STEAM SYSTEM PROBLEM SOLVING
Bill was one of two vendors selected by BP to survey their 27,000-trap population in Whiting, IN. The project was completed ahead of schedule.
Flint Hills Resources selected Bill to test their 5,000-trap population
and plot all traps on internal drawings.
Stepan Co. implement a steam reliability program for their 4,000-trap population. The steam reliability program included testing and tagging all steam traps using scannable QR asset tags.
Cargill selected Bill for their ‘Energy 20-Mile March Initiative’ for steam trap surveys and air leak surveys at selected US and Canadian facilities.
JBS/Pilgrim’s Pride selected Bill as one of seven vendors to join their engineering and procurement group on a 3-Year ‘Drive Cost Savings’ campaign. The team planned projects to reduce energy and water usage and improve process flow.
Directed trap installations and compiled energy savings for refineries in the tar/oil sands of Alberta Canada.
Bill has expert knowledge in the operation, testing, evaluation and sizing of all types of steam traps. His recommendations have led to significant reductions in fuel, chemical and makeup water, solving such problems as inconsistent heat, high back pressure, waterlogged steam lines, water-hammer and air locking.
BROAD TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Currently owns and operates Steam Trap Survey LLC conducting steam trap surveys and air leak surveys throughout the US and Canada. Surveying many of the Fortune 500 companies in the US Industrial and Canadian Markets.
Managed and conducted steam trap and steam leak surveys throughout the US as a subcontractor for a major steam trap manufacturer.
Steam Specialist responsible for overall steam trap product sales/surveys for a Midwest distributor concentrating in the heavy industrial market. Worked closely with their salesmen promoting steam products and value-added steam trap survey services. Bill started their steam trap survey program utilizing energy rebates from NICOR, NIPSCO, North Shore and Peoples Gas.
Steam Specialist for a national supplier responsible with setting up steam trap surveys and developing relationships within the food and beverage industries throughout the US.
Sales Manager of a leading producer of electronic storage tank level gauging equipment and conservation vents primarily for the refining, chemical and petrochemical industries.
Regional Sales Manager for manufacturers of electro-mechanical relays and contactors for industrial applications such as power generation, motor controls and facility automation.
Product Manager for a Midwest distributor of control valves, pressure, temperature and level transmitters, mechanical seals and flow meters.
“This hands-on experience,” says Bill, “has given me an education in process control and instrumentation far beyond steam production.”
CERTIFICATIONS
UE SYSTEMS:
Level 1 Airborne/Structure Borne
Ultrasound – 2017
ITC, INFRARED TRAINING CENTER:
Level I Thermography Training - 2014
GRWA, GEORGIA RURAL WATER
ASSOCIATION:
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester - 2013
UE SYSTEMS:
Steam Trap Examiner, Level I, Ultrasonic – 2011
SAFETY TRAINING
THREE RIVERS SAFETY CENTER, ARSC:
CSO – 4 Hour Orientation – 2021
HOUSTON AREA SAFETY COUNCIL:
CSO – 4 Hour Orientation – 2019
BRAZOSPORT SAFETY COUNCIL INC:
CSO – 4 Hour Orientation – 2019
TENNESSEE VALLEY TRAINING CENTER:
CSO - 4 Hour Orientation - 2019
AVETTA:
Site HSSE & PTW Orientation - 2017
PERMIT AND NON-PERMIT CONFINED SPACE ENTRY:
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Training – 2015
OSHA 10-HOUR OUTREACH TRAINING PROGRAM:
General Training – 2015
SECURITY
TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION
CREDENTIAL (TWIC):
Transportation Security Administration – 2021
S2VERIFY BACKGROUND SCREENING SERVICES:
Background Check – 2022
TESTING EQUIPMENT USED
ULTRASONIC - STEAM TRAP SURVEYS:
UE Systems Model 2000
Intrinsically Safe Ultrasonic
UE Systems Model 3000 General Purpose Ultrasonic
UE Systems Model 100 General Purpose Ultrasonic
THERMAL IMAGING - STEAM TROUBLESHOOTING:
FLIR Model E8-EX
MSX® Thermal Image
General Purpose Camera
ULTRASONIC - AIR LEAK SURVEYS:
FLIR Model Si124-LD Acoustic Imaging Camera
INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL TRAINING
VELAN STEAM PRODUCTS:
Technical Training Seminar - 2016
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY:
BestPractices Steam Tool Specialists – 2010
TLV:
Technical Steam Training Seminar – 2010
TrapMan Training Seminar – 2010
SPIRAX-SARCO / GESTRA:
Technical Steam Training Seminar – 2010
CHESTERTON:
Mechanical Seal/Packing – 2003
Hydraulic Seals Training – 2002
Protective Coatings Training – 2002
GORMAN-RUPP:
Pump Sizing & Applications – 2001
CASHCO:
Control Valves & Regulators – 1990
FOXBORO TRAINING INSTITUTE:
Process Control – 1990
Process Measurement – 1990
ENERGY PARTNER TRADE ALLY
AMEREN:
Energy Efficiency Business Program Ally – 2024
CLEAResult:
BOP Program, Nicor Gas – 2024
FRANKLIN ENERGY:
Peoples Gas & North Shore Gas – 2024
FRANKLIN ENERGY:
Focus on Energy, Wisconsin – 2024
CORPORATE PROJECTS
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
“Steam Trap/Air Leak Survey (CAN NA Sustainability Program)” - 2024
DAIRY:
Steam Trap Assessment & Air Leak Program - 2024
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
Steam Trap Survey & Air Leak Survey - 2024
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
Energy 20-Mile March Initiative - 2022
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
3-Year Drive Cost Savings Nationwide Campaign - 2014
PUBLISHED BOOKS
SURVEY-PRO GUIDE:
Published 2016-2024
TRAP-PRO GUIDE:
Published 2012-2016
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION:
Treasurer, Will-DuPage Section, 1992-1996
BILL HOLUB’s thirty-five years in the generation and utilization of steam includes surveying, sizing, troubleshooting and overseeing high- and low-pressure steam systems.
SAMPLE LIST OF INSUSTRIES:
AEROPACE & DEFENSE:
CHEMICAL:
CORRUGATED:
DAIRY:
EDUCATION:
ENERGY / POWER:
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
HEALTHCARE & PHARMACEUTICAL:
PULP & PAPER:
REFINING: