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Anthony James

Saginaw,MN

Summary

  • Personable, team player, well-versed in evaluating and diagnosing problems and repairing issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Detail-oriented facilities technician and home inspector familiar with all aspects of building maintenance , repairs and code compliance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Water Treatment Plant Operator/General Laborer

Infrastructure Alternatives Inc.
07.2021 - Current
  • Establish and maintain proper water PH and Turbidity by metering pumps with chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and ferric chloride. Maintain safe system operating pressures and differentials. Record operational data every hour of shift to analytical test forms
  • Performed routine backwashing on various sand filters, carbon filter vessels, lamella clarifiers depending on hourly sample testing and monitoring results. Remove heavy metal contaminates, oils, chemicals to meet strict EPA and OSHA standards and be in compliance and adhere to Army Corps of Engineers on safety parameters and regulations for contamination sites.
  • Operate 2 trains capable of treating water at a total of 6000 GPM in safe and professional manner.
  • Service and replace influent and metering pumps/ plumbing as needed. Operate basic power and hand tools to complete tasks. Grease motors/pumps. Replace belts or adjust tension on 3 phase motors, replace gaskets as needed.
  • Demobilize water treatment plant vessels, plumbing, valves, control systems, chemical pumps for transport to new construction sites.
  • General laborer; setup bag field valve header systems, deploying/ securing geo textile tubes with team members, connecting various flexible plumbing to stinger ports in bags for filling of sediment. Monitoring, dewatering tubes with slap sticks and gas compactors.

Commercial Refrigeration & Hvac Technician

Carlson Refrigeration And Lakeshore Ice Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Service RTU units; inspect and replace heat exchangers where defective , change filters, check economizer operation, clean condensers, replace compressors, evacuate systems, braze welding, follow electrical diagrams, leak check, add refrigerant, recover refrigerant, check superheat and sub cool, replace filter driers, replace condenser fan motors, replace control boards, thermostats, ignition assemblies, inducer motors, clean burners, inspect heat exchangers, diagnosis no heating and cooling and refrigeration calls
  • Manage reports, billing orders and pickup parts.
  • Service /install / diagnosis walk in cooler and freezers. replace evaporator fan motors, condenser fan motors, defrost terminations, clear drain lines of obstructions, replace and adjust pressure switches, add refrigerant, replace evaporators, leak check, adjust controls
  • Maintain and service, diagnosis of prep tables, coolers, ice machines.
  • Rebuild and maintain Ice merchandisers; new compressors, install new cap tube and filter driers, recover and evacuate systems, new defrost timers, condenser and evaporator fans, thermostats, hard start kits, defrost elements, braze welding, leak check, weigh in refrigerant and verify adequate charge.

HVAC Technician

Summit Mechanical
11.2016 - 06.2019

Diagnosis, repair and installation of all residential and commercial hvac equipment .

  • Perform system preventative and corrective maintenance on customers existing heating, cooling , air handling , RTU's, boilers, heat pumps, geothermal systems and replace if needed.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to diagnosis cause of failure and replace if necessary.
  • Manage prioritizing, ordering necessary supplies and components to complete work orders
  • Increased sales by 50 %
  • Outstanding customer service and safety compliance
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schematic and interpret engineering specifications to diagnose and repair hvac units
  • Repaired and or replaced motors, compressors, bearings and belts.
  • Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Assist installs of gas furnaces, Evaporators, condensation lines, low and high voltage electrical, gas lines, AC condensers, heat pumps, boilers as needed.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.

HVAC Technician and Installer

Aire Serv
Cloquet, MN
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, log and repair major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating, electrical, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems in a safe professional timely manner.
  • Maintain and service all brands and makes of boilers, heat pumps, hot water systems, gas heating equipment, air exchangers, oil heating equipment and include detail report of system analysis and determinations to customers.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
  • Installed new high efficiency gas furnaces, AC condensers, boilers, all necessary gas piping, valves, metering devices, pumps, venting, condensation lines, thermostats, high and low voltage wiring, refrigerant charging and evacuation.
  • Fabricate ducting and perform proper testing to assure units are running at optimal efficiencies per standards of manufactures specifications.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job.

Commercial Slab Testing in MN,WI, Transferred to MD,VA

Independent Floor Testing And Inspection
03.2014 - 08.2015
  • Commercial floor testing and analysis in accordance to ASTM standards.
  • Remove floor coverings in specified areas in relation to site map to be surveyed.
  • Preparation of slab. Remove adhesive, grind, bore, hygrometer kits placed.
  • Take temperature, relative humidity readings. Place calcium chloride kits, scale results, PH determinations.
  • Manage testing locations include Walmart's, Gander Mountains, Marshall's, Walgreens, Ross Store's, Rite Aides, Targets, Sears, LDS churches.

