John Hughes
Kincheloe, MI,MI
Summary
Dependable installation and repair professional knowledgeable about commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems. Committed team player with an organized approach and superior work ethic. Successful at developing long-lasting customer relationships. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Installer
Great Lakes Services
10.2019 - Current
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Examined heating and air conditioning systems and air compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.
- Retained careful and thorough maintenance and repair records in case customers required future service.
- Adept at reading blue prints
- Examined and repaired variable frequency drives..
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Quoting of equipment, replacement parts or maintenance.
- Finding replacement parts for damaged equipment.
- Finding compatible parts that are either outdated or manufacturer delayed.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
HVAC Installer
A-1
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Consulted with project management during group installations.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Nailed and welded pieces into place by securing paneled edges and machine-made molding to structures.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Commercial Diver
Srs
04.2012 - 11.2016
- Utilized underwater telephones, beacons and signal lines to effectively communicate with staff above water.
- Used diver helpers, diving suits and other scuba gear properly and safely to aid in successful diving operations.
- Inspected underwater pipelines, pilings, buoy systems and plant intakes with CCTV, digital photography and testing equipment.
- Salvaged and removed sunken cargo with pneumatic power velocity, and hydraulic tools.
- Checked all personal diving equipment to identify and correct functional concerns prior to scheduled dives.
- Took appropriate safety precautions such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions began.
- Remained calm and focused, even during stressful or intense diving situations.
- Communicated with workers on surface while underwater using signal lines or telephones.
- Maintained full understanding of dive plan and asked appropriate questions to iron out any confusing details, consistently upholding safety, efficiency and project standards.
- Used arc welding, tig welding and plasmas cutting equipment to repair metal structures, components, and manufacturing machinery.
- Handled underwater welding repair work.
- Used MIG welding to form carbon steel into tanks and other metal fabricated weldments.
- Assembled electrical or support structures, units, subassemblies and wiring using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro welding equipment.
Hay Loader
Nayback Farm
07.2007 - 11.2011
- Adjusted machinery
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Pulled special machines
- Applied pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to crops to enhance growth.
- Loaded hay wagons
Education
ADCI Certification - Commerical Diving/Underwater Welding
International Diving Institute
North Charleston, SC04.2013
High School Diploma -
Rudyard Area Schools
Rudyard, MI06.2010
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation and Reporting
- Power Tools and Equipment
- System Installation
- Ventilation Systems
- Equipment Replacement
- Customer Service
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Multitasking and Organization
- Thermostat Installation
- Duct Cleaning
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Maintenance and Repair
- Workplace Safety
Certification
- cpr
- cprox
- ADCI - Mix gas
- Scuba
- Epa 608 univerisal
Timeline
HVAC Installer
Great Lakes Services
10.2019 - Current
HVAC Installer
A-1
11.2016 - 09.2019
Commercial Diver
Srs
04.2012 - 11.2016
Hay Loader
Nayback Farm
07.2007 - 11.2011
ADCI Certification - Commerical Diving/Underwater Welding
International Diving Institute
High School Diploma -
Rudyard Area Schools