David Bichard
Thompson,CT
Summary
HVAC/R Mechanic with many years experience with a wide variety of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, also related trades. Electrical,plumbing,controls,pipfitting. Building equipment operation,repair and maintenance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC-R Construction Forman/Technician
General Mechanical Contractors inc
Auburn, Massachusetts
08.2016 - Current
- Install vrf ,geothermal, chilled water, and conventional dx cooling/heating systems in commercial building projects
- Start to finish installation and start up of all hvac systems and components.
- Commissioned and troubleshot BMS to ensure seamless system integration and operation.
- Troubleshoot and Repair HVAC-R systems for General Mechanical Contractors' commercial jobs
- Supervised refrigeration foreman on commercial jobs, ensuring correct pipe and equipment installation, start up, and project completion.
HVAC/R Service Technician
HVAC/R General Mechanical Contractors inc
10.1998 - 08.2016
- Serviced residential and commercial heating and air conditioning units to ensure optimal performance.
- Installed, maintained and repaired commercial refrigeration systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC system faults, addressing refrigerant leaks, electrical issues, and mechanical failures to restore functionality.
- Identified potential issues with existing HVAC-R systems before they became major problems.
- Monitored and adjusted building automation systems to improve HVAC system performance and efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on troubleshooting methods and service standards.
- Adept at reading blueprints of electrical equipment.
HVAC/R Service Technician
Services Plus Inc.
10.1993 - 10.1998
- Performed preventive maintenance on rooftop units and walk-in coolers.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults in HVAC systems, including refrigerant leaks, electrical issues, and mechanical failures.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
Education
Certificate - HVAC/R
Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
Marlboro, MA 10.1992 - 10.1994
Certificate - Oil Burner
Worcester Vocational School
Worcester, MA 05.1994 - 09.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising
Massasoit Community College
Canton, MA 08.1985 - 06.1987
Graduated -
Nipmuc High School
Mendon, MASkills
- HVAC and refrigeration systems
- VRF Systems
- Geothermal systems
- Building Management Systems
- Variable frequency drives
- Equipment installation
- System inspections and maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Cooling tower maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Heat pumps
- Ventilation/Exhaust
- Pipe Fitting
- Indoor air quality
Certification
- Massachusetts Master Sheet metal - Unrestricted License
- Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician - Unrestricted License
- Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer HE-2A License
- Massachusetts Oil Burner Technician License
- EPA 608 Certification Universal
- OSHA 10 Certification
Timeline
HVAC-R Construction Forman/Technician
General Mechanical Contractors inc
08.2016 - Current
HVAC/R Service Technician
HVAC/R General Mechanical Contractors inc
10.1998 - 08.2016
Certificate - Oil Burner
Worcester Vocational School
05.1994 - 09.1994
HVAC/R Service Technician
Services Plus Inc.
10.1993 - 10.1998
Certificate - HVAC/R
Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
10.1992 - 10.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising
Massasoit Community College
08.1985 - 06.1987
Graduated -
Nipmuc High School