Ronald Bartram

• Operated and maintained boilers in compliance with safety regulations.
• Conducted regular inspections of boiler systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitored pressure and temperature gauges for safe operation levels.
• Assisted in troubleshooting boiler malfunctions and implementing repairs.
• Documented maintenance activities and operational logs accurately.
• Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Ensured cleanliness of boiler room and adjacent work areas regularly.
• Performed minor repairs on boilers, valves, gauges, pumps, economizers, and other related equipment.
• Examined piping systems for leaks or corrosion damage before start-up.
• Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.
• Adjusted boiler valves to establish appropriate air and water flow levels and control flow of liquid fuel into burners to regulate temperatures.
• Performed routine preventive maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside technicians.
• Tested mechanical components for proper functioning prior to startup of equipment.
• Operated blowdown valves periodically to reduce buildup in the system.
• Adjusted controls to maintain specified operating temperatures and pressures.
• Performed daily tests of water samples to ensure proper chemical balance in the system.
• Checked fuel supply lines for clogs or blockages that could interrupt fuel flow.
• Monitored boiler operations and parameters such as water levels, steam pressure, fuel consumption, and draft readings to ensure safe operation.
• Operated refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.
• Coordinated with outside contractors when major repairs were required beyond the scope of available personnel resources.
• Maintained chilled water systems, high pressure boilers, cooling towers and hydraulic pumps.
• Maintained ammonia refrigeration systems through routine inspections and troubleshooting.
• Assisted in repairs of compressors, condensers, and evaporators under supervision.
• Replaced worn components to ensure optimal performance of refrigeration units.
• Operated monitoring systems to track ammonia levels and system performance.
• Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
• Inspected building HVAC systems and parts to assess maintenance requirements.
• Maintained records of all repairs, inspections, and tests performed.
• Performed preventative maintenance on ammonia refrigeration systems and components.
• Monitored levels of ammonia in the system to ensure safe operations.
• Assisted with troubleshooting complex problems related to ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Tested electrical circuits associated with the ammonia refrigeration system for continuity using an ohmmeter.
• Repaired or replaced faulty valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, evaporators and other equipment in the system.
• Cleaned coils, filters, fans, motors, pumps and other parts as needed.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Checked gaskets for leaks and replaced them when necessary.
• Calibrated pressure and temperature gauges to ensure accurate readings.

• Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities for safety compliance.
• Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborated with team members to improve maintenance processes and procedures.
• Implemented safety protocols during maintenance tasks to protect team members.
• Supported training initiatives for new staff on maintenance best practices.
• Maintained inventory of replacement parts and tools used for repair work.
• Completed documentation associated with each job task performed including time sheets and service reports.
• Ensured compliance with applicable health and safety regulations during all maintenance activities.
• Prepared cost estimates for maintenance projects based on labor hours required for completion of job tasks.
• Provided technical support to personnel regarding maintenance activities.
• Monitored performance of mechanical systems to detect any potential problems before they arise.
• Troubleshot issues with hydraulic and pneumatic systems by utilizing appropriate diagnostic techniques.
• Worked closely with vendors in order to obtain necessary parts and supplies at competitive prices.
• Inspected and tested machines, mechanical systems, and components for malfunctions, making necessary repairs as needed.
• Conducted regular inspections of the facility to identify potential safety hazards or operational issues.
• Analyzed blueprints and schematics to determine the most efficient way to complete a job.
• Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
• Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
• Collaborated with team members to assess equipment performance needs.
• Provided excellent customer service when addressing tenant maintenance concerns.
• Monitored building security systems and participated in emergency planning.
• Coordinated with management to prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Collaborated with contractors and vendors on large-scale repair projects.
• Updated maintenance records and logs to track repairs and costs.
• Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
• Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
• Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
• Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.

• Performed routine maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Conducted inspections to identify and address mechanical issues promptly.
• Assisted in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical malfunctions effectively.
• Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols consistently.
• Documented maintenance activities in compliance with company standards accurately.
• Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
• Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
• Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
• Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
• Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
• Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
• Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
• Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
• Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
• Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
• Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
• Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
• Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
• Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.

Benefits Responsibilities

• Brazing and bending of copper and steel tubing up to 4" in diameter in tight spaces
• Operating computer-controlled test facilities with water flows up to 12,000 GPM
• Operating pressure vessel testing up to 600 psi
• Modifications on pressurized vessels using correct isolation processes
• Transported and lifted refrigerant bottles holding 2,500 lbs. of refrigerant using forklifts and cranes
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Planed, analyze, set up, test, observe, check, record, chart data points, maintain, and operate facilities, data acquisition equipment, personal computers, and equipment on test, of any product or component part of a system being built, developed, or purchased
• Set up, test, observe, check, record data, maintain, troubleshoot, and operate facilities, data acquisition equipment, and equipment on test, of any product or component part of a system being built, developed, or purchased for the purpose of engineering research and development or contracted testing to the lab
• Work under the specific direction of engineers

Trained and transfered knowledge to other employees when required on processes that include refrigerant handling, lifting and rigging of equipment and components, facility operation and instrumentation install on company prototypes, testing procedures and manipulation of chillers under test

