Jaden Z. Yohn
Summary
HVAC professional with seven years of combined technical education and hands-on experience, including support for NASA mission-critical operations. Proven track record in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality technical work. U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a commitment to excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician 2
Avatar Technologies
Merritt Island, Florida
04.2026 - Current
- NASA Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering and Test Contract.
- Ground Support Technical Operations.
- Environmental Control Systems & Ground Control Systems.
- Supported multiple Artemis launch campaigns by operating environmental & ground control systems that supply conditioned air and nitrogen to the Artemis rocket.
- Environmental control systems consisting of the Launch Complex 39B HVAC Mechanical System, Vehicle Assembly Bay HVAC Mechanical System, Miniature Portable Purge Units and Cabin Purge Units.
- Independently performed preventive and corrective maintenance on launch-critical environmental control systems to ensure mission readiness and system reliability.
- Experienced with the operation and maintenance of environmental control system machinery consisting of boilers, blowers, cooling towers, water/glycol pumps, chemical feed pumps, condensate pumps, water softening skid, electronic heaters, and components such as the evaporator, condenser, and compressor.
- Proficient in the practical application of HVAC diagnostic and service equipment including HVAC manifold gauge set, micron gauges, freon pump, vacuum pump, refrigerant analyzer, refrigerant leak detectors, thermometers, psychrometers, hygrometers, anemometers, and manometers.
- Proficient in the practical application of Electrical test equipment including digital multimeter, clamp meter, phase rotation meter and continuity testers.
- Proficient in the practical application of Brazing and piping equipment including oxygen-acetylene torch, regulating valves, tubing bender, tubing cutter, flaring tool, swaging tool and pipe threaders.
- Proficient in the practical application of Mechanical and access equipment including torque wrenches, dial torque wrenches, hydraulic jacks, scaffolding, forklifts, and scissor lifts.
- Proficient in the practical application of Personal protective equipment including fall harnesses, respirators, arc flash gear, hearing protection, lockout tagout and oxygen sensors.
Engineering Technician 2
Astrion
Merritt Island, Florida
10.2024 - 04.2026
Engineering Technician 1
Astrion
Merritt Island, Florida
05.2022 - 10.2024
Sergeant (E5)
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, North Carolina
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Coordinated personnel workloads and daily assignments to meet operational objectives efficiently.
- Supervised junior marines, enhancing skills through performance coaching and hands-on training.
- Developed junior marines through structured counseling and evaluation methods.
Education
State Recognition for HVAC Apprenticeship -
Florida Department of Education | In Partnership with Atlanta Technical College
04-2024
Apprenticeship - HVAC/R
Brevard Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc. | In Partnership with Atlanta Technical College
12-2023
College Trade Certificate (CTC) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Eastern Florida State College
05-2022
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification -
Mainstream Engineering Corp.
03-2022
High School Diploma -
Viera High School
Florida01-2014
Skills
- Freon handling
- Nitrogen handling
- Soldering proficiency
- Electrical proficiency
- Plumbing proficiency
- Mechanical proficiency
- Hand and power tools
- Operations system monitoring
- Environmental controls
- Pneumatic controls
- Technical diagnostics
- Wiring diagrams
- Schematic interpretation
- Maximo
- Solumina
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Silver Group Achievement Award, 03/2023 - EGS ECS Artemis I Team
- Spot Award, 09/2023
Timeline
Engineering Technician 2
Avatar Technologies
04.2026 - Current
Engineering Technician 2
Astrion
10.2024 - 04.2026
Engineering Technician 1
Astrion
05.2022 - 10.2024
Sergeant (E5)
United States Marine Corps
04.2016 - 04.2020
State Recognition for HVAC Apprenticeship -
Florida Department of Education | In Partnership with Atlanta Technical College
Apprenticeship - HVAC/R
Brevard Air Conditioning Contractors Association, Inc. | In Partnership with Atlanta Technical College
College Trade Certificate (CTC) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Eastern Florida State College
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification -
Mainstream Engineering Corp.
High School Diploma -
Viera High School