Jorge Lara
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Professional technician with deep expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance, and systems optimization. Strong focus on team collaboration, consistently ensuring seamless operations and adaptability to shifting requirements. Proficient in diagnosing technical issues, implementing effective solutions, and driving continuous improvement. Known for reliability, technical acumen, and results-driven approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Lead Technician
Ducts, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Repair and diagnose malfunctioning HVAC units
- Installation of air conditioning units in commercial, industrial, and residential applications
- Coordinating scheduled, analyzing/ resolving issues that arise
- Emergency repairs (after hours, on call experience)
- Perform regular maintenance to prolong life span of equipment
- Strong communication skills to discuss issues with operators and clients
- Managed projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery while staying within budget constraints.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
Residential lead HVAC installer
Day and Night
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Lead installer
- Performed warranty services
- Installation of air conditioning units in commercial, industrial, and residential applications
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Reduced costly callbacks for clients by performing comprehensive quality control checks after each installation or repair.
Multi family new construction lead installer
Katerra
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Reading of blueprints- understating of specifics needed to complete a job as well as determining project requirements
- Fabricated, assembled, and installed sheet-metal ductwork in the field
- Layouts and marking of dimensions on floor plans
- Managed inventory effectively, maintaining adequate stock levels for ongoing projects while minimizing overstock costs.
- Resolved technical issues efficiently, utilizing extensive knowledge of product specifications and performance capabilities.
- Conducted post-installation inspections, guaranteeing customer satisfaction and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality control measures.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Exceeded company targets consistently by completing high-quality installations ahead of deadlines.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
Install crew member
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Refrigerant line set and pipe fittings
- Brazing line sets connections to equipment and fittings
- Running line sets in five story buildings
- Soft soldering
- Condensate drain lines
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Service Technician/Foreman
Wheeler Air
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Reporting of project progress to supervisors and engineers
- Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing overall skillset and expertise.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
- Provided on-call support outside of normal business hours, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients experiencing emergencies or critical failures.
- Consistently met project deadlines under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Creating project deadlines
- Repair and diagnosis or malfunctioning HVAC systems
- Installation of air conditioning units in commercial, industrial, and residential
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Managed inventory levels effectively by accurately recording usage data and proactively replenishing stock when needed.
Education
HVAC certification -
UEI College
Phoenix, AZ09.2016
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Testing and repair
- Safety Compliance
- System Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Systems
- Codes Compliance
- Report Preparation
- Universal EPA
- Maintenance and repairs
- Documentation And Reporting
- Works Well Under Pressure
Certification
EPA Certification
Timeline
HVAC Lead Technician
Ducts, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Residential lead HVAC installer
Day and Night
06.2019 - 11.2020
Multi family new construction lead installer
Katerra
11.2018 - 05.2019
Install crew member
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing
03.2018 - 10.2018
Service Technician/Foreman
Wheeler Air
01.2014 - 03.2018
HVAC certification -
UEI College
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