Mark Marcinkowski
Valparaiso
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Chief Engineer with extensive experience at Blue Chip Casino, excelling in pipe system installation, plumbing, chiller and boiler maintenance. Proven problem solver skilled in equipment maintenance and risk assessment, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at communication and critical thinking, driving successful project outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Chief Engineer
Blue Chip Casino
Michigan City
01.2019 - Current
- Power Plant Engineer performing pipe system maintenance to maintain operations of boat
- Maintenance of chillers, boilers, roof top units, diesel generators, and complex ballasting systems.
Level 3 Engineer
Ameristar Casino
East Chicago
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Maintained piping systems on vessel and land
- Preventative maintenance on electrical heating systems and chill water systems
Pipefitter
Local 281
Alsip
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Plumber
DE Kirby Mechanical
Portsmouth
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
Machinist Mate
Navy
Agana Heights
01.1985 - 01.1996
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate machinery testing and operations.
- Assessed machinery performance and recommended improvements to increase efficiency.
- Maintained detailed logs of maintenance actions and machinery performance.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Conducted daily checks and maintenance on propulsion and auxiliary boilers.
- Monitored temperature levels during forging operations to maintain consistency across batches of product.
- Communicated with team members regarding status updates of ongoing projects.
Education
Journeyman Pipefitter - Pipefitter
Pipefitters Apprenticeship
Local 28101-2003
Propulsion Plant Engineering School
US Navy06-1987
High School Diploma -
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso, IN06-1986
Skills
- Pipe system installation
- Chiller maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Boiler operations
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Pumping equipment operation
- Communication
- Creative problem solving
- Risk assessment
- Maintenance planning
- Critical thinking
- Maintenance processes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Chief Engineer
Blue Chip Casino
01.2019 - Current
Level 3 Engineer
Ameristar Casino
01.2014 - 01.2019
Pipefitter
Local 281
01.1998 - 01.2014
Plumber
DE Kirby Mechanical
01.1996 - 01.1998
Machinist Mate
Navy
01.1985 - 01.1996
Journeyman Pipefitter - Pipefitter
Pipefitters Apprenticeship
Propulsion Plant Engineering School
High School Diploma -
Valparaiso High School
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