Building Engineer

Holiday Inn And Suites
Duluth, MN
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Followed routine maintenance checklist on 340 hotel rooms, 2 ballrooms, 2 restaurant's, mall tenant's, parking ramp.
  • Serviced systems for air handling, electrical systems, valves, circuits and pumps
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings, pulleys, belts, filters.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined best ways to correct them .
  • Monitored fire alarm and security systems, sprinkler systems, elevators, escalators.
  • Performed recovery, evacuation and charging on refrigeration units. Appliance repair for kitchens.
  • Repair air compressors, pneumatic lines, cooling towers, heating units, heat pumps, and exhaust fans.
  • Installed HVAC systems, building control systems, general hotel equipment and furniture, repair and programming locks.
  • Drain and sewer line cleaning performed. Replace and repair toilets and other fixtures.
  • Maintained and repaired heat exchangers, boilers, steam lines, condensate lines, closed-loop systems.
  • Maintain 2 pools, 1 hot tub, wading pool and all control systems associated with.

Licensed Residential and Commercial Home Inspector

A.P.James Certified Home Inspectors
Duluth , MN & WI Licensed
01.2005 - 12.2014
  • Inspection of residential and commercial buildings for defects.
  • Verify all plumbing, electrical, hvac, structures, foundations, roofing, R-values, ventilation, appliances are in operating order and up to code.
  • Code compliance in accordance to ASHI and NACHI standards of practice, ethics and IRC codes.
  • Performed well water analysis/treatments, water damage, mold, radon, lead, asbestos assessments.
  • Thermal imaging of buildings and systems testing conducted.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions and format reports.

Remodeling/Property Manager

Glapa Rental Properties
Hibbing, MN
04.2006 - 01.2011
  • Manage and Place ads, interview and sign-up new tenants.
  • Repaired and replaced plumbing parts, including fixtures, surrounds and drain lines.
  • Install hot water boiler systems and water distribution lines, valves, controls, radiators.
  • Update all electrical panels, branch wiring, fixtures, switches, outlets.
  • Install new gas furnaces, and distribution ducting.
  • Demolition and remodeling of kitchens, baths, bedrooms.
  • Install egress windows, excavating and pouring new sidewalks.
  • Appliance repair
  • Install new doors, windows, siding, sheetrock walls and ceilings, taping, texturing, painting, refinishing wood floors and trim.

Maintenance Engineer

Grand Lake Manor- Elderly Facility Home
Saginaw, MN
08.2004 - 11.2014
  • Maintain all motor vehicles and equipment onsite.
  • Replace and install new plumbing drain lines, toilets, fixtures, drain cleaning.
  • Monitored and maintained heating, ventilation and cooling systems
  • Basic electrical and appliance repairs.
  • General rough and finish carpentry, floor installation, Painting, tile and carpet installations.
  • Install new roofing systems, build garage and wire systems, propane furnace installs, pour slabs, sidewalks.
  • Snow removal, maintaining grounds, maintain decks, tree removal and upkeep.
  • Assist with driving clients to appointments as needed.

Education

Certification - Insurance adjuster

Mike High Adjusters
Denver, Colorado
2011

Diploma - Commercial Home Inspections

Kaplan ITA
2007

Certification - Residential General Contractor

Kaplan ITA
2007

Certification - Certified Registered Real Estate Appraiser

Kaplan ITA
2005

Diploma - Home Inspections

Education Direct / Penn Foster
2005

Diploma - Facilities Engineering Maintenance Technologies

Hibbing Community College
1995

High School Diploma - undefined

Hibbing High School
1992

Skills

  • Strong mechanical and electrical skills
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Skilled in diagnosis and repair of air handlers, gas furnaces, boilers, refrigeration systems
  • Chilled water systems knowledge
  • Welder Certification ANSI/AWS D11 2000
  • Multi-tasking
  • NATE Certified ID #4022960
  • Architectural and electrical drawings interpretation
  • RSES # 953595153980 Universal Refrigerant Usage Certification
  • Special Class Engineer # SP090456
  • OSHA Certified Hazwoper Training 40hr and 8hr refresher completed
  • Testing electrical equipment
  • Team player
  • Communications strategies

Timeline

Water Treatment Plant Operator/General Laborer

Infrastructure Alternatives Inc.
07.2021 - Current

Commercial Refrigeration & Hvac Technician

Carlson Refrigeration And Lakeshore Ice Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2020

HVAC Technician

Summit Mechanical
11.2016 - 06.2019

HVAC Technician and Installer

Aire Serv
10.2015 - 03.2016

Commercial Slab Testing in MN,WI, Transferred to MD,VA

Independent Floor Testing And Inspection
03.2014 - 08.2015

Building Engineer

Holiday Inn And Suites
02.2013 - 03.2014

Remodeling/Property Manager

Glapa Rental Properties
04.2006 - 01.2011

Licensed Residential and Commercial Home Inspector

A.P.James Certified Home Inspectors
01.2005 - 12.2014

Maintenance Engineer

Grand Lake Manor- Elderly Facility Home
08.2004 - 11.2014

Certification - Insurance adjuster

Mike High Adjusters

Diploma - Commercial Home Inspections

Kaplan ITA

Certification - Residential General Contractor

Kaplan ITA

Certification - Certified Registered Real Estate Appraiser

Kaplan ITA

Diploma - Home Inspections

Education Direct / Penn Foster

Diploma - Facilities Engineering Maintenance Technologies

Hibbing Community College

High School Diploma - undefined

Hibbing High School
Anthony James