Jason Lopanec
Thousand Palms,CA
Summary
Local HVACR Journeyman mechanic from a well reputed union based air conditioning company, pursing growth and new opportunities to broaden career advancements. Enthusiastic to unitize 15 plus years of mechanical expertise and ongoing educational knowledge to transition into a public works industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVACR Journeyman Mechanic
Desert Air Conditioning Inc
09.2013 - Current
- Responsible for troubleshooting, installation repair, and maintenance of HVACR systems in residential, commercial, and industrial aspects.
- Operates and complies with OSHA. State regulations, building codes, and company standards.
- Provides effective communication and professional interaction toward client/owner, contractors, design team, inspectors and or commissioning agents.
- Strong involvement in installation, startup, and commissioning processes of MEP projects within school district and other public works related jobsites.
- Frequent interpretation of MEP blueprints and conducting jobs per plan,
- Utilizes various Building Automation Systems (BAS) to provide complete control of mechanical systems.
- Accountable for ordering, estimations, and sales in regard to parts, units, and related refrigeration equipment, in conjunction to maintaining records of inspection and work performed.
- Supervises and provides training to 1st-5th year apprentices with troubleshooting and installation. Repair and maintenance of HVACR systems.
HVACR Apprentice Mechanic
Desert Air Conditioning, Inc.
07.2008 - 09.2013
- Under the supervision of HVACR Journeymen, conducts services involving installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration and or air conditioning units for commercial and industrial use.
- Knowledge and daily performance of installation, maintenance and repair consists of the following but not limited to: cleaning HVACR parts, oiling fans, changing filters, adjusting and testing airflow, working in conjunction with sheet metal duct work, calibrating and repairing thermostats and other HVACR equipment.
- Commitment of 2,000 plus hours of classroom education and 10,000 plus hours with on-the-job training
- Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship from the following:
Inland Refrigeration Joint Journeyman & Apprenticeship Training Committee
United Association of Journeymen and Apprenticeship of the Plumbing and Pipeline Industry of the USA and Canada
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
James E. Simon Contractors Co.
08.2003 - 07.2008
Performed routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on dozers, haul trucks, excavators, and other heavy equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Supervision
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Journeyman
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI08.2022
Skills
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Field expertise
- Hydronic Heating and Air Conditioning systems
- Electronic Systems
- Variable Refrigerant Volume
- Able to interpret Blue Prints, Schematics, & Writing Diagrams
- Hand & Power Tool Experience
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
Certification
- EPA Universal Certification
- Daikin VRV/ Certification
- Carrier/Toshiba VRF Certification
- Mitsubishi VRF Certification
Timeline
HVACR Journeyman Mechanic
Desert Air Conditioning Inc
09.2013 - Current
HVACR Apprentice Mechanic
Desert Air Conditioning, Inc.
07.2008 - 09.2013
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
James E. Simon Contractors Co.
08.2003 - 07.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Supervision
Washtenaw Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Journeyman
Washtenaw Community College