Christopher Wilson
Coolidge
Summary
Experienced HVAC service technician and chiller apprentice, have experience on multiple HVAC platforms and types.
Experienced Mechanic and Heavy Equipment Operator. Skilled at automotive diagnostics and repairs, changing parts, testing components either electrically or mechanically for function.
Skilled heavy equipment operator with knowledge of most equipment types and operation.
Military veteran with honorable discharge.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
Air Texas Mechanical
08.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on various equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Trained junior technicians on repair protocols and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and improving service efficiency significantly.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
- Consistently met project deadlines under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Provided on-call support outside of normal business hours, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients experiencing emergencies or critical failures.
- Conducted detailed inspections of equipment to identify potential issues, preventing costly future repairs.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing overall skillset and expertise.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and resolving potential problems.
Service Technicial
Bernhard MCC
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine maintenance on various equipment, enhancing reliability and extending service life.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing downtime for clients.
- Trained junior technicians in troubleshooting techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing overall skillset and expertise.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and resolving potential problems.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
Service Technician
Dynamic Mechanical Solutions
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on various equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to enhance equipment lifespan and reliability across service operations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex problems and deliver timely solutions for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and maintenance activities, supporting compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Worked on multiple HVAC applications including split systems, rooftop package units, mini splits, cooling towers, SCUD units, pumps, air cooled chillers and low and high pressure centrifugal chillers.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Blackhawk Excavating LLC
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with moderate to advanced skill.
- Operated equipment safely with team of operators.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols.
- Kept up with equipment daily maintenance, ie greasing and fluid checks.
- While in the shop on rain days, performed some welding and machine repairs/maintenance as needed.
- Diagnosed and repaired minor machine failures in the field, as long as I had the tools required to make the repair, and I could safely repair it.
- Worked with TOPCON machine control systems.
- Read and followed jobsite plans and built the jobsite accordingly.
- Performed major repairs to machinery in the shop when weather prevented outdoor work including welding, mechanical and structural repairs.
Service Manager/Mechanic
Miller Auto And Fleet Services, LLC
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical and electrical issues.
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive air conditioning components.
- Managed customer expectations and informed them of repairs needed to their vehicle. Made sure that the customer was always kept informed of any problems that were found.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Estimated work orders and informed customer of all costs before starting work.
- Managed shop personnel and shop schedule to keep workflow moving.
- Filled in as part time mechanic and diagnostics as needed.
- Worked alongside lead shop fabricator working with cutting torch, plasma cutter, MIG and Arc welder. I have some limited experience with TIG welding.
VOIP Phone Installation Specialist
Spectrum VoIP
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Met with customers onsite to develop installation strategy and coordinated with staff to facilitate access to product locations.
- Used hand tools, power drills, multi-metres and other specialized tools to install phones, internet cabling, and other network hardware.
- Conducted periodic maintenance inspections as stated by contract or customer.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, maintaining working knowledge of company network and reading technical publications.
- Set and maintained building internal computer network and worked with the Internet Service Provider as needed to complete the install with as little down time as possible.
Property Repair and Maintenance
Real Estate By Pat Gray & Associates
04.2007 - 03.2010
- Worked with the property owner and the property tenants as a go between.
- Routinely inspected buildings for damage and condition changes.
- Used power tools and equipment to force entry and re-key homes foreclosed on by the bank, assuming previous owners had abandoned the property.
- Made minor repairs to the homes as needed.
Education
Computer Science
United States Air Force Academy
General Studies
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, NM05.2005
High School Diploma -
Home School
05.2004
Skills
- Knowledge and competency in the refrigeration cycle and various components needed to ensure good HVAC system performance
- Knowledge and competency in most rooftop and split system diagnostics and repairs, have worked on some VRF systems
- Have performed general maintenance to several chiller systems to include Trane CVHA, Carrier 19DH, 19DK and 19XR, Daikin Mcquay WDC 100 and 126, and some York YK and YMC2 machines
- Have performed a tear down and rebuild on Carrier low pressure and compressor replacements in Daikin air cooled and and centrifugal machines
- Have performed repairs to cooling towers to include bearings, fan shafts and motor replacements
- Skilled in bearing replacement in electrical motors
- Yaskawa startup trained with certificate
- Have experience with ABB and JCI VFD drives
- I can operate a wide variety of construction earth moving machines with moderate to advanced level of skill
- Knowledge and advanced skill in most automotive repairs, to include mechanical, electrical, air conditioning, drivetrain and computer systems
- Knowledge and advanced skill in large tractor-trailer repairs to include air systems, hydraulic systems and large diesel engines
- I have helped build 4 houses from the ground up I have a basic understanding of plumbing, elecinsulation
- I hold a Texas EMT certificate and current CPR card
- OSHA 10 trained
- Currently hold a Texas Commercial Driver's License
Timeline
Service Technician
Air Texas Mechanical
08.2024 - Current
Service Technicial
Bernhard MCC
04.2024 - 08.2024
Service Technician
Dynamic Mechanical Solutions
02.2020 - 04.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Blackhawk Excavating LLC
07.2018 - 02.2020
Service Manager/Mechanic
Miller Auto And Fleet Services, LLC
08.2013 - 07.2018
VOIP Phone Installation Specialist
Spectrum VoIP
03.2010 - 08.2013
Property Repair and Maintenance
Real Estate By Pat Gray & Associates
04.2007 - 03.2010
General Studies
New Mexico Military Institute
High School Diploma -
Home School
Computer Science
United States Air Force Academy
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