.2026
Maintenance Technician
Viracon
10.2016 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Walmart
04.2012 - 09.2016
Industrial Maintenance - Industrial Maintenance And Mechanics
Riverland Community College