Robert Grieger
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and licensed Operating Engineer with 20+ years of experience optimizing HVAC, high-pressure boiler, plumbing, life safety, and electrical systems.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Engineer
City of Chicago-Dept. of Aviation
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Operate HVAC systems ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Monitor equipment operations, identifying issues and implementing corrective requests to enhance reliability.
- Conduct routine inspections of airport facilities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams to repair mechanical failures, improving response times and operational efficiency.
Operating Engineer
Loretto Hospital
Chicago, IL
02.2007 - 05.2024
- Operate and maintain high-pressure boilers, chillers, and air handling units, ensuring 100% uptime for critical hospital areas.
- Perform daily rounds to inspect, adjust, and repair boilers, chillers, pumps, and compressors to optimize performance.
- Execute preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime.
- Ensure strict compliance with JCAHO accreditation regulations regarding hazardous materials, mechanical equipment and life safety systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and plumbing failures during, often under emergency conditions.
Apprentice Engineer
Urban Meridian Dirksen Kluczynski Federal Buildings
Chicago
11.2004 - 02.2007
- Observing gauges, meters, and control panels to ensure equipment operates within safe temperature and pressure limits.
- Performing routine tasks like cleaning filters and lubricating pumps, as well as assisting senior engineers with complex repairs on high-pressure boilers.
- Following strict safety protocols and maintaining detailed logs of equipment performance and maintenance.
Education
Stationary Engineer License
Licenses And Cretifications
Chicago, ILEPA Section 608 Universal Technician
Licenses And Certifications
ChicagoHeating Ventilation And Air Conditioning
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILFacility Maintenance
Local 399 Training Program
Chicago 2004
Skills
Problem solving
Computer skills
Teamwork
Equipment Operation
Timeline
Operating Engineer
City of Chicago-Dept. of Aviation
05.2024 - Current
Operating Engineer
Loretto Hospital
02.2007 - 05.2024
Apprentice Engineer
Urban Meridian Dirksen Kluczynski Federal Buildings
11.2004 - 02.2007
Stationary Engineer License
Licenses And Cretifications
EPA Section 608 Universal Technician
Licenses And Certifications
Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning
Joliet Junior College
Facility Maintenance
Local 399 Training Program