Lawrence Balfour
Monrovia
Summary
Professional with proven track record in overseeing and maintaining complex mechanical systems. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Adaptable and reliable with expertise in HVAC systems, boilers, and safety protocols.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Stationary Engineer
Rolls-Royce Corporation
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.1997 - Current
- Operated and maintained steam boilers and auxiliary equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine inspections of systems, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to execute preventive maintenance schedules effectively.
- Led troubleshooting efforts in emergency situations, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
- Ensured optimal performance of boilers, chillers, and air compressors through routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Upheld a culture of safety and quality by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of relevant industry standards and certifications.
- Collected and tested water samples from boilers, cooling towers and other systems.
- Contributed to overall plant reliability through diligent adherence to predictive maintenance
- Responsible for the repair and rebuild of water pumps of various types and their related systems.
Education
High School or GED - undefined
Southport High School
Southport, Indiana05.1995
Some College - HVAC, Pressure Systems, Electrical Systems
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, INSkills
- High pressure boiler operation and monitoring (250 psi)
- Steam system repair, component replacement, and operation
- Air compressor operation, repair and adjustment
- Chiller operation
- Cooling tower operation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Pump maintenance (repair, replacement, alignment)
- Valve repair, re-packing
- Instrument Calibration
- Pipefitting
- High voltage switching
- Substation and feeder operation
- Diligent adherence to established safety protocols and best practices
Certification
• EPA certified, Ferris State University
• Journeyman Stationary Engineer, UAW and U.S. Department of Labor
• Journeyman Machine Repairman, UAW
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified, Rolls-Royce Corporation
• Forklift and Equipment Rigging Certified, Rolls-Royce Corporation
Timeline
Journeyman Stationary Engineer
Rolls-Royce Corporation
09.1997 - Current
Some College - HVAC, Pressure Systems, Electrical Systems
Ivy Tech Community College
High School or GED - undefined
Southport High School