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Russell Ray

Loganville,GA

Summary

Accomplished Boiler Service Technician with extensive experience at Ostrom Boiler/Combustion Control Solutions. Expert in efficient burner operation and combustion efficiency analysis, I excel in troubleshooting and optimizing boiler systems. My effective communication skills enhance customer satisfaction, while my proactive maintenance strategies ensure high-quality service and operational excellence.

Knowledgeable Service Technician with solid background in diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues. Successfully executed maintenance tasks and troubleshooting techniques to ensure optimal equipment performance. Demonstrated technical expertise and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.

Detail-oriented Service Technician with proven history of testing and evaluating service options to offer quality resolutions. Completes service orders quickly and maintains accuracy in documentation. Committed to providing superior service and clear client communication.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Boiler Service Technician

Ostrom Boiler/Combustion Control Solutions
11.2001 - Current

Serviced, installed, troubleshooted, diagnose, repaired and upgraded ,all types of Boilers, Burners, Burner Control systems, and all things boiler related.

Knowledgeable about all Bmoniting control systems ie; Siemens MLVP 3, 5, 6, Fire Hawk Controls, Honeywell Control Links, Honeywell 7800,s, Fire Eye, All type of linkless control,

Knowledgeable of all types of boiler ie, Cleever Brooks Boilers, Hurst Boilers, Superior Boilers, York Shipply, Fulton, PVI, Weil Mclain, Burnham Boilers, Peerless Boilers, Muier Boiles, Ray Pak Boilers, Lockinvar Boilers, Flex Tube Boilers, Unlux Boilers, XO Burners and all assoicated equipment

Knowledgeable of checking and setting combustions for maximum efficency with proper C/O, CO2, 02, Nx, Nox on all type of fuels.

Open up and inspect all types of burner and boiler

  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
  • Consistently met project deadlines under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
  • Trained junior technicians in proper techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
  • Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.

Knowled

  • Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing overall skillset and expertise.

Boiler Operator

Whitfield Foods
04.1991 - 07.1997

Maintained, serviced, troubleshooting , and repaired 3 Cleever Brooks 500HP Boiler, feed water tank, pump station, aqua water softners, along with 2 Ray Pak Hi Delta hot water boilers

  • Observed pressure, temperature and draft meters to verify correct operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners.
  • Maintained boiler room log by recording meter and gauge data readings, water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
  • Observed boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions, change burners and tighten pipes and fittings.
  • Adjusted valves and controls to set specified water level and steam pressure of boiler.
  • Ensured consistent steam production, closely monitoring pressure levels and adjusting accordingly.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of boilers and related equipment, identifying potential issues before they became costly problems.
  • Increased boiler efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and adjustments to boiler systems.
  • Scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance for boiler and mechanical equipment.
  • Verified appropriate degree of water softness by maintaining chemical treatment programs and regulating steam flow.

Score Board Technician

Coca-Cola
04.1992 - 02.1997

Maintained, installed and repaired all scoreboard throughout the state.

  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
  • Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.

Bolier Room Operator

Wallace Pack II
02.1979 - 03.1991

Maintainted 2 Cleever Brooks boilers, deaerator, pump station, water softener, and electrical switch gears,

Maintained Chemicals

Keep accurate log books, and test results

Education

OSHA 10 Certificata - OSHA Standards

OSHA 10
Atlanta, GA
11-2024

NFPA Certificate - Electrical Training

NFPA 70e
Atlanta, GA
10-2024

Training Certificate - Ray Pak Training Class

Ray Pak
Oxnard, CA
02-2019

Training Certificate - Siemens Linkless MLV 3, 5, 6

Power Flame
Pearson City KS
04-2018

CSD Certificate - Code Training

CSD-1 NFPA 85 Training
Chattanooga, TN
01-2017

ISA Certificate - Transmitter And Instrument Control

ISA Instrument Controls
Birmingham, AL
09-2012

Training Certificate - Linkless Control, Parallel Positions

Power Flame
Pearson City, KS
04-2012

20/30 PPM Certificate - Combustion Training

20/30ppm Training
Chattanooga, TN
05-2010

Training Certificate - Oil Burners, Natural Gas Linkage Control,

Power Flame
Parson City, KS
04-2007

Training Certificate - Linkage-Less Parallel Positioning

Auto Flame
Chattanooga, TN
02-2000

No Degree - Boiler Operations

Lee College
Baytown, TX
09-1984

Associate of Arts - Physical Therapy

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
07-1981

High School Diploma -

Georgia Washington Carver
Montgomery Alabama
05-1978

Skills

  • Efficient Burner Operation
  • Complete Boiler installations
  • Tune all types of combustion fuels
  • Boiler Maintenance Troubleshooting
  • Efficient Boiler Setup
  • Combustion Efficiency Analysis
  • Electrical System Analysis
  • Proactive Maintenance Strategies
  • Operational Inspections
  • Providing Complete Burner install & upgrades
  • Burner operation
  • Optimization of Combustion Controls
  • Comprehensive Understanding of Steam and Hot Water Systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Technical documentation
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Safety protocols

Websites

Timeline

Boiler Service Technician

Ostrom Boiler/Combustion Control Solutions
11.2001 - Current

Score Board Technician

Coca-Cola
04.1992 - 02.1997

Boiler Operator

Whitfield Foods
04.1991 - 07.1997

Bolier Room Operator

Wallace Pack II
02.1979 - 03.1991

OSHA 10 Certificata - OSHA Standards

OSHA 10

NFPA Certificate - Electrical Training

NFPA 70e

Training Certificate - Ray Pak Training Class

Ray Pak

Training Certificate - Siemens Linkless MLV 3, 5, 6

Power Flame

CSD Certificate - Code Training

CSD-1 NFPA 85 Training

ISA Certificate - Transmitter And Instrument Control

ISA Instrument Controls

Training Certificate - Linkless Control, Parallel Positions

Power Flame

20/30 PPM Certificate - Combustion Training

20/30ppm Training

Training Certificate - Oil Burners, Natural Gas Linkage Control,

Power Flame

Training Certificate - Linkage-Less Parallel Positioning

Auto Flame

No Degree - Boiler Operations

Lee College

Associate of Arts - Physical Therapy

Texas A&M University

High School Diploma -

Georgia Washington Carver
Russell Ray