Luis Ruiz
Carson,CA
Summary
Boiler Operator with 8 years of experience operating high pressure industrial boiler systems. Monitored gauges and recorded measurements, performed preventive maintenance, and communicated with engineers and administrators to develop improved operating procedures and prevent boiler performance interruptions. Hard worker devoted to maintaining equipment at optimum output.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boiler Operator, utilities
Juanita’s Foods
Wilmington, California
09.2017 - Current
- Operated and maintained high-pressure boilers for optimal performance.
- Monitored boiler systems for safety and efficiency compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Responded to alarms and emergency situations promptly and effectively.
- Documented maintenance logs and compliance reports.
- Trained junior operators on safety protocols and equipment handling.
- Examined piping systems for leaks or corrosion damage before start-up.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.
- Ensured that work areas are clean and free from any debris after completing maintenance tasks.
- Operated blowdown valves periodically to reduce buildup in the system.
- Performed daily tests of water samples to ensure proper chemical balance in the system.
- Monitored boiler operations and parameters such as water levels, steam pressure, and draft readings to ensure safe operation.
- Assisted with installation of new boiler systems or components as needed.
- Maintained chilled water systems, high pressure boilers.
- Performed minor repairs on boilers, valves, gauges, pumps, and other related equipment.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities including repairs and adjustments made to the boiler systems.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Electricity 1, HVAC 1,2,3, Refrigeration 1,2
Harbor Occupational Center
Wilmington 01.2019 - 01.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Operation And Maintenance Engineering-Steam Plant
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASome College (No Degree) - Art Education
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CAHigh School Diploma -
Instituto Miguel De Cervantes Savedra
San Luis Potosí , S.L.P07-1991
Skills
- Boiler operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Water systems
- Organizational skills
- Efficient operation
- Safety protocols
- Pressure control
- Teamwork
- Operational efficiency
- Sanitation
- Forklift certified
- Waste water
- Complete assign PM’s and WO’s
Certification
- Unlimited Steam Engineer, License #:P036396
- Universal EPA’s 608 certification #1000575319250
- CAL OSHA forklift certification ID#2024-001-106
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion - Electricity 1, HVAC 1,2,3, Refrigeration 1,2
Harbor Occupational Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
Boiler Operator, utilities
Juanita’s Foods
09.2017 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Operation And Maintenance Engineering-Steam Plant
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education
Los Angeles Harbor College
High School Diploma -
Instituto Miguel De Cervantes Savedra