Andrew L. Workman
Plano,USA
Summary
Seeking a position that offers professional growth as the HVACR Training coordinator. As a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in all aspects of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Adept at planning , teaching, designing, and managing installation, operation, and maintenance of HVACR systems. Effective at directing multiple teams, projects and locations; as well as establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with customers and coworkers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Manager
Preferred Mechanical Group
01.2025 - Current
- Led service operations to ensure timely responses to customer inquiries and requests.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and service delivery standards.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced service turnaround times.
- Oversaw scheduling and dispatching of technicians to optimize resource allocation and service coverage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex service issues and improve customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
- Analyzed service reports to identify areas of improvement.
Instructor
UA Local 100
01.2016 - Current
- Develop lesson plans for Math, Science, Beginning Electrical, Soldering and Braising using the UA curriculum
- Prepare students for EPA certifications
- Filled in for other UA instructors and provided adequate classroom instruction per lesson plans
- Manage student activities both in classroom and lab settings to insure a safe learning environment
- On-going education at Washtenaw to adhere to teacher standards
- Facilitated workshops on safety protocols and best practices in the HVAC and plumbing industry.
- Advocated for continuous improvement initiatives within the training department to enhance program quality.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Journeyman Service Technician
Brandt
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provide service to residential and commercial customers. Provide troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance on all HVAC equipment, boilers and refrigeration units. Prioritize workload with no supervision, gained the foresight to be able to predict the next steps of a project and always kept a professional composure in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Tasks/ Projects included:
- Operation, service and maintenance of reciprocating chillers.
- Trouble shoot all types of HVAC equipment.
- Piping
- Control work
Journeyman Service Technician
Miinc Mechanical
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintain and repair HVACR equipment at Southwest Airlines hanger while delegating work to others to keep the facility running and maintained
- Provide service to commercial and residential customers. Provide troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance on all HVAC equipment, boilers and refrigeration units. Prioritize workload with no supervision, gained the foresight to be able to predict the next steps of a project and always kept a professional composure in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Tasks/ Projects included:
- Operation, service and maintenance of reciprocating chillers.
- Piping
- Control work
- Boiler repairs, annual maintenance’s, and installs.
- Compressor and coil replacements.
- Troubleshoot, install and repair VAV boxes.
- Drain cleaning
Journeyman Service Technician
Western Allied Mechanical
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Provide service to commercial and industrial customers. Provide troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance on all HVAC equipment, boilers and refrigeration units. Prioritize workload with no supervision, gained the foresight to be able to predict the next steps of a project and always kept a professional composure in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Tasks/ Projects included:
- Operation, service and maintenance of reciprocating chillers.
- Trouble shoot all types of HVAC equipment.
- Piping
- Control work
- Boiler repairs, annual maintenance’s, and installs.
- Compressor and coil replacements.
- Troubleshoot, install and repair VAV boxes.
- Air Balancing.
- Air compressors and pneumatic controls
- Installation of new or upgraded systems.
- Work on and troubleshoot pneumatic controls.
- Motor work (replacement, troubleshoot, repairs) of electrical motors.
- Provide preventative maintenances of HVAC equipment.
- Maintain accurate and up to date site records.
Education
Certified UA Instructor - Plumbing, Pipe Fitting & HVAC
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI08-2025
Pipe Trades and Refrigeration
Foothill College (SMW Local Union #104)
San Francisco, CAElectromechanical Technology, Refrigeration, AC, Heating, Electrical & Mechanical
RSI
Phoenix, AZSheet Metal & Air Conditioning Journeyman
Foothill College (UA Local Union #467)
San Francisco, CAMechanic
UTI Technical Institute
Avondale, AZundefined
Hillsdale High school
San Mateo, CASkills
- Building automation systems
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- PLC
- Diagnostic Software
- DDC Controls
- Programmable thermostats
- Basic Computer Proficiency
- Employee training and development
- Reliable and responsible
Certification
- Journeyman HVAC
- Journeyman sheet metal
- EPA Certified Universal
- ABB start up certified
- Arc flash trained
- Signal person certified
- CPR/First Aid-Yearly
- Confined space certified
- Asbestos Certified-1999
- TIG Welding Certified- 1999
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional HVACR technician with over 35 years in commercial/residential HVAC, hydronics, sheet metal and refrigeration. Experienced in chillers, furnaces, condensers, heat pumps, water source heat pumps, air handlers, fan coil units, VAV boxes, kitchen equipment, piping, controls and boilers. Experienced in layout, design, installation, fabrication, start up, service and repair of sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes and drainpipes. Ability to operate plasma table, read and interpret blueprints and specs. I am experienced in MIG, TIG, Stainless, Aluminum, Gas and ARC welding. I have a clean DMV record, own my own tools and know how to drive a forklift. I have also been teaching at the UA consecutively for the past 7 years providing training to apprentices in the UA program to accomplish a journeymen status.
Timeline
Service Manager
Preferred Mechanical Group
01.2025 - Current
Journeyman Service Technician
Brandt
01.2018 - 01.2019
Instructor
UA Local 100
01.2016 - Current
Journeyman Service Technician
Miinc Mechanical
01.2016 - 01.2018
Journeyman Service Technician
Western Allied Mechanical
01.2010 - 01.2016
Pipe Trades and Refrigeration
Foothill College (SMW Local Union #104)
Electromechanical Technology, Refrigeration, AC, Heating, Electrical & Mechanical
RSI
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Journeyman
Foothill College (UA Local Union #467)
Mechanic
UTI Technical Institute
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Hillsdale High school
Certified UA Instructor - Plumbing, Pipe Fitting & HVAC
Washtenaw Community College