Nickalus Gruver
Waukee,IA
Summary
Veteran Boiler Operator with many years of experience operating high- and low-pressure industrial boiler systems. Regulated fuel supply in boilers using both solid and liquid fuels, 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
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Boiler Technician
C.H. McGuinnes
Des Moines, Iowa
2022.07 - Current
- Operated and maintained boiler systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure safety compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in boiler equipment to minimize downtime.
- Executed boiler tube replacements in confined areas to maintain system integrity.
- Ensured efficient steam flow by fitting and connecting pipes.
- Replaced and repaired equipment for hot water and steam systems.
- Responded to emergency service calls to address boiler malfunctions quickly.
- Provided technical advice on how best to maintain the boiler system in good working condition.
Machinists Mate Auxiliaryman Second Class
US Navy
Kingsland, Georgia
2017.07 - 2022.07
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to establish precise machining specifications, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Operated and maintained marine propulsion systems and auxiliary machinery.
- Maintained and calibrated machinery to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on engines, pumps, and compressors.
- Reviewed blueprints, sketches, and manuals to accurately determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, facilitating quality assurance in production.
- Installed components on machinery to enhance operational capabilities.
- Trained junior machinists on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies for maintenance tasks.
- Documented maintenance activities and equipment performance reports accurately.
Education
Boiler Technician - HVAC
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA 2022.07 - 2026.03
ADM Senior Highschool
Adel, IASkills
- Boiler maintenance
- Steam systems
- Inspection protocols
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Emergency response
- Water quality management
- Equipment calibration
- Technical documentation
- Safety compliance
- Team coordination
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Piping installation
- Emissions monitoring
- Electrical wiring
- Boiler operation expertise
- Refractory installation
- System troubleshooting
- Heating system design
- Combustion analysis
- Boiler inspection
- Burner tuning
- Heat exchangers
- Boiler cleaning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Chemical Cleaning
- Steam generation
- Adaptability
- Energy efficiency optimization
- Preventive maintenance
- System maintenance
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Boiler technician - penn foster
- Class 201 - ware university
- Siemens lmv5 and lmv3 linkagless burner systems and rwf55 pod control- SCC inc.
Accomplishments
- 2 time Navy and marine Corps achievement medal
- Good conduct medal
- DD214 honorable service discharge
- Ensured countless steam and heating systems could carry out continued operations with out further issues.
Timeline
Boiler Technician
C.H. McGuinnes
2022.07 - Current
Boiler Technician - HVAC
Penn Foster Career School
2022.07 - 2026.03
Machinists Mate Auxiliaryman Second Class
US Navy
2017.07 - 2022.07
ADM Senior Highschool