Michael White
Marshall,MO
Summary
Hardworking boiler/nh3 tech bringing 8+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. History of championing program training in various organizations throughout well-established career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engine Room Operator
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
- Communication with production to find out what is running to know what equipment to run and when to run it to efficiently and cost productively run it
- Knowledge of system to be able to control to run and keep operational to meet productions needs daily
- Trouble shoot issues such as blown fuses starter heaters, bearings, belts, seals, valves, prvs, pumps, plc, pressure, detectors, pump out vessels, hoses, and find leaks
- Help with onboard of new ammonia charge into system from Truck
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events, and professional development activities.
- Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism, and illegal entry.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration
- Single phase and Three Phase Electric
- Control Panels and Motor Starters
- Frick Microprocessors
- Programmable logic Controllers
- Some familiarity with reading blueprints and schematics
- Strong mechanical abilities
- Basic Knowledge in Hydraulics Pumps lifts
- Pneumatics trouble shooting actuation and Mac.valves
- Plumbing
- General Building Maintenance
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Boiler Operator
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
- Perform routine maintenance on the equipment and systems in a facility
- Use hand or power tools when performing tasks like replacing defective valves, filters, or steam gauges on a heating system
- Corrosive deposits can damage a boiler system, so testing the boiler water for P.H and other levels such as sulfur alkaline poly and hardness of water and balance it with chemicals
- Monitoring chemicals and being familiar with all safety data sheets and hazards proper P.P.E and use of each chemical used in Wastewater treatment plant as well as condensers and boiler systems and contacting vendors to maintain chemicals
- Operation of R.O (Reverse Osmosis) system to ensure that the water is being treated correctly to remove hardness and impurities such as calcium lime or anything that would result in a high conductivity rate that would lower or damage the life expectancy of equipment
- Always Keeping safety at hand and on mind
- Watching the system during operation and attend to any additional problems That might happen such as low pressure, high pressure, low water high water shutoffs, pilot failures, leaks or pipe breaks and return all to working order, and record service data in logs, .S.M
- Train and schedule meetings for employee involvement and awareness of current and ongoing projects and work that pertains to team
- Effectively communicate with management and contractors for M.O.C processes for proper documentation for the installation or modification of ongoing projects and changes to facilities equipment
- Organize file and document updates for employees such as training logs, schooling, monthly hazmat meetings, psm meetings, tracking of ammonia balances, mass energy balance, as well as any losses to the system that may have been lost.
- Adjusted valves and controls to set specified water level and steam pressure of boiler.
- Monitored heating and cooling system performance through alarms, temperature and pressure differentials.
- Observed boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions, change burners and tighten pipes and fittings.
- Observed pressure, temperature and draft meters to verify correct operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners.
- Used chemical testing kits and oxygen scavengers to test and treat boiler feed water.
- Used automatic gas feeds and pumps to fire gas-fed boilers.
- Maintained boiler room log by recording meter and gauge data readings, water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
- Verified appropriate degree of water softness by maintaining chemical treatment programs and regulating steam flow.
- Trained new operators on job responsibilities and safety issues and standards.
- Scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance for boiler and mechanical equipment.
- Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
- Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
- Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
- Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers and other systems.
- Worked with large HVAC systems such as boilers, chillers and furnaces.
- Oversaw quality assurance protocols to optimize designs.
- Analyzed problems and took appropriate action to maintain continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by MO.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
- Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
- Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures and data reporting.
- Built and executed formulas and generated charts in excel and powerpoint spreadsheet applications.
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
- Oversaw reverse osmosis systems used to treat drinking water.
Hazmat Technician
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Conducted Hazmat drills and trained new recruits in use of hazmat equipment.
- Cleaned up biohazards and industrial waste by carefully following optimal safety protocols.
- Managed disposal of non-hazardous and special waste materials such as oil or diesel.
- Audited hazardous waste weekly to assist with pick-up scheduling and maintain necessary safety controls.
- Moved and loaded drums and containers weighing as much as 2100 pounds.
- Sampled and characterized waste to generate accurate materials profiles.
- Removed soil, debris and other materials from spill sites and placed in appropriate containers.
- Prepared containers for long-distance shipping and coordinated transportation with contractors.
- Arranged pick-ups, managed documentation and reported quantities of waste to help coordinators make appropriate planning decisions.
- Adhered to all defined safety protocols, company requirements and federal and local laws to maintain safe and controlled environments.
- Maximized protections by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.
- Maintained inspection-ready manifest documentation for review by supervisor.
Plant Safety Managment
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Maintenance Technician
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Adhered to safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria to maximize preventive controls.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
- Developed, drafted and conducted preventive maintenance procedures to enforce business standards.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Reviewed equipment areas to observe conditions impacting design and identified solutions to technical issues that arose during installation.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
Education
GED -
State Of Missouri
Macon, MO03.2016
Skills
- Deadline Monitoring
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Service Calls
- Environmental Audits
- Handling Procedures
- Efficient Routing
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Mechanical Systems
- Safety Meetings
- Hazardous Material Handling
Certification
- Garden City Ammonia Program - Industrial Refrigeration level 1&2 -June 2020
- Garden City Ammonia Program - Industrial Boiler level 1&2 - April 2020
- Garden City Ammonia Program- Plant Safety Management - October 2019
- Industrial Consultants -Piping and Instrument Diagrams- September 2022
- Industrial Consultants- 8 hour Hazmat/Emergency Response - Oct 2022
- Starrett Measurements (Gage,Micrometer,Angle,Dial gage)- July 2022
- America Heart Association-C.P.R -2023
- Conagra Foods- Forklift Certification 2023
- Conagra Foods- Cardio pulmonary test for S.C.B.A and Full face respirator
- CDL class A
Timeline
Engine Room Operator
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
Boiler Operator
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
Hazmat Technician
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
Plant Safety Managment
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
Maintenance Technician
ConAgra Foods Inc
02.2018 - Current
GED -
State Of Missouri