Alan Farias
Besco Air Inc.
Chicago,IL
2
Languages
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented HVAC Technician skilled in installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Expertise in system diagnostics and troubleshooting ensures optimal performance. Committed to enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency through effective collaboration and adaptability.
Work History
HVAC Installer Helper, Lead Installer,Service Tech
6 Years 4 Months- Assisted in installation of furnaces, condensers, boilers, Mitsubishi mini split units, and hot water heater tanks, ensuring systems operated efficiently.
- Installed braces on line sets for condensers to ensure secure connections.
- Run new electric for systems.
- Assembly of round and square ducts.
- Reconnected gas lines for systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
- Climb ladders up to 40 feet high.
- Lifted heavy materials weighing 50 pounds or more for installation tasks.
- Perform leak tests.
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on various HVAC equipment, enhancing system efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project deadlines while maintaining high-quality installation standards.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves, and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages, and duct connections in walls and floors.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from older HVAC systems to newer models through expert removal of existing equipment and precise installation of replacements.
- Troubleshot complex HVAC issues using advanced diagnostic equipment and tools, identifying root causes quickly and accurately to minimize system downtime.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, enhancing system efficiency and longevity.
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
- Installed new HVAC units according to manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
- Educated clients on proper HVAC usage and maintenance procedures for improved user experience.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Repaired and maintained residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Line Lead- Forklift Operator
4 Months- Loaded and unloaded trailers efficiently, ensuring timely product availability.
- Load and unload trailers.
- Conducted inspections for product damage to ensure quality standards.
- Put material in stock.
- Assigned duties to line workers to streamline workflow and maintain productivity.
- Read batch order.
- Make sure to have the correct lots of product.
- Documented and reported the completion of packed products for inventory accuracy.
- Logged and reported consumed materials to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Follow allergen procedures.
- Report to supervisors/managers.
- Follow safety guidelines.
- Prepared products for shipment by efficiently packing to prevent damage.
- Organized and stacked packed boxes onto pallets for efficient storage.
- Use hand jack/electric jack.
Delivery Driver
2 Months- Inspected delivery truck pre- and post-route for safety and operational readiness.
- Delivered packages efficiently, ensuring timely arrival at customer locations.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and vehicle inspections.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Lifted, lowered, and carried packages typically weighing 50 pounds throughout the regular course of delivery.
Warehouse Lead
4 Years 10 Months- Coordinated timely shipping of products
- Oversaw receiving of shipments
- Supervised daily warehouse operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Forklift experience/ Pallet jacks (manual and electrical)
- Checked for damaged goods and verified quantity and quality of delivered products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Efficiently picked orders for shipment
- Inventory control
- Scheduling carriers
- Track shipments' delivery status
- Prepare international paperwork
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and training team members on best practices.
- Palletized, wrapped, and labeled products for efficient storage and shipment readiness.
- Performed physical tasks involving lifting
- Computer skills (outlook, excel)
- Executed shipping of hazardous materials
Package Handler
2 Months- Sorted packages efficiently based on size, destination, and priority to optimize workflow.
- Material handling
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
- Package scanning
- Handheld scanner operation
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Safe lifting
- Basic computer skills
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated package scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking and processing of shipments.
Education
High School
Skills
Customer service
Inventory control
HVAC installation
HVAC ductwork installation
Split-system HVAC systems
Refrigeration
Ductless mini-split HVAC systems
Logistics
HVAC technician experience
Order Picking
HVAC
System maintenance
Sheet metal
Sheet metal fabrication
Radiant heating systems
HVAC ductwork fabrication
Shipping Receiving
Warehouse Associate
Hydronic heating systems
Materials Handling
Mechanical troubleshooting
Warehouse experience
Forklift
HVAC system installation
Rooftop HVAC systems
Pallet Jack
EPA
Load & unload
VRF HVAC systems
HVAC system repair
Heat pump HVAC systems
HVAC/R
Geothermal HVAC systems
Soldering
Picking Packing
Ductwork installation
System installation
OSHA compliance
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Shipping Batteries (IATA and DOT) April 2019 to April 2021
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation April 2017 to April 2021
- EPA Universal Certification
- EPA Certification
- Driver's License
- EPA 608 Technician Certification
- EPA Refrigeration Certification
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Line Lead- Forklift Operator
Georgia Nut Company
11.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Delivery Driver
Northwest Express Inc
04.2021 - 06.2021Read More
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
11.2020 - 01.2021Read More
HVAC Installer Helper, Lead Installer,Service Tech
Besco Air Inc.
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Lead
National Power Corporation
06.2016 - 04.2021Read More
Steinmetz Academic Centre
High School
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