Derek Rodrigues
Austin
Summary
Versatile and well-rounded, goals-oriented team player. Experience in commercial HVAC/R, currently studying mechanical engineering.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Eldorado Cafe
Austin
08.2024 - Current
- Provide guests with excellent service
- Work with teammates to foster an inviting atmosphere
Entry Level Technician
BigFish HVAC
Buda
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Preventative maintenance of self-contained refrigeration units, walk-in refrigeration units, ice machines, split system air conditioning and heating systems, and package unit air conditioning and heating systems.
- Worked with 3- and 4-man teams to install new RTUs and ice machines.
- Assisted senior technicians with leak checks, compressor replacements, evaporator replacements.
- Sourced parts for minor repairs; performed minor repairs.
Packaging and Cellar
Independence Brewing Co.
Austin
11.2016 - 08.2022
- Performed opening and closing cleaning cycles on bottling machine and canning line.
- Led packaging team in accomplishing daily packaging goals.
- Operated forklift and motorized and manual pallet jacks to transport pallets of product across warehouse for storage while awaiting delivery trucks.
- Transferred beer from fermenting tanks to brite tanks; sanitized brite tanks to prepare for transfer; cleaned fermenting and brite tanks once empty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2028
Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Tech
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2024
Skills
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Proficient with heavy machinery
- Proficient with power tools and hand tools
- Experience with SolidWorks
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Bartender
Eldorado Cafe
08.2024 - Current
Entry Level Technician
BigFish HVAC
02.2023 - 12.2023
Packaging and Cellar
Independence Brewing Co.
11.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas State University
Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Tech
Austin Community College