Tarrance Brown
Westville,NJ
Summary
Chief engineer boiler operator with 20 years of experience in industrial boiler operations. Expertise in controlling fuel supply, monitoring ventilation systems, and maintaining optimal temperatures to enhance factory productivity. Committed to operational excellence and reliability in all aspects of boiler management.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
International Paper
Barrington , NJ
09.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventative maintenance.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff of 4 including hiring, training and personal development.
- Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
- Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures.
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedules.
Boiler Operator
IVC Inc.
Freehold , NJ
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Adjusted boiler valves to establish appropriate air and water flow levels and control flow of liquid fuel into burners to regulate temperatures.
- Operated refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.
- Collected and analyzed charge samples to evaluate and improve wood drying procedures, increasing consistency of internal moisture content.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside technicians.
- Input maintenance, performance and fuel consumption records into computerized maintenance management system for reporting to administration and engineer analysis.
- Monitored gauges and meters to record temperature fluctuations and document variances in airflow and fuel consumption.
- Removed soot and debris from inside boiler, replaced water filters and treated for mineral deposits and cleaned burners in anticipation of annual equipment inspections.
- Measured air quality of boiler exhaust systems and calibrated equipment for compliance with OSHA and company-mandated safe work environment regulations.
- Maintained daily log book to quantify resource consumption and advise management on fuel consumption patterns and maintenance needs requiring visits from outside technicians.
- Installed replacement burners, air filters, gauges and other boiler components using hand tools to maintain optimal efficiency and prevent heat supply interruption.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate defects, including leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Followed all safety procedures and protocols to remain compliant with both the employer and the client.
- Mentored 2 apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
Ash Operator
Covanta Energy Corporation
Chester , PA
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.
- Operated, maintained and performed repairs on ash room equipment.
- Monitored operating power plant equipment and readouts to identify problems and pursue corrective action.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Reviewed documentation and work order requirements.
- Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
Boiler Operator
RC Cape May Holdings
Beesley’s Point, NJ
12.2006 - 04.2014
- Adjusted boiler valves to establish appropriate air and water flow levels and control flow of liquid fuel into burners to regulate temperatures.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing number of service calls to outside technicians.
- 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.
- Monitored gauges and meters to record temperature fluctuations and document variances in airflow and fuel consumption.
- Removed soot and debris from inside boiler, replaced water filters and treated for mineral deposits and cleaned burners in anticipation of annual equipment inspections.
- Operated refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.
- Input maintenance, performance and fuel consumption records into computerized maintenance management system for reporting to administration and engineer analysis.
- Measured air quality of boiler exhaust systems and calibrated equipment for compliance with OSHA and company-mandated safe work environment regulations.
- Maintained daily log book to quantify resource consumption and advise management on fuel consumption patterns and maintenance needs requiring visits from outside technicians.
- Installed replacement burners, air filters, gauges and other boiler components using hand tools to maintain optimal efficiency and prevent heat supply interruption.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate defects, including leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes and cleaning solvents.
- Verified pressure vessels were opened, cleaned and repaired.
- Followed all safety procedures and protocols to remain compliant with both employer and client.
- Managed the movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Mentored 4 apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deptford Township High School
Deptford, NJ5 1986
Boiler Operation
Boiler Training Center
Cherry Hill, NJ0 2020
Computer Science
Delaware State University
Dover, DESkills
- Maintenance procedures
- Preventative maintenance
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment operation
- Emergency plans & procedures
- Equipment calibration
- Inspections
- Facility operations
- Codes compliance
- Surveying
Certification
RED SEAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER LICENSE
Timeline
Chief Engineer
International Paper
09.2018 - Current
Boiler Operator
IVC Inc.
09.2017 - 07.2018
Ash Operator
Covanta Energy Corporation
09.2015 - 07.2017
Boiler Operator
RC Cape May Holdings
12.2006 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Deptford Township High School
Boiler Operation
Boiler Training Center
Computer Science
Delaware State University