Jackson, Michigan
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Paul M. Anderson
Profile
Dedicated Power Plant Operator/Engineer with excellent technical,
analytical, supervisory and communication skills demonstrated by 14
years of experience.
Areas of Expertise
-HazMat Certification -Sheriff's Department
First Responder and FEMA
-Confined Space Rescue Certification -CPR/AED Certified
-Certified Health Care Mechanic: -Nationally Certified
Concealed Pistol Instructor:
(Includes boiler and power house operations, (including
gun safety, basic, intermediate, and
basic electrical, carpentry, refrigeration, advanced
shooting for home defense and
plumbing, grounds keeping) advanced tactical
training
-Donlee Technology School (Boiler Theory and -Fourth Class
Engineers License/N.I.L.U.P.E.
Safety Courses) License #E-99-0826
received 1999
Professional Experience
Power Plant Operator/Supervisor 10 Current
State of Michigan-Civil Service Commission Coldwater, MI
Promoted August 2007 to supervisor. Responsible for operating and
maintaining high pressure boilers, air compressors, chemical and
process pumps, motors, and station auxiliaries to provide utilities to
state owned buildings. Supervise work of prisoner work crews in the
maintenance and housekeeping of the power plant and supervise Power
Plant Operators at
Level 9.
Provide instruction and training to inmate crew in the safe and proper
methods of operation and maintaining plant equipment.
Engineer and order supplies for power plant projects and coordinate
with facility and maintenance staff. Set up annual supply contract
pricing and procurement of boiler chemicals, well water chlorine
supplies, dealkalizer and water softener salt. Meet with chemical
contractors on pricing, compatibility, troubleshooting and projects
related to boilers.
Responsible for scheduling crane inspections, well preventative
maintenance and generator contracts and following up on recorded
recommendations.
Responsible for maintaining consumption and production reports for
hazardous material inventory.
Maintain chemical and tool inventories, complete weekly fire safety
and sanitation reports. Complete preventive maintenance assignments.
Reserve Road Patrol Sergeant Current
Jackson County Sheriff's Office Jackson, MI
Highest ranking reserve in the department. Supervisor of eleven
reserve deputies. Duties include training, scheduling and county wide
updates. Training includes weapons, ground fighting, spontaneous knife
defense, basic customer service, CPR/AED, FEMA, first responder
updates, and Jackson County citizen's safeguard information.
Power Plant Operator 9 11/2002 - 08/2007
State of Michigan-Civil Service Commission Coldwater, MI
Operated and maintained high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment
including forced draft fans, process pumps, instantaneous water
heaters, steam traps, dealkalizers, water softeners and fuel handling
equipment. Repaired and maintained valves, controllers and chemical
distributing equipment. Adjusted steam regulators on hot water
heaters, fuel oil systems and pressure reducing stations. Operated and
maintained electric pumps. Installed, inspected and tested new
machinery and equipment installations. Regenerated dealkalizer and
water softeners.
Constantly observed and adjusted plant conditions including pressures,
temperatures, water and oil levels. Recorded steam, water and
electrical usages to maintain efficient operating conditions.
Operated and maintained emergency diesel generators and institutional
switchgear. Proficient at the operation and load shift of the
switchgear and electrical distribution system for emergency
situations.
Responsible for daily well readings, sampling daily chlorine residuals
and monthly coliform. Completed partial chemistry and annual water
tests per DEQ standards. Recorded monthly well outputs, tower cathodic
protection readings, and well draw down levels.
Powerhouse Operator 12/1997 - 11/2002
W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital, Inc. Jackson, MI
Operated and maintained stationary high and low pressure natural gas
and oil fired boilers, refrigeration and incineration equipment, Trane
750 ton tow-stage absorption chiller and 650 ton centrifugal chiller.
Responsible for monitoring boiler, refrigeration and incineration
operations and reaction to varying load requirements. Tested high and
low pressure safety controls. Performed all boiler related
preventative maintenance duties. Cleared lines of sediment and
performed boiler blow down. Inspected steam pipes and refrigeration
tubing, valves, pumps, and safety devices for leaks and malfunctions.
Recorded meter readings of pressure and temperatures. Maintained
chemical balance and condition of boiler water. Drained, filled, and
added chemicals to condition cooling tower. Prepared records and
service reports related to time and material.
Estimated material costs, originated purchase requisitions and ordered
materials. Performed tear down, clean-out, rebuild, and repair of
boilers, chillers, incinerators and miscellaneous equipment.
Maintained proper operation of the boiler/chiller equipment room.
Cleaned, inspected, and performed repairs on equipment and facilities
including oiling, greasing, relocating gauges and installing tubing,
bearings, seals, and pump impellers. Responsible for start up and shut
down of boilers according to proper fire and safety precautions.
Cleaned and adjusted condensers and chilling coils. Assembled,
installed and insulated pipes used in the distribution of
refrigerants. Installed and maintained condensers, compressors, motors
and other units involved in refrigeration and air conditioning.
Machine and electrical Maintenance Operator 05/1997 - 12/1997
Way Bakery Jackson, MI
Installed automated mixing system. Responsible for running conduit,
setting panels, pulling and terminating wires (24v to 480v) and the
wiring of high and low voltage 3-phase motors.
Powerhouse/Facilities Operator 11/1996 - 05/1997
Michigan Automotive Compressor Parma, MI
Duties compliant with a power house apprentice.
Customer Service Representative 03/1982 - 11/1996
Southwest Airlines Dallas, TX
Responsible for in-flight services and public relations including
passenger issues, complaints, and safety.
Applied skills as a First Responder for medical and other emergencies.
Responsible for interviewing and hiring new employees.
Platoon Sergeant 03/1978 - 03/1982
United States Marine Corp United States of America
Responsible for the training and the logistics of a 38 man platoon.
Completed combat Engineering school with concentration in construction
and demolition of bridges and observation towers.
Demolition/Land Mine Warfare expert; trained in insertion, detection
and disabling of foreign and domestic land mines. Trained in land
navigation (map reading and terrain association).
Education
1997 Parkside High School Jackson, MI
High School Diploma
Jackson Community College Jackson, MI
Courses completed:
Electrical apprenticeship
Residential, commercial and industrial electricity
Basic electrical and electronics
Electrical code