Richard Cooper, Cpmm, Crl
About Richard Cooper, Cpmm, Crl
Richard Cooper is a Regional Reliability Engineer and Field Engineer at Cintas Corporation, with over 30 years of experience in maintenance and engineering roles across various industries, including hospitality and healthcare laundry operations.
Work at Cintas
Richard Cooper has been employed at Cintas Corporation since 2017, serving as a Regional Reliability Engineer for the Central Plains Group. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of operations within the region. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor at Cintas from 2011 to 2017, where he was responsible for overseeing maintenance activities and ensuring equipment functionality in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.
Background in Laundry Operations
Richard Cooper possesses extensive experience in laundry operations within both hospitality and healthcare sectors. His career includes significant roles such as Maintenance Engineer at Hospital Cooperative Laundry from 2002 to 2005, where he contributed to the maintenance of laundry equipment. He also served as Facility Manager at Dependable Cleaners from 2005 to 2008, managing steam operations and equipment repair for multiple locations in the Greater Denver area.
Military Experience
Richard Cooper served in the US Navy from 1978 to 1988 as a Hull Maintenance Technician. His service included work in San Diego and the Western Pacific, where he acquired skills in maintenance and repair that would later benefit his civilian career in engineering and operations.
Education and Training
Richard Cooper studied at Wapello High School from 1974 to 1978. He furthered his education at the United States Navy Welding School 4955 from 1981 to 1982, where he gained specialized training in welding techniques. This education has contributed to his technical expertise in maintenance and engineering roles.
Achievements in Equipment Management
During his tenure as Facility Manager at Dependable Cleaners, Richard Cooper upgraded dry cleaning machines from perchloroethylene (perc) to comply with OSHA's green requirements. This initiative reflects his commitment to environmental standards and operational efficiency in the laundry industry.