Dedicated Stationary Engineer with 3+ years of experience overseeing industrial heating, cooling and plumbing systems. Detail-oriented and organized with strong planning and problem-solving abilities. Pursuing a challenging new role with for advancement. Knowledgeable maintenance professional performing preventive, predictive and corrective actions to keep equipment operating at peak performance. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Who is seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
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Van Kiesz
Antioch,CA
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
California Rehabilitation Center
Stationary Engineer
10.2019 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
- Worked with large HVAC systems such as boilers, which supplied services to over 3,500 customers.
- Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers and other systems.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
- Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
- Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
- Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
- Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
- Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
CALPIA
CALPIA Laundry Worker
04.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
- Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions.
- Maintained safety practices at all times to protect personnel and laundry loads.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
- Adjusted settings for machines because of different fabric needs and took care of valuable linens, wool and other items.
- Applied chemicals, sanitizers and powders safely and correctly.
- Ran laundry machines and paid attention to timing, detergent amount and heat adjustments.
- Recorded transactions and kept files about services provided to customers.
- Loaded and unloaded machines, ironed pieces and folded cleaned items, typically handling over 10,000 pieces per shift.
Education
Norco College Norco, CA
No Degree from Humanities, Social Behavior
04.2025
University Overview
Golden Hills Adult School Avenal, Ca.
Certificate of Vocational Completion from Small Engine Repair Multiple Levels
11.2014
University Overview
Skills
- Customer Feedback
- Power Plant Equipment
- Housekeeping Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Technical Documentation
- Production Preparation
- Technical Troubleshooting
- System Layouts
- Federal Regulation Compliance
- Maintaining Inspection Readiness
- Control Room Operations
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operational Efficiency
- Troubleshooting and Repair
Timeline
Stationary Engineer
California Rehabilitation Center
10.2019 - 08.2023
CALPIA Laundry Worker
CALPIA
04.2017 - 05.2018
Norco College
No Degree from Humanities, Social Behavior
Golden Hills Adult School
Certificate of Vocational Completion from Small Engine Repair Multiple Levels
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