Kevin Patrick James
Berwyn
Summary
Operating Engineer extensive experience in operating and maintaining the Steam Plant boilers and associated equipment. Strong focus on team work ensuring reliability and knowledge to limit any downtime or disruptions. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, safety, and efficiency. Known for proactive, positive approach, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities that drive operational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Engineer
Loyola Medical Center
Maywood, IL
05.2015 - Current
- Operated and maintained boilers and associated equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operations.
- Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Conducted regular, and annual State inspections and preventive maintenance on boilers to ensure reliability, and safety.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues during equipment operation, implementing corrective actions to prevent further complications or potential hazards arising within the work environment.
- Collect data records for annual EPA reports from equipment ensure the proper permitting for plant operation.
- Time keeping and scheduling of Engineering Staff.
Fireman
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
07.2010 - 05.2015
- Assist Shift Engineer with boilers and all related equipment
- Operate and Maintain two Garbage/Regulated Medical Waste Shredders/Sterilizers
- Process all of the trash for the Maywood Campus
- Operate and maintain campus steamplant, 4 high pressure boilers, 2 CoGen heat recovery steam generators, condensate pumps, feedwater pumps and all related equipment.
Engineer Trainee
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Maintain and pm all apartments in a twenty-six story dormitory building with responsibilities such as filters, thermostats, repair all dishwashers, microwaves, plumbing, and lighting
- Operating and logging chillers, boilers, and absorbers
- Sustain air handlers, and preventative maintenance on all related equipment
- General maintenance in all buildings, re-lamping, changing ballasts, plumbing, and minor electrical work on a Downtown, College Campus
Physical Plant & Grounds
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
05.2001 - 07.2010
- Landscape maintenance, repair small equipment, clean and maintain campus open areas, parking lots and decks
- Provide relief for Campus Shuttle Bus, Trash Hauling needs and Snow plowing
Education
Triton College & Local 399
04-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Joseph High School
Westchester, IL05-1999
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows Operating System and use of PLC equipment
- Data collecting for yearly emissions and permitting for the EPA
- Proficient in use of UGK timekeeping/scheduling
- Safely operated equipment such as but not limited to: bobcats, tractors, lawn mowers, dump truck / snow plows and 25 passenger shuttle buses
- CFC Universal Technician
- IDPH Certified Pool Operator
- OHSA: Ten Hour
- Attended the “Homeland Security Seminar” at Local 399 (2010)
- Attended the “Boiler Control Seminar” at Local 399 (2010)
- Attended the “VAV Seminar” at Local 399 (2010)
Timeline
Operating Engineer
Loyola Medical Center
05.2015 - Current
Fireman
Loyola University Medical Center
07.2010 - 05.2015
Engineer Trainee
Loyola University Chicago
05.2008 - 07.2010
Physical Plant & Grounds
Loyola University Medical Center
05.2001 - 07.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Joseph High School
Triton College & Local 399