Christopher Herzer
Annandale,VA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced indoor air quality by installing and maintaining air filtration systems.
- Mentored and trained new diverse employees on company procedures, safety protocols, and technical aspects of the job.
- Engineered mold mitigation project with Joint Services across multiple facilities while assisting in funds procurement for $85 million in infrastructure repairs.
HVAC Projects Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Leveraged data-driven decision-making processes to optimize HVAC design parameters for maximum efficiency gains.
- Partnered with sales representatives in the presentation of technical information at client meetings to facilitate informed decision-making processes surrounding proposed solutions.
- Optimized energy efficiency for client projects through the development of innovative solutions and designs.
- Conducted post-project evaluations and client follow-ups to assess system performance, identify areas for improvement, and maintain strong client relationships.
- Managed a $125 million HVAC/R portfolio annually.
HVAC Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Maintains, operates $350 Million Dollars of HVAC/R equipment on 584 facilities across Joint Base Andrews supporting multiple functions including Presidential missions and National Capital Region Airspace protection.
- Pioneered shop safety and hazardous material and refrigerant management programs to coincide with local, state and OSHA regulations.
- Mitigated communications failure across East Coast with quick action chilled water system overhaul/upgrades.
- Partnered with Joint Services to diagnose and rectify ongoing issue with failing/outdated SAM site HVAC.
HVAC Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2010 - 01.2014
- Maintained, repaired and operated residential and commerical HVAC/R equipment for 653 facilities worth $1.5 Billion Dollars.
- Ensured shop compliance for OSHA and state regulations for handling and disposing of refrigerants and hazardous waste.
- Stood up safety program to follow all state and OSHA regulations.
- Lead chilled water installer, planned and executed 5 installs across base from 40 ton units up to 270 ton systems.
HVAC Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2007 - 03.2010
- Enhanced indoor air quality by installing and maintaining air filtration systems.
- Assisted in training new employees on company procedures, safety protocols, and technical aspects of the job.
- Inspected, repaired, maintained and operated Direct, Indirect expansion chilled water systems and heat pumps on over 300 facilities including Missile Defense Agency, NASA facilities and living quarters
- Modernized dilapidated heating systems across main base infrastructure.
- Developed preventative maintenance action schedules
HVAC Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2006 - 02.2007
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Maintained, operated, repaired and installed air conditioning, air handling evaporative cooling and ventilation systems.
- Performed preventative maintenance on critical facilities (Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile storage)
- Refrigerant manager for entire shop
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2021
Skills
- Air Conditioning
- System Troubleshooting
- Pneumatic controls
- Heating Systems
- Refrigeration Systems
- Electrical Wiring
- Equipment Installation
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Boiler Operations
- HVAC system design
- Indoor Air Quality
- Load Calculations
- Ventilation Systems
- Control systems
- Chiller Maintenance
- Energy management
- Leak Checks
- Package and split systems
- Certified HVAC Technician
- EPA requirements knowledge
Accomplishments
4x Air Force Commendation Medal
2x Army Achievement Medal
2x Air Force Achievement Medal
Certification
- Fully EPA Certified including 410A
- Daikin Trained VRV systems
- Carrier Chilled Water Systems
- Trane Chilled Water Systems
- Trane Install, commissioning practices
- Six Sigma Lean Green Belt
Timeline
HVAC Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2020 - Current
HVAC Projects Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2017 - 01.2020
HVAC Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2014 - 01.2017
HVAC Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2010 - 01.2014
HVAC Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2007 - 03.2010
HVAC Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2006 - 02.2007
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Community College of The Air Force
- Fully EPA Certified including 410A
- Daikin Trained VRV systems
- Carrier Chilled Water Systems
- Trane Chilled Water Systems
- Trane Install, commissioning practices
- Six Sigma Lean Green Belt
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