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Benjamin Gallegos

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Adept Refrigeration Mechanic with a proven track record of enhancing system efficiency and reducing downtime by over 30% at Cuisine Solutions. Skilled in refrigerant handling, system troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Refrigeration Mechanic

Cuisine Solutions
12.2023 - Current
  • Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
  • Repaired and adjusted valves, fittings and connections.
  • Tested and repaired condensers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, steam, and gas turbines.
  • Selected correct motors, thermostats, and other components to replace defective parts.
  • Maintained a high level of quality workmanship while adhering to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Improved refrigeration system efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on various equipment.
  • Delivered timely service reports outlining completed tasks, recommendations for future maintenance, and any potential issues identified during inspections.
  • Minimized downtime for businesses by quickly addressing emergency repair requests, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
  • Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Refrigeration Technician

Plains Dairy
10.2019 - 08.2023
  • Improved system efficiency by conducting thorough diagnostics and implementing preventive maintenance measures for refrigeration systems.
  • Maintained safety standards by using appropriate protective gear and adhering to best practices.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests and read results.
  • Ensured safety compliance by following industry standards, guidelines, and regulations when installing or repairing refrigeration systems.
  • Performed predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on diverse systems.
  • Upheld a clean and organized working environment by maintaining tools, equipment, and workspaces in excellent condition for optimal performance and safety.
  • Reduced equipment downtime through proactive routine maintenance checks and timely replacement of worn components.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
  • Inspected cooling systems and identified potential problems.
  • Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials and faults on work orders.
  • Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Refrigeration Technician

JBS Beef Plant
11.2017 - 10.2019

Refrigeration Technician

Tyson Foods
04.2010 - 10.2017

Education

Operators 1 -

Gcap
Garden City, KS
2017

High School Diploma -

Garden City High School
Garden City, KS
1998

Skills

  • Refrigerant Handling
  • Troubleshooting components
  • Electrical components understanding
  • Performing maintenance
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Updating logs
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Documenting problems
  • Equipment Installation
  • Chiller Operations
  • Evaporator Maintenance
  • Condenser Maintenance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Repairs and troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance

Certification

Operator’s 1 from gcap

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Refrigeration Mechanic

Cuisine Solutions
12.2023 - Current

Refrigeration Technician

Plains Dairy
10.2019 - 08.2023

Refrigeration Technician

JBS Beef Plant
11.2017 - 10.2019

Refrigeration Technician

Tyson Foods
04.2010 - 10.2017

Operators 1 -

Gcap

High School Diploma -

Garden City High School

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