Rick Adkins
Lincoln Park,MI
Summary
Licensed Chief Engineer with extensive experience in high-pressure boiler operations, refrigeration systems, and facility management. Proven track record overseeing large-scale building systems, managing maintenance teams, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. Recognized as BOMA Engineer of the Year (2012) with strong experience in budgeting, preventative maintenance, and work order systems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer / Operations Specialist
Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)
01.2024 - Current
- - Operate and maintain high-pressure boiler systems and industrial equipment
- - Monitor and maintain refrigeration and cooling systems
- - Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on critical infrastructure
- - Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- - Support daily plant operations and system efficiency
Chief Engineer
Guardian Building
06.2019 - 11.2024
- - Oversaw all building systems including boilers, refrigeration, and cooling towers
- - Managed maintenance staff and daily work order operations
- - Developed and managed departmental budgets
- - Implemented preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime
- - Ensured compliance with city codes and safety standards
Chief Engineer
Continuum Services
Farmington Hills, MI
01.2016 - 01.2019
- - Directed facility operations including HVAC, boilers, and mechanical systems
- - Supervised maintenance teams and coordinated service schedules
- - Managed work order systems and building maintenance programs
- - Maintained equipment reliability and tenant satisfaction
Education
Associate of Science - HVAC Technician
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INFirst Class Refrigeration License - City of Detroit First Class Preparation License
324 Union
Detroit, MI08.2021
High Pressure Boiler Operator - City of Detroit High-pressure Boilers License
Union Hall 324
Detroit, MI12.2008
Skills
- - Boiler Operations & Maintenance
- - Industrial Refrigeration Systems
- - Cooling Towers & HVAC Systems
- - Preventative Maintenance Programs
- - Budgeting & Cost Control
- - Work Order Management Systems
- - Team Leadership & Supervision
- - Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- - High-Pressure Boiler Operator License – City of Detroit
- - First-Class Refrigeration License – City of Detroit
Awards & Recognition
BOMA Engineer of the Year Award – 2012
Timeline
Engineer / Operations Specialist
Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)
01.2024 - Current
Chief Engineer
Guardian Building
06.2019 - 11.2024
Chief Engineer
Continuum Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - HVAC Technician
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
First Class Refrigeration License - City of Detroit First Class Preparation License
324 Union
High Pressure Boiler Operator - City of Detroit High-pressure Boilers License
Union Hall 324