charles alcala
HVAC TECH, ELECTRICIAN, CUSTOMER SERVICE REMOTE.
Colton,California
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician (COMMERCIAL)
Northwest Mechanical
Palm Desert, CA
03.2008 - 10.2018
- Applied knowledge to locate and repair faulty ac systems where timeliness is a must! Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs. replacing rooftop units, single and 3 phase motors, contactors, relays, circuit boards, thermostats,, belts, disconnects and fuses.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Programmed computerized energy management systems and verified proper functionality.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues..
- Surveyed building layout and gathered materials before beginning repairs.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
AutoCAD Draftsman
Dinter Engineering
Reno , Nevada
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for components and machinery with computer assistance.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare blueprints and schematics.
Leadman HVAC Installations
Nevada Heating And Air Conditioning
Reno, Nev
03.1992 - 01.2007
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels and circuit breakers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist {QA}
USAF
Colton, CA
10.1981 - 10.1991
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make quick decisions in a war time enviornment. (Desert Storm)
- Supervised 23 airman while deployed to Saudi Arabia during Operation Dessert Storm.
- lead a weapons loading crew loading 30mm ammunition, Air to Ground Missiles, rockets and flares, on A-10 and F-16Aircraft.
- Joined Quality Assurance team while stationed at Myrtle Beach AFB. which consisted of daily evaluations of weapons crews making sure all proper weapons loading procedures were demonstrated using proper technical data and safety During quick turnarounds of aircraft
Education
Associate of Arts - Aotocadd
MTI Collage
Colton Ca07.1997
High School Diploma -
Colton High School
Colton, CA06.1977
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Package and Split Systems
- Electrical and Pneumatic Controls
- Variable Speed Drives
- Solid State Controls
- Recovering and Recycling
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Single Compressor Systems
- Device Testing
- Piping and Brazing
- Heating Systems
- Facility Operations
- Service Reporting
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Installation Expertise
- Team Player
- Electrical Systems
- Staff Management
- Floor Plans
- HVAC Design
- HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
- Engineering Specifications
- Equipment Servicing
- Technical Support
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Repairing Wiring
- Building Codes
- New Construction
- Duct Sizing and Design
- Employee Training
- Electrical Wiring
- Leak Checks
- Performance Testingyou
Timeline
HVAC Technician (COMMERCIAL)
Northwest Mechanical
03.2008 - 10.2018
AutoCAD Draftsman
Dinter Engineering
01.2007 - 03.2008
Leadman HVAC Installations
Nevada Heating And Air Conditioning
03.1992 - 01.2007
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist {QA}
USAF
10.1981 - 10.1991
Associate of Arts - Aotocadd
MTI Collage
High School Diploma -
Colton High School
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