• Critical thinking was a key element to support being successful in this role
• Addressed problems when identified and followed through to support resolution, or a corrective action is reached
• Working from drawings, test request documents, sketches, procedures, specifications, code requirements, laboratory standards, facility manuals (blue books), task lists, verbal, written, or email instructions
• Perform connections of water, gas, air, oil, refrigerant lines, drives, air ducts, steam, electrical power, brazed joints, & test instrumentation from facility hookups to equipment to be tested
• Set up tasks such as flushing, leak testing, evacuation, charging/transferring refrigerants, aligning drives and rotating parts
• Fabricate and assemble non-metallic ducts and test fixtures
• Use precision electrical, measuring, testing instruments
• Use hand and power tools, ladders, brazing equipment, and appropriate material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes
• Included rigging and lifting chillers and components up to 120,000 lbs. into tight positions
• Water piped chiller with piping up to 16" in diameter using overhead crane and electric impact wrench's
• Operating refrigerant transfer equipment using refrigerant theory and operation cycle
• Transferring and working with hot fluid temperatures which can include oil, water, and refrigerants in different applications
• Operate facility equipment such as fans, pumps, heaters, valves, controls, drives, instruments, data acquisition devices, and computers
• Monitor gauges, dials, controls, sensors, instruments, and displays
• Regulate flow rates, temperature controls, pressure controls, humidity controls, motor generator frequency, VSD frequency, motor/component speed/frequency control, computer
• rrecorded data at specified intervals via manual or computer/data acquisition
• Observe, record, document, and/or report unusual operating conditions encountered
• Complete test records, forms, task list, and logs according to department procedures
• Maintain support equipment, facility log, maintenance task list, and organizational task list
• Maintained clean, organized, and safe appearance of test area.
• You have the responsibility to incorporate the Health and Safety concepts when carrying out procedures and work tasks
• Initiate action to prevent non-compliance with legal or policy requirements
• Identified potential hazards and recommend solutions and verify their.

• Operated and maintained boilers in compliance with safety regulations.
• Conducted regular inspections of boiler systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitored pressure and temperature gauges for safe operation levels.
• Assisted in troubleshooting boiler malfunctions and implementing repairs.
• Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.
• Adjusted boiler valves to establish appropriate air and water flow levels and control flow of liquid fuel into burners to regulate temperatures.
• Monitored boiler operations and parameters such as water levels, steam pressure, fuel consumption, and draft readings to ensure safe operation.
• Performed routine preventive maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside technicians.
• Monitored gauges and meters to record temperature fluctuations and document variances in airflow and fuel consumption.
• Tested mechanical components for proper functioning prior to startup of equipment.
• Performed daily tests of water samples to ensure proper chemical balance in the system.
• Operated blowdown valves periodically to reduce buildup in the system.
• Checked fuel supply lines for clogs or blockages that could interrupt fuel flow.
• Performed minor repairs on boilers, valves, gauges, pumps, economizers, and other related equipment.
• Examined piping systems for leaks or corrosion damage before start-up.
• Documented maintenance activities and operational logs accurately.
• Ensured cleanliness of boiler room and adjacent work areas regularly.
• Assisted in troubleshooting problems with the boiler systems during emergency situations.
• Fired wood- and coal-burning furnaces with stokers as well as gas- and oil-fed boilers by starting and regulating fuel supply through automated gas feeds and oil pumps.
• Removed soot and debris from inside boiler, replaced water filters and treated for mineral deposits and cleaned burners in anticipation of annual equipment inspections.
• Inspected flue gases for compliance with emissions standards set by regulatory agencies.
• Maintained chilled water systems, high pressure boilers, cooling towers and hydraulic pumps.
• Improved efficiency and reduced costs by recommending new processes and identifying problems.
• Maintained chilled water systems, high pressure boilers, cooling towers and hydraulic pumps.
• Improved efficiency and reduced costs by recommending new processes and identifying problems.

• Led training sessions for new recruits on operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Coordinated logistics for equipment and supplies to support mission readiness.
• Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with military standards and regulations.
• Facilitated communication between team members and upper management during missions.
• Supervised maintenance and repair of equipment to prevent operational delays.
• Implemented safety drills to prepare teams for emergency situations effectively.
• Developed training materials to enhance the skills of team members continuously.
• Evaluated team performance regularly to identify areas for improvement and training needs.
• Motivated employees to meet organizational goals through positive reinforcement techniques.
• Conducted regular performance reviews and provided feedback to employees to improve work quality.
• Managed inventory to keep adequate supplies on hand for current and anticipated demand.
• Established daily goals and objectives for the section staff members.
• Provided guidance and instruction to employees regarding their duties and responsibilities.
• Led team meetings to discuss progress on projects and address any issues or concerns.
• Organized training sessions for new employees in order to ensure they are properly trained on all procedures related to their job roles.
• Monitored performance and recommended strategies to increase output and overall quality.
• Supervised operations within the section ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
• Created detailed reports outlining project status updates for senior management review.