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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Us

Perform start ups on Factory Equipment to include: Water and Air Cooled Chillers, Roof Top Units, and Dedicated Outdoor Air Units. Perform annual preventive maintenance inspections. This includes cleaning coils, brushing tubes, visual inspections, changing air/oil filters, changing filter driers, cleaning cooling towers, and checking unit operation. Complete OEM warranty work. Complete OSHA 10 hour certification.Complete Carrier CS-Networking and Tools Certification.Complete Single Zone Rooftop Unit training.Complete Carrier VFD Level 1 training. 1 of 5 technicians selected to be recognized company wide on Technician Appreciation Day on 06/22/2024Received an award for creating a video tutorial on how to successfully create and send technician quotes to customers. Selected out of 15 technicians as Technician of the Year 2024 for the South Carolina Branch. 1 of 5 selected in entire South Atlantic zone.

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Completed Build-A-Technician to Qualified Technician program within 6 months of employment at the top of the class. Scored 94/100 overall on hands on and written tests.Won Top of the Class and Safety Contest Awards at Build-A-Technician to Qualified Technician Class. Passed NATE Core within 5 months of employment.Passed NATE Heat Pump/AC Service within 10 months of employment.Safety Ambassador for the Greenville, SC branch.Certified Build-A-Technician TrainerCertified Lennox Commissioning/EOC TechnicianPerformed Preventative maintenance inspections on 2 to 100 ton units ranging from ductless to large commercial roof top units. Average location has 20 units and largest location serviced has over 80+ units. Performed motor replacements from 1/4 HP up to 10 HP. These range from inducer motors all the way up to tandem compressors. Performed condenser coil, evaporator coil, and metering device replacements.Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, refrigeration, gas heating, and airflow issues. Managed work orders and work hours through mobile app.Performed Equipment Operational Checks and Start Ups on new equipment installations. These include taking airflow measurements using static pressure and blower charts. Followed all company safety policies including LOTO, Fire safety, driver safety, and PFAS policies. Also followed any safety policies of customer locations to include new commercial construction.

Duncan, Sc, Us

Obtained Forklift Operator License. Obtained OSHA Approved Rigger Signalman Certification.Operated several types of heavy equipment including a telescopic handler, excavator, skid steer, and forklifts ranging from 5,000-pound capacity up to 16,000-pound capacity with zero accidents.Worked with crane operator to rig equipment for loading and unloading by a crane with zero accidents.Ensured a safe work environment in warehouse. Maintained workshop cleanliness and organization. Upheld safety as most important factor in operations.

Greenville, South Carolina, Us

Obtained Universal EPA license after 2 months of employment. Current DOT physical for commercial vehicles. Operated company vehicles in a safe and professional manner.Installed new 2 to 5-ton heating and cooling systems in retrofit residential applications.Operated a variety of hand and power tools which include but not limited to impact/hammer drills, reciprocating saws, vacuum pumps, refrigerant gauges, multimeters.Installed low/high voltage wiring, disconnects, dampers (mechanical & zoning), and thermostats.Communicated professionally with customers on job-site.Installed various types of ductwork which included flex, round metal pipe, plenums Brazed, pressure test, vacuum, and charged new AC systems.

Performed system testing by calculating and recording static pressures inside the duct system. Adjusted motor and pulley sheaves to achieve the desired airflow. Measured airflow using a flow hood, pitot tubes, and velocity matrix techniques. Continuously enforced safety to the highest standard when operating scissor lifts, 6-12ft ladders, and extension ladders. Maintained security and accountability of company-issued equipment.Effectively communicated with the customer on scheduling time to complete work, equipment needed at the job site, issues found, and helped to resolve challenges during building commissioning. Worked completely independently while out in the field.Coordinated with company management and customer to precisely understand requirements for on-site testing, adjustments, and balancing. Ensured customer satisfaction by identifying and analyzing systems at the customer’s location. Communicated with the customer to self-schedule on-site work time that meets the project’s timeline.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Selected above four other qualified individuals to be a Team Leader in the organization; where I led, managed, and mentored teams of 4-6 people through a fast-paced environment.Developed and implemented the company's maintenance program in conjunction with the maintenance manager that impacted $150 million worth of equipment. This maintenance plan allowed us to maintain a 90% operational efficiency rate, which is 15% above the organization's standard of 75%.Managed over 60 projects to meet strict deadlines with absolutely zero errors to ensure the safety of the flight in the aircraft.Led, trained, and mentored teams of four to six people through complex situations in a fast-paced environment.Responsible for the preparation and issuance of work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for team members and projects. Prioritized, planned, coordinated and de-conflicted daily operations with multiple departments.Directed daily operations to ensure that all tasks are in full compliance with company guidelines, including safety and quality for ten UH-60 Helicopters valued at $150 million.Established and evaluated performance standards, maintenance controls, and work procedures for a team of four to six technicians.Performed hundreds of periodic maintenance duties including testing, inspecting and troubleshooting to properly diagnose aircraft discrepancies with use of detailed wiring diagrams, block diagrams, fault isolation tables.Tracked, inventoried, and stored over $1.5 million dollars of equipment leading to a 98% pass during a company OSHA safety inspection.Ensured all facilities and equipment were properly maintained in accordance with company policies resulting in zero equipment failures.Awarded numerous medals and commendations including the Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal.

Certificate In Applied Science With A Major In Hvac/R, Construction Trades

Certificate, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Service Technician

Diploma, General Studies