Refrigeration Manager
Desertlake Technologies
KLAMATH FALLS, OR
- Maintained commercial refrigeration systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across multiple employer facilities.
- Led daily operations for desert technology teams at Desertlake Technologies.
- Reviewed project plans and aligned tasks with company goals.
- Trained employees on procedures and service standards to improve technical skills and operational consistency.
- Diagnosed issues with compressors, condensers, and evaporators to restore functionality.
- Restored functionality by repairing leaks, valves, motors, and electrical controls in various systems.
- Inspected units for safe operation and temperature control
- Charged systems with refrigerant following employer safety standards
- Documented service calls, repairs, and maintenance activities
- Responded to emergency breakdowns for employer equipment
- Collaborated with operations staff on equipment access and shutdowns
- Performed troubleshooting and specific diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Troubleshooted PLC controls, wiring, sensors, and motors in manufacturing systems.
- Maintained Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC programs, panels, and field devices.
- Interpreted electrical schematics, ladder logic, and control drawings for repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on automation equipment, drives, and safety circuits.
- Calibrated instrumentation, switches, and transmitters across production equipment.
- Documented repairs, programming changes, and control system updates for facility records.
- Troubleshot electrical control circuits with the use of multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and other diagnostic tools.
- Identified the root cause of complex electrical control system malfunctions through fault isolation techniques.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop custom solutions tailored to customer requirements.
- Installed and tested PLC systems to ensure proper operation.
- Configured Ethernet networks and troubleshoot communication issues between devices in an industrial environment.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on control panels and components to ensure optimal functioning of equipment.
- Upgraded legacy systems with modern technology while maintaining backward compatibility.
- Evaluated existing designs for compliance with current codes and regulations while making recommendations for improvements where necessary.
- Implemented safety systems such as safety relays and emergency stop buttons in PLC programs for safe machine operations.
- Created comprehensive documentation for PLC programming changes, including functional specifications and testing protocols, to enhance system reliability.
- Calibrated process instruments such as flow meters, pressure transducers, temperature sensors.
- Provided technical support onsite at customer locations for commissioning new systems or resolving operational issues with existing systems.
- Integrated third party products into existing control systems while ensuring compatibility across all platforms.
- Developed HMI and SCADA software for interfacing with a variety of industrial equipment.
- Maintained facility electrical systems, switches, panels, and control circuit.
- Diagnosed wiring faults using multimeters, testers, and schematic drawings.
- Repaired motors, starters, breakers, and lighting equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, and production machinery.
- Inspected panels, circuits, and grounding systems for safety compliance.
- Coordinated shutdowns with production teams and maintenance staff.
- Followed lockout tagout procedures during equipment servicing.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical systems to ensure proper operation.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems and components of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts such as switches, fuses, relays, contactors and timers.
- Installed and repaired cables and wiring.
- Organized and updated equipment documents for easy access during maintenance
- Inspected and tested circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motors, and other electrical components.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with high voltage circuits.
- Monitored the performance of all installed electrical systems to identify problems in a timely manner.
- Installed and updated electrical appliances, fixtures and systems.
- Connected power cables to machines and equipment according to specifications.
- Assisted in the design of new production processes involving motor controls.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to guide installation and maintenance projects effectively. to determine work requirements for each project.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery by running conduit lines between machines.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Programmed PLCs for automation systems.
- Recommended equipment replacements and responded to fault requests.
- Dismantled malfunctioning electric motors and tested them for continuity using ohmmeters.
- Calibrated instrumentation used to monitor plant operations.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Connected leads and cables to electrical components, facilitating their operation in various systems. to motors, apparatus and equipment.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Supervised building maintenance across occupied facilities for daily operations
- Coordinated preventive maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Inspecting buildings for safety hazards and correcting them promptly.
- Overseeing contracted personnel performing maintenance services in the facility.
- Performing minor plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains or replacing fixtures when necessary.
- Testing fire alarms periodically according to safety regulations and replacing batteries as needed.
- Developing procedures for emergency repair service requests.
- Establishing and maintaining preventive maintenance programs to ensure the efficient operation of building systems.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks, and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Installed HVAC units in commercial buildings and facilities.
- Diagnosed heating, cooling, and ventilation system faults.
- Repaired compressors, motors, fans, and controls.
- Performed preventive maintenance on rooftop and split systems.
- Tested refrigerant levels, airflow, and electrical connections.
- Responded to service calls across client job sites.
- Documented repairs, inspections, and maintenance work orders.
- Followed safety procedures and code requirements on every service task.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability, ensuring peak performance and maximizing energy efficiency.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, and provided recommendations for remediation.
- Checked pressure readings on gauges connected to the system in order to diagnose any malfunctions.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Replaced worn out filters at regular intervals to improve air quality inside the premises.
- Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
- Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
- Recovered refrigerant from old HVAC units prior to disposal according to local environmental regulations.
- Examined heating and air conditioning systems and air compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.
- Performed routine checks on various components of the system such as contactors, relays and solenoids.
- Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines.
- Adjusted controls to obtain desired temperature settings within the home or office environment.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults in HVAC systems, including refrigerant leaks, electrical issues, and mechanical failures.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
- Mounted compressors, condensers and other components in specified locations using hand tools and various welding equipment.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understand specific configurations.
- Operated boiler room equipment for facility steam and heat systems.
- Monitored pressure, temperature, and water levels during boiler operations.
- Inspected valves, pumps, burners, and safety controls for proper function.
- Adjusted boiler settings to support stable facility operations.
- Responded to alarms, leaks, and equipment issues with safe action.
- Recorded operating readings and maintenance logs for shift documentation.
- Follow safety procedures and plant regulations during all boiler duties.
- Performed minor repairs on boilers, valves, gauges, pumps, economizers, and other related equipment.
- Examined piping systems for leaks or corrosion damage before startup.
- Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.
- Adjusted boiler valves to establish appropriate air and water flow levels and control the flow of liquid fuel into burners to regulate temperatures.
- Maintained records of all maintenance activities including repairs and adjustments made to the boiler systems.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on boilers according to company schedule, reducing the number of service calls to outside technicians.
- Tested mechanical components for proper functioning prior to startup equipment.
- Operated blowdown valves periodically to reduce buildup in the system.
- Adjusted controls to maintain specified operating temperatures and pressures.
- Performed daily tests of water samples to ensure proper chemical balance in the system.
- Monitored boiler operations and parameters such as water levels, steam pressure, fuel consumption, and draft readings to ensure safe operation.
- Operated refrigeration, hydraulic, water recirculation systems, cooling towers and other systems relating to regulation of boiler operations and facility heating and cooling requirements.
- Assisted with the installation of new boiler systems or components.
- Fired wood- and coal-burning furnaces with stokers as well as gas- and oil-fed boilers by starting and regulating fuel supply through automated gas feeds and oil pumps.
- Assisted in troubleshooting boiler system problems during emergency situations.
- Coordinated with outside contractors when major repairs were required beyond the scope of available personnel resources.
- Installed safety devices on boilers according to established codes and regulations.
- Calibrated instruments to ensure accurate monitoring of system operations. used in monitoring boiler operations.
- Maintained chilled water systems, high pressure boilers, cooling towers and hydraulic pumps.
- Improved efficiency and reduced costs by recommending new processes and identifying problems.
- Evaluated industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations.