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Education
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Outdoors, family, gaming, golf,
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Christopher Whicker

Summary

Accomplished HVAC-R Service Technician with a proven track record at CroppMetcalfe, enhancing system efficiency and reliability through expert maintenance and troubleshooting. Skilled in electrical diagnostics and schematic reading, coupled with exceptional attention to detail and time management. Demonstrated success in improving equipment longevity and performance, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. Resourceful HVAC Technician recognized for efficiency in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems. Excellent time management, communication and multitasking abilities paired with proficiency in installation operations. Customer-focused professional with 12-year's accident free history.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HVAC-R Service Technician

CroppMetcalfe
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.

HVAC-R Commercial Service Technician

My Plumber PLUS
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
  • Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.

Commercial Oil Burner Technician

HN Funkhouser & Company
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
  • Monitored heating and cooling system performance through alarms, temperature and pressure differentials.
  • Observed boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions, change burners and tighten pipes and fittings.
  • Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
  • For both commerical and residential applications.

Building Maintenance Engineer

Shiver & Son
01.2015 - 10.2019
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
  • Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Built moderate amounts of carpentry.
  • installed light bulbs,breakers,disconnects,ballast and switches.
  • installed sinks,tubs and toilets.

HVAC- Apprentice

Southern Mechanical
02.2012 - 01.2015
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
  • Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
  • learning the HVAC trade in a commerical setting.

Education

Bronze Oil Tech - Heating Oil Commercial And Residential

Pennsylvania Petroleum Academy
Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
09.2021

High School Diploma -

Parkview High School
Lilburn, GA
05.2012

Skills

  • Thermostat Installation
  • Energy management
  • System Tune Up
  • Sales Proposals
  • Equipment Installation
  • Blueprints and Specifications
  • Leak Testing
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Schematic reading
  • Electrical knowledge
  • High Voltage
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Pressure testing
  • Pump maintenance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Testing and repair
  • Carrier,Goodman,Trane,Diaken,Rheem,Lennox, brand expertise
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • clean MVR
  • Temperature Control
  • experience with boilers,chillers,mini splits,heat pumps ,straight AC,water source heat pumps,rooftop package systems
  • Self Motivation
  • Time Management
  • Safety awareness
  • Plumbing
  • carpentry
  • building maintenance

Certification

  • Licensed EPA 608 Universal
  • Bronze oil tech
  • Volunteer Loudoun county firefighter
  • OSHA Title 29 confined spaces
  • BLS provider 04/27/2024


Software

Johnson controls

Microsoft office suite

KMC controls

Direct digital controls (DDC)

Service Titan

Outdoors, family, gaming, golf,

I love to fish,hunt and just be outside. I am very close with my family and love spending time with them i have two nephews that are the next big soccer stars and a wife whom i love more then anything.

As for gaming i like to build computers and research world history and listen to music.

Timeline

HVAC-R Service Technician

CroppMetcalfe
01.2023 - Current

HVAC-R Commercial Service Technician

My Plumber PLUS
06.2021 - 01.2023

Commercial Oil Burner Technician

HN Funkhouser & Company
10.2019 - 06.2021

Building Maintenance Engineer

Shiver & Son
01.2015 - 10.2019

HVAC- Apprentice

Southern Mechanical
02.2012 - 01.2015

Bronze Oil Tech - Heating Oil Commercial And Residential

Pennsylvania Petroleum Academy

High School Diploma -

Parkview High School

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