David Chavez
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Delhi,CA
Summary
I am a motivated and dedicated Refrigeration Technician with 2 years of experience, bringing forth leadership skills and a substantial amount of knowledge in ammonia principles, theories, and standards. I have a positive reputation for performing detailed quality work and for having strong analytical thinking skills while prioritizing and completing multiple tasks at once. I am a flexible and focused team player with knowledge in all aspects of the engine room, experienced with troubleshooting skills and preventive maintenance on a numerous amount of newer and older model components within the refrigeration system.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Dole Packaged Foods
Atwater, CA
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Two Stage & Single Stage Ammonia Systems
- HMI
- Recirculator Packages
- Nh3 Pumps
- Evaporators
- Condensers
- IQF's/Individual Quick Freezer's
- LTU's/Liquid Transfer Units
- Chillers/Heat Exchangers
- Air Dryers
- Glycol Coolers
- Air Compressors
- Boilers
- Basic & Complex Pump Outs
- Observed safe work practices and conducted safety inspections to reduce workplace accidents
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models and configurations
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material usage while adhering to regulatory standards and building codes
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance
- Replaced malfunctioning components with new or refurbished products to correct faults
- Conferred with users to isolate and identify malfunctions, conducting speedy repairs to restore full functionality
- Determined causes of malfunctioning equipment parts by conducting in-depth assessments
- Observed strict safety measures when working with equipment and chemicals to minimize accidents
- Responded quickly to emergency repair situations by phone or email within expected timeframes
- Tested equipment following each install to determine efficiency and proper functionality.
- Loaded materials, tools and safety equipment on truck at beginning of each shift
Commercial Truck Driver
Foster Poultry Farms
Livingston, CA
07.2014 - 03.2018
Commercial Truck Driver
Ruan Transportation
Turlock, CA
05.2014 - 07.2014
Commercial Truck Driver
US Foods
Livermore, CA
01.2014 - 04.2014
Commercial Truck Driver
Foster Poultry Farms
Livingston, CA
10.2010 - 01.2014
Education
GCAP Operator 1 - Ammonia Refrigeration -
Garden City Ammonia Program
Garden City, KS09.2022
RETA CARO Certified - Ammonia Refrigeration -
Modesto Technical College
Modesto, CA07.2020
CDL/Commercial Drivers License -
Western Pacific Truck School
Modesto, CA11.2007
High School Diploma -
Elliot High School
Modesto, CA07.1998
Skills
- Industrial Refrigeration Systems
- Equipment Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Understanding
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Preventative Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Equipment Servicing
- Mechanical Skills
- Emergency Repairs
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Defrost Controls
- OSHA Compliance
- Team Building
- Decision Making
- Project Coordination
- Job Site Setup
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) - RETA - 2020
Industrial Refrigeration Operator 1 - GCAP - 2022
RETA Book 1 - 2020
RETA Book 2 - 2022
Certified Forklift Operator, Dole Packaged Foods - 2020/2022
Certified Scissor Lift Operator, Dole Packaged Foods - 2020/2022
Certified Articulating Areal Boom Lift operator, Dole Packaged Foods - 2020/2022
HAZMAT Certified, Medcor - 2020/2021
SCBA Certified, Medcor - 2020/2021
CPR Certified, American Red Cross/Medcor – 2020/2021
EPA Universal R-410a - 2020
EPA Universal 608 - 2020
CDL/Commercial Drivers License, Ca DMV - Exp. 2/25/2024
CDL Endorsements:Doubles/Triples_Tanker_Hazardous Materials
Timeline
Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Dole Packaged Foods
09.2020 - 04.2023
Commercial Truck Driver
Foster Poultry Farms
07.2014 - 03.2018
Commercial Truck Driver
Ruan Transportation
05.2014 - 07.2014
Commercial Truck Driver
US Foods
01.2014 - 04.2014
Commercial Truck Driver
Foster Poultry Farms
10.2010 - 01.2014
GCAP Operator 1 - Ammonia Refrigeration -
Garden City Ammonia Program
RETA CARO Certified - Ammonia Refrigeration -
Modesto Technical College
CDL/Commercial Drivers License -
Western Pacific Truck School
High School Diploma -
Elliot High School
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