Summary
Work History
Overview
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Military Service
References
Timeline
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James Kline

James Kline

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Experienced mechanical professional well-versed in repairing commercial refrigeration systems. Excellent mechanical knowledge with basic math capabilities. Good planner, organizer and complex problem-solver.

Work History

Chiller Technician

Chugach Intelligent Services
Baltimore, MD
06.2013 - Current
  • Operating and maintaining chillers and cooling tower equipment to ensure that they are working properly
  • Inspecting the mechanical equipment in facilities to ensure proper operation
  • Performing routine maintenance on chillers and cooling towers, including cleaning and repairing pumps, compressors, and evaporators
  • Maintaining records of equipment use for billing purposes
  • Installing new cooling equipment when needed
  • Determining the appropriate size of a system based on the size of the building or facility and its cooling requirements
  • Repairing small mechanical breakdowns such as leaks or clogs in pipes
  • Monitoring the operation of chillers and cooling towers to ensure that they are operating within safe limits
  • Determining when repairs are needed and coordinating with contractors who perform the repairs

Outage Team

Chugach Federal Solutions
Baltimore, MD
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Walk through upcoming projects and outages to verify information provided via blue prints, etc.
  • Evaluate impact on the equipment, customer and to lessen the impact as needed
  • Assist contractors with the project/outage
  • Act as first responder should a problem arise
  • Notify appropriate departments, coordinate between multiply teams to endure safe and timely completion
  • Prepare timely reports and maintain objectives and timelines

HVAC Mechanic II

Chugach Government Solutions
Baltimore, MD
09.2007 - 10.2012
  • Provided for the daily HVAC maintenance operations and activities for all assigned facilities.
  • Received and evaluated work orders and requests
  • investigated requests were appropriate, and completed the necessary
    repairs.
  • Facilitated the repair and maintenance of all heating and air conditioning systems.
  • Maintain numerous mechanical, electrical and electronic components; including chillers, compressors (refrigerant & amp; air etc.,), motors, boilers, oil, natural gas, and propane fired furnaces, heaters, pumps, fans, duct, pipes, steam, condensate, thermostats, switches, to include electronic aspect sensors, controls, and EMCS controls
  • Diagnose and repair problems throughout entire systems. Adjust controls sensors etc., . Recommend setting or changes and test performance using appropriate tools and test equipment.
  • Operate and service all types of residential light commercial and industrial air conditioning, climate control, refrigeration, air supply, humidification, air purification, air filtration, building energy management systems and program controls
  • Read blue prints, diagrams, wiring diagrams, design specifications, and manufactures instructions
  • Install, operate, and diagnose compressors, motors, condensing units, evaporators, piping, boilers, and other components as applicable
  • Able to read diagrams to locate faults
  • Have knowledge of a verity of hand tools, power tools, standard measuring instruments, and test equipment
  • Monitor assigned buildings , spaces, equipment performance, operation and customer space in order to maintain standards as instructed
  • Plan, organize work, and meet all deadlines
  • Able to do a variety of tasks in any single day
  • Work well with a verity of fellow employees, customers, contractors, while maintaining professionalism

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Education

HVACR

R.E.T.T.S School
Baltimore, MD
11-1993

Skills

  • Equipment Calibration
  • HVAC Maintenance
  • Electrical Diagnostics
  • Production Documentation
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Commissioning
  • Equipment Operation
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Materials Preparation
  • Safety Awareness
  • Project Coordination
  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Temperature Control
  • Testing and Repair
  • Blueprints and Diagrams

Certification

  • Master HVACR Licenses (8896) - no INS
  • Basic Facility Management
  • Airflow Characteristics & Diagnostics NATE Recognition (1289-0002)
  • Heat Pump Diagnostics R410A NATE Recognition (1289-0005)
  • Gas & Oil Furnace Training
  • HAZWOPER
  • Respirator Approved
  • Fork Lift / Scissor Lift
  • Infrared Level 2

Affiliations

  • Boy Scout
  • American Legion
  • VFW
  • Mason
  • Knights of Columbus

Military Service

  • United States Army 21 st Mechanized Infantry Battalion E Company, 1991 – 1992
  • United States Army 1 st Infantry Division Forward Head Quarters G-3 Operations, 1987 – 1991
  • United States Marine Corps 2 nd Marine Division 2 nd Marine Battalion F Company, 1985-1986
  • United States Marine Corps 2 nd Marine Division 2 nd Marine Battalion attached to Base Special
    Services, 1984 – 1985
  • United States Marine Corps 2 nd Marine Division 2 nd Marine Battalion A Company, 1983 – 1984
  • United States Marine Corps 2 nd Marine Division 2 nd Marine Battalion C Company, 1982 – 1983

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chiller Technician

Chugach Intelligent Services
06.2013 - Current

Outage Team

Chugach Federal Solutions
10.2012 - 06.2013

HVAC Mechanic II

Chugach Government Solutions
09.2007 - 10.2012

HVACR

R.E.T.T.S School
  • Master HVACR Licenses (8896) - no INS
  • Basic Facility Management
  • Airflow Characteristics & Diagnostics NATE Recognition (1289-0002)
  • Heat Pump Diagnostics R410A NATE Recognition (1289-0005)
  • Gas & Oil Furnace Training
  • HAZWOPER
  • Respirator Approved
  • Fork Lift / Scissor Lift
James Kline