Gerard Steven Tedtaotao Balabagno
Panama City Beach,United States
Summary
Proven professional and trusted leader who is well knowledgeable and well-rounded in HVAC systems and earns the respect and loyalty of subordinates. Heavily relied on and trusted by superiors to run the shop and gets the job/task done “once” without additional returns or corrective actions. Demonstrate a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems with ease. Lead by example, coach, review, and make effective suggestions and recommendations; prepare material and labor estimates, prepare sketches of proposed work, assist in the design and specifications of planned jobs or contracts; establish, assign, and adjust work methods and procedures, initiate measures to improve methods and equipment performance; and ensure budget guidelines are met.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader - Expert
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, NAVFAC SOUTHEAST
Panama City, United States
12.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Mechanic Leader for the HVAC and Plumbing department, responsible for the day-to-day operations, installation, overhaul, and maintenance of all HVAC refrigeration systems and plumbing in the NAVSEA building facilities, ensuring that parts and materials are properly inventoried, specified, requisitioned, and used with a minimum of waste by assigned personnel
- Supervise the HVAC and Plumber mechanics
- Coordinate with other departments such as the Electricians, Carpenters, Fire Department, Security, and Civil Engineers to perform system maintenance and repairs
- Provide excellent service to all our customers on base
- Display an exceptional ability to learn new methods rapidly and adapt quickly to changing times and situations, have taken initiative to learn the MAXIMO system to assign work orders and labor entries for each HVAC and Plumber mechanic assigned to the department, to ensure preventative maintenance, routine and emergency calls, and projects are completed in a timely manner
- Plan, schedule, and assign work accordingly to ensure proper distribution of workload, adequate staffing, and space for efficient performance of duties, using verbal communications, computer, reading, writing, scheduling, technical, purchasing, interpreting, protocol, and diplomacy to get job done
- Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports, time sheet, OT, work plan, and coordinate with other departments
- Coordinate with supervisors for OT/comp time earned for approval
- Keep accurate documentation and complete records on each personnel assigned to department
- Coordinate maintenance work assignments among staff to maintain work progress, meet schedules, and complete assignments in a timely fashion
- Devised a method to streamline time/unit/man hour workload for effective time usage
- Thoroughly explain procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives to others performing maintenance work
- Ensure yearly, ongoing training for the mechanics, which includes safety, EMS pneumatic, DDC controls, and various other training as needed or if the situation calls for
- Conduct project planning and implementation, staffing, budget formulation and control
- Plan work assignments, assess training needs, oversee inventory, and order supplies and materials
- Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance
- Coordinate with NAVSEA faculty, staff and on base vendors for HVAC systems shutdowns whether for emergency or routine yearly maintenance
- Assist with a seasonal schedule for turning on and shutting down HVAC units in the designated buildings
- Attend supervisor meetings to discuss the day's work and any projects at hand, and when necessary, relay information to crew of workers
- Work closely with technicians and maintenance mechanics, supporting them in any and every way to ensure NAVSEA building(s) continues to run smoothly and efficiently
- And improved open communication between all superiors, workers, and staff members
- Supervise, direct, train and assist team of eight HVAC Technicians in corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance for all building air handlers, VAV boxes, CRAC units, BARD wall mounts, exhaust fans, perimeter building ductless split air conditioners, heat pumps and package units, scheduled work hours and resolved conflicts
- Lead and assist mechanics at various work sites and assess independent installation, maintenance requirements, prepare work orders, and follow up on completed jobs
- Assist with the removal of old or defective HVAC equipment/systems, and installation of new HVAC equipment/systems
- Monitor and evaluate work performed independently by assigned mechanics
- Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed by both HVAC and Plumber mechanics
- Remind mechanics team of safety instructions daily, before heading out to the job site, on the proper use of personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, helmets, ear muffs/plugs, safety shoes, etc.), scaffolding, ladders, harness above six feet, fire hazards, handling high/low voltage current, and equipment operation safety such as JLG-lift, areal platform lift and forklift
- Proven professional and trusted leader who is well knowledgeable and well-rounded in HVAC systems and earns the respect and loyalty of subordinates
- Heavily relied on and trusted by superiors to run the shop and gets the job/task done 'once' without additional returns or corrective actions
- Demonstrate a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems with ease
- Lead by example, coach, review, and make effective suggestions and recommendations; prepare material and labor estimates, prepare sketches of proposed work, assist in the design and specifications of planned jobs or contracts; establish, assign, and adjust work methods and procedures, initiate measures to improve methods and equipment performance; and ensure budget guidelines are met
- This is a federal job
HVAC Technician
BAY DISTRICT SCHOOLS
Panama City, United States
