KEN SALLS
Arvada,CO
Summary
Highly skilled HVAC Technician with 22 years of comprehensive experience across industrial, commercial, and residential systems. Expertise includes boilers, refrigeration, electrical systems, and building automation, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Recognized for exceptional troubleshooting abilities and a steadfast commitment to reliability and safety protocols. Proven contributor in high-security, mission-critical environments, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Technician II & IV
BAE Systems Inc./Ball Aerospace
Broomfield, CO
02.2022 - Current
- Manage HVAC operations for BRD building and support additional campuses
- Perform preventive maintenance and respond to service requests via Archibus
- Participate in emergency response and on-call rotations
- Provide secure-space escort services
- Support construction and upgrade projects, including BRD steam system improvements and RTU replacement
- Operate and troubleshoot Siemens Desigo BAS
Stationary Engineer
Safeway/Albertsons Milk Plant
Denver, CO
11.2011 - 09.2021
- Operated and maintained high/low-pressure boilers, air compressors, refrigeration systems, and mechanical equipment
- Conducted inspections, monitored gauges, and documented system performance
- Identified and corrected unsafe work conditions
- Performed general building maintenance
- Trained in GMP, HACCP, and EMS Energy Management Systems
Facilities Maintenance
ALSCO
Denver, CO
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Assisted Chief Operator with boiler operations
- Performed electrical work up to 480V, 3-phase
- Maintained HVAC, plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Troubleshot PLCs and control systems
HVAC Service Technician
Metro Mechanical
Arvada, CO
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Maintained commercial HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, RTUs, AHUs, and exhaust systems
- Performed electrical troubleshooting and schematic/blueprint reading
- Repaired piping, pumps, and valves
Education
Associate of Science - HVAC/Construction Trades
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO01-2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Pomona High School
Arvada, CO01-1999
Skills
- HVAC & Boilers
- Building Automation (Siemens Desigo)
- Industrial Maintenance Electrical (480V/3-phase)
- Refrigeration
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- OSHA Safety / LOTO / Confined Space
- CPR & First Aid
- GMP / HACCP
Certification
- Stationary Engineer License
- Universal Refrigeration License
- Home Inspector License
Timeline
HVAC Technician II & IV
BAE Systems Inc./Ball Aerospace
02.2022 - Current
Stationary Engineer
Safeway/Albertsons Milk Plant
11.2011 - 09.2021
Facilities Maintenance
ALSCO
02.2008 - 11.2011
HVAC Service Technician
Metro Mechanical
01.2004 - 01.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Pomona High School
Associate of Science - HVAC/Construction Trades
Red Rocks Community College