Gary Salyer
Bristol,VA
Summary
Driven Maintenance Engineer Lead with a proven track record at Ballad Health, with 9 + years experience in equipment troubleshooting and repair, preventive maintenance , and controls Troubleshooting of commercial equipment. Excelled in reducing downtime through root cause analysis and fostering strong vendor relationships. Skilled in HVAC systems and demonstrating a willingness to learn, consistently achieving cost-effective. maintenance solutions and high customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer Lead/HVAC-R Service Technician
Ballad Health
02.2015 - Current
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for the company.
- Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
- Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Negotiated service contracts with suppliers, achieving cost-effective maintenance support.
Installer/Service Technician
Absolute Air
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate installations.
Welder/Fabricator
Steel Fab
09.2003 - 03.2014
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
Education
Associate - HVAC
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05.2015
Deploma - General Studies
Abingdon High School
Abingdon, VA06.1992
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- HVAC Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Facility Maintenance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Bearing maintenance
- Control systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Motor Controls
- Pump maintenance
- Air Compressor Maintenance
- Heating Systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Supply Ordering
- Willing to learn
- EPA Certified universal
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer Lead/HVAC-R Service Technician
Ballad Health
02.2015 - Current
Installer/Service Technician
Absolute Air
10.2013 - 02.2015
Welder/Fabricator
Steel Fab
09.2003 - 03.2014
Associate - HVAC
Virginia Highlands Community College
Deploma - General Studies
Abingdon High School