Austin Foss
Groton,CT
Summary
Motivated Electrical Technology graduate and Navy veteran with 8+ years of Mechanical and Electrical experience, including HVAC/R systems, equipment maintenance, and safety-critical procedures such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO). Completed a 1,200-hour Electrical Technology program at Porter and Chester covering the National Electrical Code (NEC), wiring, blueprint reading, and motor controls. Skilled in reading schematics and technical drawings, operating hand and power tools, and troubleshooting with testing equipment. Known for staying calm under pressure, working well with others, and bringing a disciplined safety-first approach to every task.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Campion Education
Perth, Australia
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated Gas-powered forklift and high reach forklift to move, load, unload materials both inside and outside the warehouse, supporting efficient and safe warehouse operations.
- Conducted and documented pre-shift forklift inspections to maintain equipment reliability and operator safety.
- Coordinated closely with the shipping and receiving department to ensure all orders were prepared, staged, and dispatched accurately and on schedule.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
U.S. Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Leading Air Conditioning & Refrigerant Technician in charge of personnel, equipment, and refrigerant accountability records ensuring all refrigerant systems and subsystems operate at maximum efficiency while maintaining EPA clean air standards.
- Planned, executed, and documented preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration, air-conditioning and cooling systems essential to ship operations.
- Ensured continuous performance of combat systems cooling, crew habitability, and food preservation refrigeration systems.
- Additionally, trained and mentored junior personnel on the operation, maintenance, and safety procedures on all air-conditioning, and refrigerant systems.
- Tested electrical circuits to ensure proper functioning of motors, switches, thermostats and safety controls.
- Applied Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance and repair of refrigeration and HVAC systems to ensure equipment isolation and technician safety in accordance with Navy and OSHA safety standards.
Diesel Propulsion & Power-Plant Operator
U.S. Navy
Manama, Bahrain
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted and carried-out all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance checks on main propulsion diesel engines, diesel generators, and various support systems.
- Monitored and operated diesel propulsion systems to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous power and propulsion for vessel operations.
- Conducted basic troubleshooting, coordinated with engineering teams during maintenance periods, and ensured all systems operated with safety and regulatory standards.
Education
Electrical Technology Program - Electrical Safety, Intro to National Electrical Code, Electrical Theory I, II, Conduit Bending, Intro to Electric Services, Electric Lighting, Wiring: Residential, Wiring: Commercial/Industrial, Advanced Motor Controls, Emergency Systems, Load Calculations-Feeder/Services, Telecom Cabling, Intro to Electrical Blueprints, HVAC Controls, Basic Alarm Technology
Porter and Chester Institute
New London, CT05-2026
Refrigeration & HVAC Technician Certification -
Naval Education and Training Command
San Diego, CA06-2018
Trade Certification - Refrigerant Processing & Handling -
Naval Education and Training Command
San Diego, CA06-2018
Trade Certification - Engineering Common Core -
Surface Warfare Engineering
North Chicago, IL10-2016
Diploma -
Cleveland High School
Garner, NC06-2015
Skills
- Mechanical & Electrical Diagnostics
- HVAC/R Installations & Repairs
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Independent & Remote work
- Safety-First Work Ethic
- Team Communication & Collaboration
- Technical Documentation
- LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Course
- U.S. Department of Labor Journeyman's License (Refrigeration Mechanic - 4,000+ Hours)
- Refrigeration Mechanic Apprenticeship Completion Certificate
- EPA Refrigeration Handling License
- Refrigeration Handling Certified
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Campion Education
08.2024 - 06.2025
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
U.S. Navy
06.2018 - 06.2024
Diesel Propulsion & Power-Plant Operator
U.S. Navy
06.2016 - 06.2018
Electrical Technology Program - Electrical Safety, Intro to National Electrical Code, Electrical Theory I, II, Conduit Bending, Intro to Electric Services, Electric Lighting, Wiring: Residential, Wiring: Commercial/Industrial, Advanced Motor Controls, Emergency Systems, Load Calculations-Feeder/Services, Telecom Cabling, Intro to Electrical Blueprints, HVAC Controls, Basic Alarm Technology
Porter and Chester Institute
Refrigeration & HVAC Technician Certification -
Naval Education and Training Command
Trade Certification - Refrigerant Processing & Handling -
Naval Education and Training Command
Trade Certification - Engineering Common Core -
Surface Warfare Engineering
Diploma -
Cleveland High School