Neil Matthews
Fairfield Township,Ohio
Summary
Detail-oriented Boiler Operator with expertise in managing boiler systems and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in Siemens Insight system administration and network diagnostics, with a strong focus on troubleshooting sensors, actuators, and VFDs. Capable of analyzing trend logs and alarm histories to effectively identify and rectify energy waste and mechanical issues.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Boiler Operator
Jones Lange Lasalle
Mason, Ohio
12.2021 - Current
- Operating and maintaining the utility plant at Procter and Gamble Mason Business Center.
- Performed thermal safeguard testing on boilers, as well as performed thermal safeguard restudies.
- Executed maintenance services to ensure operational reliability and prevent system failures.
- Identified necessary repairs or replacements needed for efficient operation of the system.
- Monitored and documented performance of boilers, chillers, air compressors, cooling towers, and softeners via building management system.
- Interpreted gauges, charts, and various testing devices related to equipment in the utility plant.
- Monitored building automation systems and resolved operational issues.
- Evaluated data from building automation systems to enhance overall system performance.
- Provided training sessions on topics such as building automation systems and demand response programs for staff members.
- Oversee the daily operation and implementation of the JLL Serve application in the utility plant.
Water Tender Assistant
Cleveland Cliffs
Middletown, Ohio
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Monitored boiler operations and parameters such as water levels, steam pressure, fuel consumption, and draft readings to ensure safe operation.
- Conducted daily water testing on boilers to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Maintained daily operational and equipment logs every 4 hours to ensure accurate record-keeping and facilitate equipment monitoring.
- Maintaining and operating steam-driven feedwater pumps.
- Maintaining and operating steam-driven FD and ID fans.
- Executed lockout/tagout protocols to ensure personnel safety during maintenance activities.
Education
High School Degree -
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, Ohio05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSome College (No Degree) - Business Finance
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OHSkills
- Safety compliance
- Inspecting equipment
- Technical troubleshooting
- Equipment adjustments
- Water systems
- System monitoring
- Building Automation
- Reliability
- Mechanical aptitude
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Team Collaboration
Certification
3rd Class Stationary Steam Engineer, 19873
- Thermal Safety School, May 2024
- JLL Serve Super User, August 2026
Timeline
Boiler Operator
Jones Lange Lasalle
12.2021 - Current
Water Tender Assistant
Cleveland Cliffs
02.2018 - 11.2021
High School Degree -
Fairfield High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
The Ohio State University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Finance
Eastern Gateway Community College