Andrew Kortz
Mossyrock,WA
Summary
Dynamic HVAC Technician III with extensive experience at Sunbelt Rentals, excelling in troubleshooting and systems integration. Proven ability to enhance equipment efficiency and extend lifespan through quality maintenance. EPA licensed and skilled in blueprint interpretation, complemented by strong problem-solving capabilities. Committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring operational excellence.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Technician III
Sunbelt Rentals
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the transportation, setup and servicing of temporary commercial heating and cooling systems of various sizes from handheld heaters up to 4.5Million BTU's/hr.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Calibrated permanent and portable environmental monitoring equipment.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
- Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
- Supervised and instructed assistants.
- Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Installed supporting components such as fuel lines and wiring to complete systems.
Instrumentation Technician II
Newmont Mining
01.2013 - 04.2018
- Responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of various instruments monitoring pressure, temperature, level, flow and analytical processes in an Industrial environment.
- Calibrating and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, chemical, electrical, and electronic process controls and measurement instrumentation.
- Performed troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on field instrumentation and local control panels, carrying out corrective and preventive maintenance activities for various automation systems in plants, workshops, and offsite facilities.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters.
- Inspected equipment to detect electrical shorts and other problems.
- Kept shop area and equipment clean, organized and maintained.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Monitored supply levels and requested additional spare parts, manuals, or tools.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
- Estimated numerical length of runs during new service installations.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
- Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
United States Navy, USS Henry M. Jackson
07.2006 - 04.2011
- Responsible for operation and maintenance of the support systems for a Nuclear Propulsion power plant aboard a U.S. Navy Submarine
- Monitored nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards or repair needs.
- Operated and maintained four 100Ton R-114 Chillers responsible for Engine room Air conditioning
- Started, stopped, adjusted, tested and operated pumps, valves, switchgears and system controls to keep operations within tight tolerances.
- Observed worker activities and assessed use of precautions, equipment and contamination control strategies.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Maintained open and effective communication systems by dispatching orders and instructions to personnel through radiotelephone and intercommunication systems.
- Monitored personnel activities, stay times and specific tasks to calculate and document overall radiation exposure.
- Recorded operating data and results of surveillance tests in permanent internal and records accessible by auditors and regulatory agencies.
- Conducted thorough inspections and operations outside of control rooms to quickly identify and address concerns.
- Identified and documented radiation found in facility areas and on tools, equipment and instrumentation.
- Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to promote environmental safety.
- Noted malfunctions of equipment, instruments and controls and reported conditions to supervisors to promote immediate resolutions.
- Conducted surveillance testing to determine nuclear equipment safety.
- Monitored nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards or needs for maintenance or repair.
Education
No Degree - Instrumentation
Great Basin College
Elko, NV09-2017
No Degree - Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power School
Goose Creek, SC11-2005
Skills
- Electrical and pneumatic controls
- Electrical wiring
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Systems Integration
- Excellent problem solver
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Control systems
- Quality-focused
- Recovering and recycling
- Refrigeration system evacuation
- EPA Licensed refrigeration technician
- Maintenance scheduling
- Certified HVAC technician
- Ventilation and air conditioning
- Defensive driving training
- Valid Washington State driver's license
Certification
- Certificate of Completion, Industrial Automation, Newmont Mining Company - 2013 to 2018
- EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Handlers License
Timeline
HVAC Technician III
Sunbelt Rentals
10.2018 - Current
Instrumentation Technician II
Newmont Mining
01.2013 - 04.2018
Nuclear Machinist Mate
United States Navy, USS Henry M. Jackson
07.2006 - 04.2011
No Degree - Instrumentation
Great Basin College
No Degree - Nuclear Engineering
Naval Nuclear Power School
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