ALVIN SESSOM
HVAC Technician
Elgin,IL
Summary
HVAC Service Technician with [less than 1] years experience in heating, air conditioning and refrigerant systems, as well as electrical and mechanical controls. Ambitious with strong background in plumbing, refrigeration machinery operations, and HVAC repair and maintenance. Excellent understanding of HVAC controls.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Technician
West Chicago Professional Center
West Chicago, IL
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Examined heating and air conditioning systems and air compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Tested pipe, tubing joints, and connections for leaks.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
- Recovered refrigerant from old HVAC units prior to disposal according to local environmental regulations.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to advances in HVAC technology for professional development purposes.
Electrical Apprentice
West Chicago Professional Center
West Chicago, IL
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning wiring using test equipment to locate faults.
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures on electrical systems.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
Mechanical Assembler
Flender Corporation
Elgin, IL
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Utilized blueprints, sketches and instructions to construct parts and products.
- Perform minor repairs on mechanical components such as tightening loose screws, nuts, bolts.
- Reworked, repaired or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
- Assemble mechanical parts, components or assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
- Identify problems with malfunctioning equipment or processes and make necessary repairs or adjustments as required.
- Adjust and replace defective or improperly functioning parts or assemblies.
- Tested and troubleshot final assemblies.
Warehouse Operations, Order Picker, Forklift Operator
Loma Systems (long-term assignment through Sterling Engineering)
Carol Stream, Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Performed multi-tasking responsibilities for this food machinery supplier, including shipping/receiving, inventory, forklift (certified), safe materials handling, conveying and hoisting shipments, computer and manifest systems, development of team relationships, and heavy lifting up to 75 pounds.
Warehouse Operations, Material Handler, Break Down Department
Ecolab (long-term assignment through Adecco)
Elk Grove, Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided multi-tasking responsibilities for this global provider of water, hygiene and energy products
- Operated forklift (licensed), tier lift truck and power jacks, conveyed and hoisted shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work area, prepared items for shipment and disassembled machines.
Warehouse Operations, Order Picker, Forklift Operator, SAP WMS (warehouse management system)
ArjoHuntleigh (long-term assignment through Adecco)
Roselle, Illinois
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided multi-tasking responsibilities and safe handling practices for this global medical technology company that supplies medical equipment, patient management products; operated forklift (certified).
Warehouse Operations, High Rack Picker, Shipping and Receiving
VWR International, LLC
Batavia, Illinois
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Provided multi-tasking responsibilities for this global laboratory supplier and distributor of chemicals, life science products, consumables, equipment, instruments and furniture
- Operated tier-lift and forklift (certified) and used hand truck to move, convey and hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas
- Utilized RF scanner and computer in shipping/receiving and inventory control processes
- Counted, weighed and measured items (incoming and outgoing shipments) to verify information against bills, invoices, orders and other records
- Affixed shipping labels of packed cartons, picked orders for delivery, stacked pallets, lifted up to 75 pounds
- Assembled wooden and cardboard containers and selected preassembled containers
- Ensured material was transported to proper department
- Member, Inventory Control Team
- Used SAP WMS system
- Promoted from Shipping/Receiving Tech after two years; awarded for achieving pay for performance goal.
Automated Machine Operator, Welder, Material Handler
Senior Flexonics
Bartlett, Illinois
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Assembled exhaust components, flexible tubing, fuel components and heat exchangers
- Operated forklift (licensed)
- Welded damaged parts
- Assisted with machine set up and repair
- Promoted to FT Perm within 90 days.
Material Handler/Molding Tender
Tyco Healthcare
Crystal Lake, Illinois
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Operated tier-lift truck and hand truck
- Used RF scanner in shipping/receiving
- Verified information against bills of lading, invoices and orders
- Affixed shipping labels on packed cartons
- Assembled wooden and cardboard containers
- Obtained FT position with company.
Assistant Department Manager
Menards
Hanover Park, Illinois
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Supervised, trained and supported personnel in product knowledge, customer relations, service quality and achievement of quality, efficiency and productivity goals within the plumbing department.
Education
EPA 608 Certification - HVAC Installation And Repair
West Chicago Professional Center
West Chicago, IL01-2024
Associate of Arts - Theology
Life Christian University
Skills
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Certified HVAC Technician
- Duct Sizing and Design
- Installation Expert
- HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
- Valid Illinois Driver's License
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Refrigeration system evacuation
- Electrical and pneumatic controls
- HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Recovering and recycling
- EPA requirements knowledge
- Soldering
- Licensed Refrigeration Technician
- Clean driving record
Areas Of Experience
- Shipping/receiving, inventory control
- Picking/packing and forklift operation
- Mechanical assembly
- Bills of lading, check receipt of goods
- Usage of SAP and Workspace systems
- Welding and soldering
- Logistics transport, ordering, delivery
- UPS, FedEx and DHL manifest systems
- Timely documentation
- Safe handling practice, OSHA training
- Hazmat training, prevention of issues
- Excellent performance
Affiliations
I'm self motivated and a hard worker. I'm easy to get along with and works well with others. I'm enthusiastic about my new career as an HVAC technician. I believe I can be an asset to help a company grow and achieve success.
Certification
EPA 608 CERTIFICATION
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
HVAC Technician
West Chicago Professional Center
11.2023 - 01.2024
Mechanical Assembler
Flender Corporation
06.2020 - 08.2023
Warehouse Operations, Order Picker, Forklift Operator
Loma Systems (long-term assignment through Sterling Engineering)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Warehouse Operations, Material Handler, Break Down Department
Ecolab (long-term assignment through Adecco)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Warehouse Operations, Order Picker, Forklift Operator, SAP WMS (warehouse management system)
ArjoHuntleigh (long-term assignment through Adecco)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Warehouse Operations, High Rack Picker, Shipping and Receiving
VWR International, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2016
Automated Machine Operator, Welder, Material Handler
Senior Flexonics
01.2006 - 01.2009
Material Handler/Molding Tender
Tyco Healthcare
01.2003 - 01.2005
Assistant Department Manager
Menards
01.2000 - 01.2003
Electrical Apprentice
West Chicago Professional Center
EPA 608 Certification - HVAC Installation And Repair
West Chicago Professional Center
Associate of Arts - Theology
Life Christian University