Damon Farias
San Antonio,TX
Summary
HVAC Service Technician with many years experience in heating, air conditioning and refrigerant systems, as well as electrical and mechanical controls. Ambitious with strong background in plumbing, refrigeration machinery operations, and HVAC repair and maintenance. Excellent understanding of HVAC controls.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician/ Mechanic
San Antonio Museum of Art
San Antonio , Texas
09.2016 - Current
- Installed, repaired and maintained all HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems, system controls, boilers and chillers
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
- Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
- Adjusted controls to obtain desired temperature settings within the home or office environment.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
- Checked pressure readings on gauges connected to the system in order to diagnose any malfunctions.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Assisted senior technicians with more complicated tasks such as replacing compressors or installing large air handlers.
- Recovered refrigerant from old HVAC units prior to disposal according to local environmental regulations.
- Performed routine checks on various components of the system such as contactors, relays and solenoids.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to advances in HVAC technology for professional development purposes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Adept at reading blue prints of electrical equipment.
- Monitored and adjusted building automation systems to improve HVAC system performance and efficiency.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
HVAC Technician
Climate Control Company
San Antonio , Texas
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
HVAC Technician
Dillards Department Store
San Antonio, Texas
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
HVAC Technician
Birdy Properties
San Antonio, TX
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
HVAC Technician/mechanic
San Antonio Museum of Art
San Antonio, Texas
03.2006 - 04.2012
- Installed, repaired and maintained all HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems, system controls, boilers and chillers
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
Education
HVAC And EPA UNIVERSAL License And Certification - HVAC
Everest Institute San Antonio, Tx
San Antonio, Texas10-2009
Skills
- New system installation
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Ventilation and air conditioning
- Single compressor systems
- Refrigeration system evacuation
- Variable Speed Drives
- Electrical Wiring
- Control systems
- Cooling systems maintenance
- Dedicated Team Player
- Licensed Refrigeration Technician
- Equipment Installation
- Certified HVAC Technician
- Chillers
- Charging principles
- Focused on safety
- Valid Texas driver's license
- EPA requirements knowledge
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Excellent problem solver
- Quality-focused
- HVAC change-out procedures expert
- Blueprint Interpretation
Timeline
HVAC Technician/ Mechanic
San Antonio Museum of Art
09.2016 - Current
HVAC Technician
Climate Control Company
01.2015 - 09.2016
HVAC Technician
Dillards Department Store
12.2013 - 12.2014
HVAC Technician
Birdy Properties
05.2012 - 10.2013
HVAC Technician/mechanic
San Antonio Museum of Art
03.2006 - 04.2012
HVAC And EPA UNIVERSAL License And Certification - HVAC
Everest Institute San Antonio, Tx