Michael Welch
North Judson School Corp
North Judson,IN
40
years of professional experience
Facilities Maintenance Professional experienced in HVAC, electrical systems, and boiler operations. Achieved operational safety and efficiency through expertise in preventive maintenance and lockout/tagout compliance while effectively coordinating maintenance teams. Focused on delivering reliable building operations across diverse environments, including healthcare and educational facilities.
Work History
Assistant Director of Maintenance
2 Years 10 Months- Coordinated routine maintenance requests and prioritized work orders to support daily school operations.
- Assisted with preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and facility systems.
- Monitored building conditions and reported repair needs to maintain safe learning environments.
- Supported custodial and maintenance staff with task planning, equipment needs, and service follow-up.
- Operation of Snow plow equipment on school parking lots and sidewalks.
Senior Boiler Operator
4 Years 1 Month- Monitored controls, gauges, and alarms to ensure safe steam and hot water production.
- Operated boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment to maintain reliable campus utility services.
- Performed water treatment tests and adjusted chemical levels for proper boiler chemistry.
- Recorded daily operating logs, readings, and maintenance conditions for plant compliance.
- Responded to utility emergencies and restored boiler operations with minimal service interruption.
- Coordinated lockout/tagout procedures and safety checks during equipment service and shutdowns.
- Inspected valves, pumps, and burners to identify mechanical issues before system disruptions.
- Operation of snow removal and salt spreading equipment on parking lots and sidewalks.
Stationary Engineer
4 Years 10 Months- Operated boilers, chillers, pumps, and HVAC equipment to maintain a safe hospital environment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on steam, refrigeration, and ventilation systems.
- Inspected mechanical systems and corrected issues before they affected patient care areas.
- Monitored building automation controls, alarms, and gauges to ensure stable facility performance.
- Worked with large HVAC systems such as boilers, chillers and furnaces.
- Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers and other systems.
Power Plant Operator
28 Years 2 Months- Adjusted turbine, boiler, and generator controls to optimize output and operating reliability.
- Monitored control room systems to maintain stable plant operations and respond to equipment alarms.
- Inspected equipment routinely to identify abnormalities, prevent failures, and support safe operation.
- Executed startup and shutdown procedures for plant units while following operating instructions.
- Trained operators on plant procedures, equipment operation, and emergency response protocols.
- Spearheaded troubleshooting efforts when encountering complex issues during plant operations, applying critical thinking skills to identify root causes quickly and implement effective solutions promptly.
Education
HVAC
Skills
Lockout/tagout procedures
Facilities management
Lockout and tagout procedures
Grounds maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Timeline
Assistant Director of Maintenance
North Judson School Corp
08.2021 - 06.2024Read More
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