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Service and repair various brands and models of air conditioning and heating systems, handle and service all R22 and R410A refrigerant systems, gas furnace, electric heat, heat pump, water to heat pump, straight cool, air to air heat pump, package systems; use proper handling and recovering all types of refrigerants; tune-up and maintain air systems
HVAC Service Technician
PEADEN
Panama City, United States
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Worked on Federal, State, commercial and residential properties, to service and repair various brands and models of air conditioning and heating systems, handle and service all R22 and R410A refrigerant systems, gas furnace, electric heat, heat pump, water to heat pump, straight cool, air to air heat pump, package systems; use proper handling and recovering all types of refrigerants; tune-up and maintain air systems
HVAC Service Technician
Tony's Workshop
Barrigada, United States
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Worked on Federal properties contracted through DZSP21, to service, install and repair various types of air conditioning systems, handle and service all R22, R410A, 404 or 134A refrigerant systems and equipment, straight cool, air to air heat pump, package systems; use proper handling and recovering all types of refrigerants; tune-up and maintain air systems; maintain chill water pump systems; wastewater treatment, etc
HVAC/R Service Technician
Advance Management Incorporated
Dededo, United States
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Worked on Federal, Government of Guam, commercial and residential properties, to service, install and repair various types of air conditioning systems, handle and service all R22, R410A, 404 or 134A refrigerant systems and equipment, straight cool, air to air heat pump, package systems; use proper handling and recovering all types of refrigerants; tune-up and maintain air systems
HVAC Service Technician - NATE Certified
Peaden Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
Panama City, United States
02.2003 - 01.2010
- Worked on Federal, State, commercial and residential properties, to service and repair various brands and models of air conditioning and heating systems, handle and service all R22 and R410A refrigerant systems, gas furnace, electric heat, heat pump, water to heat pump, straight cool, air to air heat pump, package systems; use proper handling and recovering all types of refrigerants; tune-up and maintain air systems
Education
Basic Electrical and Mechanical Fundamentals Air Conditioning, Refrigerant, and Heating Technology -
Haney Technical Center
04.2006
Exceptional Customer Service -
Haney Technical Center
04.2006
Handling, Service and Installation of R410A Refrigerant -
Florida Cooling Supply
02.2006
Servicing Heat-Pump Electrical Systems -
Alabama Power Company
12.2005
Troubleshooting Heat-Pump Electrical Systems -
Alabama Power Company
03.2005
Foundations for Troubleshooting HVAC Electrical Systems -
Alabama Power Company
02.2005
80% Gas Furnace Diagnostic Class -
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Training
11.2004
EPA Certified Universal -
ESCO Institute
Jobrelatedtraining
- NAVFAC~SE, 07/01/22, Is A Great Place To Work Award
- Scaffold Training Institute, 02/01/22, Frame, Tube & Coupler, & System Scaffolding “Competent Person/Erector” 2 Days
- CPR Certification, 11/01/19
- OSHA, 10/01/15, General Industry Safety and Health
- PEADEN, 01/01/15, Scissor Lift
- Guam Contractors Association, 04/01/11, EM385-1-1
- Construction Safety Hazard Awareness, 02/01/06, 40hour Course for Contractors
- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification, 01/01/08, Air-to-Air Heat Pump – Service Technician
- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Training, 12/01/07, Heat Pump with 410A
- Nu-Calgon, 10/01/07, The Total System Protection Program
- Haney Technical Center, 04/01/06, Basic Electrical and Mechanical Fundamentals Air Conditioning, Refrigerant, and Heating Technology
- Haney Technical Center, 04/01/06, Exceptional Customer Service
- Florida Cooling Supply, 02/01/06, Handling, Service and Installation of R410A Refrigerant
- Alabama Power Company, 12/01/05, Servicing Heat-Pump Electrical Systems
- Bay Solutions Government and Public Affairs Specialists, 08/01/05, Customer Service At Its Best
- Kelvinator Heat & Cooling Products, 03/01/05, Heat Pump Training (R-22 & R410A Models)
- Alabama Power Company, 03/01/05, Troubleshooting Heat-Pump Electrical Systems
- Alabama Power Company, 02/01/05, Foundations for Troubleshooting HVAC Electrical Systems
- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Training, 11/01/04, 80% Gas Furnace Diagnostic Class
- ESCO Institute, EPA Certified Universal - 0502279239600
Dayphone
850-630-5623
Languages
English, Intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate
References
- Daniel Jordan, TRANE, Service Technician, 1-850-624-3041, daniel.jordan@trane.com
- Dean Daugherty, NAVFAC, 1-850-832-0957
Desiredlocations
- ALL, Guam, United States
- Tacoma, Washington, United States
- Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
Timeline
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader - Expert
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, NAVFAC SOUTHEAST
12.2020 - Current
HVAC Technician
BAY DISTRICT SCHOOLS
07.2017 - 10.2020
HVAC Service Technician
PEADEN
07.2012 - 07.2017
HVAC Service Technician
Tony's Workshop
10.2010 - 05.2012
HVAC/R Service Technician
Advance Management Incorporated
02.2010 - 10.2010
HVAC Service Technician - NATE Certified
Peaden Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
02.2003 - 01.2010
Basic Electrical and Mechanical Fundamentals Air Conditioning, Refrigerant, and Heating Technology -
Haney Technical Center
Exceptional Customer Service -
Haney Technical Center
Handling, Service and Installation of R410A Refrigerant -
Florida Cooling Supply
Servicing Heat-Pump Electrical Systems -
Alabama Power Company
Troubleshooting Heat-Pump Electrical Systems -
Alabama Power Company
Foundations for Troubleshooting HVAC Electrical Systems -
Alabama Power Company
80% Gas Furnace Diagnostic Class -
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Training
EPA Certified Universal -
ESCO Institute