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James G. Holston

Austin,TX

Summary

HVAC technician with a growing foundation in technical skills. Experience with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. Reliable and skilled HVAC technician experienced in installing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of heating and air conditioning systems. Committed to following all standard operating procedures. Successful at assessing and understanding problems and developing proactive, successful solutions to meet customer needs and maximize system performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

HVACR Certified Technician

UTI hands on Technical
01.2024 - Current
  • HVAC technician with a growing foundation in technical skills
  • Experience with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
  • Worked with installation team of technicians on install projects in addition to learning various systems
  • Experience qualifying for certifications that are valued by the industry
  • Reliable and skilled HVAC technician experienced in installing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of heating and air conditioning systems
  • Committed to following all standard operating procedures
  • Successful at assessing and understanding problems and developing proactive, successful solutions to meet customer needs and maximize system performance
  • Maintained records of all repairs and maintenance activities for future reference purposes
  • 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
  • Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains, and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit

Perishable/Cross functional Rep.

HEB Grocery Company
10.2021 - Current
  • Utilized suggestive selling techniques to meet customer needs and build department sales
  • Responsible for providing a well-stocked and well-maintained department while providing superior customer service
  • Prepared, packaged, and merchandise fresh product daily, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards
  • Received products from distribution centers and moved them to purchasable areas within timely manner
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of market areas
  • Sufficiently trained in all market management aspects
  • Assisted all other departments throughout facility
  • Responded to all department needs

Texas National Guard
04.2020 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: (Infantry)
  • Performed as a member of a fire team during drills and combat
  • Aided in the mobilization of vehicles, troops, and weaponry
  • Assisted in reconnaissance missions
  • Processed prisoners of war and captured documents
  • Utilized, maintained and stored combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, antitank mines, etc.)
  • Leadership and supervisory experience
  • Gained Microsoft Teams experience while working in the S3 office during Operation Lone Star
  • Learned how to train and operate the VCOFT training systems
  • (Infantry)

United States Army
04.2015 - 04.2020
  • Company Overview: (Infantry)
  • Learned how to train and operate the VCOFT training systems
  • Assisted in the performance of reconnaissance operations, employed, fire, and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines, and located and neutralize mines, operated, mount/dismount, zero, and engaged targets using night vision sight
  • Operated and maintained communications equipment and operated in a radio net; operated in an NBC contaminated area; constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons; performed as a member of a fire team during a movement to contact, reconnaissance, and security, an attack, defense, situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills
  • Processed prisoners of war and captured documentation
  • Lead an infantry team in combat operations, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates in the accomplishment of their duties; lead, supervised, and trained subordinate personnel
  • Called for and adjusted indirect fire; evaluated terrain and selected weapon emplacement; controlled organic fires; installed and recovered anti-handing devices on anti-tank mines and electrical and non-electrical demolition charges; supervised the construction of hasty fortifications and receipt, storage, and the issue of ammunition
  • Recorded operational information on maps; received and implemented combat orders, directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive, and retrograded operations
  • Requested, observed, and adjusted direct supporting fire
  • Evaluated terrain and supervised the emplacement of sighting and firing all assigned weapons; used maps and map overlays, performed intersections and resections, and determined elevation and grid azimuths; lead a fire team during a movement to contact, reconnaissance and security
  • Leadership and supervisory experience on the small team level (3-9 Soldiers)
  • Trained both subordinates and superiors on the operation of the M2A3 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and its weapons systems
  • Was accountable for and maintained the operational capabilities of a minimum of one Bradley IFV ($4 million) over the span of 3.5 years with no accidents
  • Advised leadership on operational capabilities and limitations of the Bradley IFV
  • Have experience on the operation of the COFT-SA Bradley training simulation system
  • (Infantry)

Education

HVACR Certified Technician -

UTI hands on Technical

BA - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

Criminal Justice Program -

East Texas Baptist University

High School -

Robert E. Lee High School

Skills

  • Customer service experience
  • Electrical repair
  • Hardware Installation

Certificationsandqualifications

  • EPA Certification 608 Universal
  • OSH-10 Certification
  • R410-A Certification
  • NATE Certified
  • Texas Dept. Of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) HVAC License
  • Food and Safety Handlers Certification
  • LOTO Certified
  • Safety Professional
  • Data entry
  • Recordkeeping and inventory management
  • Procurement
  • Lead technician in collaborative environments.
  • Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
  • Basic and Commercial Refrigeration
  • Brazing
  • Schematics use and Interpretation.
  • Indoor Air and Ductwork fabrication
  • AC and DC circuits and components
  • Mechanical and Electronic Controls
  • Piping and fitting basics
  • Gas and Hydronic Heating Systems
  • Heat Pumps and Ductless Systems

Timeline

HVACR Certified Technician

UTI hands on Technical
01.2024 - Current

Perishable/Cross functional Rep.

HEB Grocery Company
10.2021 - Current

Texas National Guard
04.2020 - 04.2023

United States Army
04.2015 - 04.2020

BA - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

Criminal Justice Program -

East Texas Baptist University

High School -

Robert E. Lee High School

HVACR Certified Technician -

UTI hands on Technical

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