Guy Nicolas
Coral Springs,Florida
Summary
Accomplished HVAC Technician with strong knowledge of and 11+ years experience in equipment start-up and troubleshooting. Collaborates well with co-workers.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial HVAC Technician
Sun Sentinel
Deerfield Beach, FL
05.2009 - Current
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Replaced bearings, pump seals and packing.
- Monitored building environmental conditions.
- Evaluated status of refrigeration liquids for safety and compliance purposes.
- Maintained and repaired industrial chillers weighing up to 700 tons.
- Maintained comfortable environmental temperatures in city facilities.
Loss Prevention Officer
Sun-Sentinel Newspaper
Deerfield Beach, FL
05.2003 - 05.2009
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible and directing shoppers to safety.
- Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Trained all new executives and asset protection personnel.
Education
Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL06.2007
High School Diploma -
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL06.2000
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Air Compressor Installation
- Appliance Repair
- Insulation Installation
- Package and Split Systems
- Electrical and Pneumatic Controls
- Recovering and Recycling
- Variable Speed Drives
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
- Electrical Wiring
- Floor Plans
- Heating Systems
Certification
- Universal EPA Certified
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Industrial HVAC Technician
Sun Sentinel
05.2009 - Current
Loss Prevention Officer
Sun-Sentinel Newspaper
05.2003 - 05.2009
Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Atlantic Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sheridan Technical College
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