Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
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Mario A. Villasana

Lynwood,CA

Summary

Veteran Boiler Operator with many years of experience operating high- and low-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

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Steam Engineer

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach, California
07.2025 - Current

...Operated three 100 psi boilers.

  • Operated 650 ton and 1350 ton chillers.
  • Operated cooling towers and pumps, performed PM on system.
  • Daily readings, such as boiler pressure, feed water temperature, and temperature, gas meter reading, Oxygen tank level, Nitrogen, Nitous oxide tank press. ext.
  • Operate vacuum pump system and conduct PM on system.
  • Operate Med. Air compressors, and conduct PM on system.
  • Change cylinder bottles such as Nitrogen, Nitrous oxide, and Carbon monoxide.
  • Perform minor repairs on boiler auxiliary equipment, such as valves, gauges, pumps.
  • Direct third party contrctors and assured safety compliance.
  • Maintain records.
  • Monitor patients room for air flow and comfort.
  • Check domestic water heaters for proper temperature.
  • Blowdown domestic water heater tanks per PM schedule.
  • Check domestic water softener for hardness. Conduct manual regeneration on softener if needed.

Boiler Operator Maintenance Technician

Greif
Commerce, California
02.2019 - 07.2025
  • Daily feed water treatment to keep boiler efficiency.
  • Daily boiler safety checks.
  • Maintain records
  • Monitor CEMS (California Emissions Monitoring System) for environmental regulations to ensure compliance
  • Vibration analysis for predictive maintenance and preventive maintenance. Greasing auxiliary equipment.
  • Troubleshooting HVAC systems
  • Replacing motors
  • Managed third party contractors in insuring compliance with company safety regulations such as LOTO, confined space entry, ladder safety, ear, and eye protection, hot work permits.
  • Identified necessary repairs or replacements needed on auxiliary equipment for efficient operation of the plant to minimize downtime.
  • Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.
  • Examined piping systems for leaks or corrosion damage before start-up.
  • Operated blowdown valves periodically to reduce buildup in the system.
  • Disassemble and reassemble pumps, and auxiliary related equipment.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting problems with the boiler systems during emergency situations.
  • Start and stop boiler for planned down time.
  • Used specialized equipment to find air leakage throughout the plant.
  • Fill out pre hazard forms, lock out and tag out, rigging permits, roof permits, hot work permits, Elevated permits, confined space permits.

Boiler Operator

San Bernardino Community Hospital
San Bernardino, California
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.
  • Performed minor repairs on boiler valves, gauges, pumps, and other auxiliary equipment.
  • Boiler feed water treatment
  • Calibrated instruments used in monitoring boiler operations.
  • Monitor patient rooms, ER and operating rooms for proper air flow and comfort.
  • Maintain sanitary in proper order
  • Direct third party contractors and assured safety compliance

Boiler Operator Maintenance Technician

Newark pacific paperboard
Commerce, CA
11.2004 - 02.2018
  • Monitored boiler operations and parameters such as water levels, steam pressure, fuel consumption, and draft readings to ensure safe operation.
  • Investigated operational problems involving boilers and implemented solutions accordingly.
  • Inspected flue gases for compliance with emissions standards set by regulatory agencies.
  • Boiler Daily safety checks
  • Monitor CEMS
  • Records keeping
  • Grease auxiliary equipment, pumps, dryers, conveyor belts and bearings
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Temperature readings
  • Troubleshooting equipment
  • Replacing motors belts, bearings, pumps
  • Identified necessary repairs or replacements needed for efficient operation of the system.
  • Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.

Sailor

US NAVY
San Diego, California
07.2000 - 07.2004
  • Monitored fuel levels, water levels, and other engine room operations as needed.
  • Performed daily safety checks and inspections of ship equipment, systems, and machinery.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently using established protocols.
  • Reported any discrepancies or malfunctions with equipment to senior officers immediately upon discovery.
  • Checked oil levels and monitored equipment to regularly oil and lubricate for smooth functioning.
  • Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
  • Lubricated machinery, equipment or engine parts.

Education

HVAC

Slawson Occupational Center
Commerce, CA
06-2025

Electricity

East Los Angeles Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CA
06-2019

Some College (No Degree) -

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Boiler operations
  • Safety compliance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Boiler operations
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Adaptability
  • HVAC troubleshooting
  • Vibration analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Boiler operation
  • Inspecting equipment
  • Able to work with minimal supervision

Certification

  • Steam engineers license Unlimited
  • 608 license
  • Electrical certificate

Accomplishments

  • Military service

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Sr. Steam Engineer

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
07.2025 - Current

Boiler Operator Maintenance Technician

Greif
02.2019 - 07.2025

Boiler Operator

San Bernardino Community Hospital
02.2018 - 02.2019

Boiler Operator Maintenance Technician

Newark pacific paperboard
11.2004 - 02.2018

Sailor

US NAVY
07.2000 - 07.2004

HVAC

Slawson Occupational Center

Electricity

East Los Angeles Occupational Center

Some College (No Degree) -

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Mario A. Villasana