JOSEPH SALVATIERRA
Belton
Summary
I have experience managing personnel in the military and civilian worlds. Worked hands-on as an HVAC service tech, and also as an aviation pneudraulics repairer. I attended a primary leadership development course. Ran several crews involved in construction at Fort Hood.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Conductor
BNSF Railway
Temple
10.2024 - Current
- Strictly followed federal regulations regarding hazardous materials transportation on board the train.
- Performed inspections of cars to confirm safe working conditions.
- Inspected tracks for any potential hazards or obstructions before departing from station stops.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on locomotives, including brakes, oil levels.
- Operated the train with an understanding of signals, switches, and track layouts while following all rules and regulations set forth by the railroad.
- Assisted the engineer by aiding in the operation of locomotive equipment.
- Engaged in switching tracks, coupling, and uncoupling cars, and routing inbound traffic.
- Moved cars to fit planned train configurations, combining and separating cars to make and break up trains.
- Observed yard traffic to determine tracks available to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
- Received information regarding train and rail problems from dispatchers and from electronic monitoring devices.
- Began train runs, stopped trains, and changed speed using telecommunications equipment and hand signals.
Supermarket Refrigeration Tech
HR Refrigeration
10.2019 - 10.2024
- The main task was to service, maintain, and repair supermarket parallel racks, conventional split refrigeration units, and various walk-in and reach-in units.
- When taking on supermarkets as customers, you generally end up with all things related to refrigeration, air conditioning, and other air movement.
- Due to the design and age span of supermarkets, you service a very large range of HVAC-R equipment.
- Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: parallel racks with 2 to 10 compressors, various types of refrigeration controls, and automation from basic close-on-rise bulb stats to Microthermal and E2 (Emerson) controls.
- The racks and refrigeration units have all types of defrost cycles (off cycle, electric heat, hot gas bypass, reverse cycle), with various types of termination, and compressors of all types, brands, and tonnage (fractional pots, recips, scroll, digital scroll, semi herm, and the occasional screw).
- Accessory and system items include fan controls, headmasters, evaporator pressure regulators (manual and electronic), Orit/Ord valves, suction and liquid line solenoids, pressure transducers, oil fill floats, oil separators, manual valves, and electronic liquid injection (demand cooling), head fans, manual and electronic oil safeties (differential, Sentronic, OMB), oil return differential pressure control, TXVs, fixed orifices with and without distributor nozzles, liquid receivers (some with level indicators), accumulators, shell core and standard filter driers, mechanical and electronic defrost controls, high/low pressure switches and controls, internal oil pumps, and Dixell-style controls.
- Munters, Season 4, and AAon fresh air and conditioned air units, as well as many brands of split and package A/C units.
HVAC Service Technician
HB Rentals
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Ran HVAC service calls on oil and gas drilling sites
- Primarily on standard split HVAC units and some mini split units
- PM and repair HVAC units on mobile housing units in our yard so they were field serviceable for rig site lay down
- As needed worked with lay down crew to set up mobile housing and offices on remote sites
- This included supply and waste water tanks along with power gen units
- Additionally we set up up comms and satellite service to the units
Electrical Apprentice
PowerLabor
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked as a TDLR licensed apprentice electrician on commercial new construction sites
- Per site schematics and drawings Pull correct color and size wire
- Install various junction and gang boxes
- Cut, bend, and install conduit
- Trim out boxes with various outlets, switches, or light fixtures
Service Manager
Texas Custom Air
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Run service calls for residential, commercial, and refrigeration work orders
- This includes nearly all sizes and brands equipment
- Occasionally help with change outs and rough ins, but mostly wire controls- start up- and weigh in final charge in these instances
- Examples of equipment serviced are as follows: Residential and commercial split systems, package units, fresh air units, gas and electric furnaces, variable speed split and mini split units, medium and low temp walk ins/reach ins, commercial pizza ovens, refrigerated prep tables/makelines, zone units, geothermal residential units, exhaust fans, fresh air units, Delta and Trane BAS controls, small chillers, heat pump/water loop style pool heaters, low voltage communicating systems, and ice machines
Supermarket Refrigeration Tech
Norfoxx Refrigeration
05.2017 - 09.2017
- The main task was to service, maintain, and repair supermarket parallel rack, conventional split refrigeration, and various walk in and reach in units
- When taking on supermarkets as customers you generally end up with all things related refrigeration, air conditioning, and other air movement
- Due to the design and and age span of supermarkets you service a very large range of HVAC-R equipment
- Examples include, but are not limited to the following: Parallel racks with 2 to 10 compressors, various types of refrigeration controls and automation from basic close on rise bulb stats to Microthermal and E2 (Emerson) controls
- The racks and refrigeration units have all types of defrost cycles (off cycle, electric heat, hot gas bypass, reverse cycle) with various types of termination, compressors of all types/brands/tonnage (fractional pots, recips, scroll, digital scroll, semi herm, and the occasional screw)
- Accessory and system items include fan controls, headmasters, evaporator pressure regulators (manual and electronic), Orit/Ord valves, suction and liquid line solenoids, pressure transducers, oil fill floats, oil separators, manual valve and electronic liquid injection (demand cooling), head fans, manual and electronic oils safeties (differential, Sentronic, OMB), oil return differential pressure control, TXVs, fixed orifices with and without distributor nozzles, liquid receivers (some with level indicator), accumulators, shell core and standard filter driers, mechanical and electronic defrost controls, high/low pressure switches and controls, internal oil pumps, Dixell style controls
- Munters, Season 4, and AAon fresh air and conditioned air units, many brands of split and package A/C units
Supermarket Refrigeration Service Technician
HR Refrigeration
10.2015 - 05.2017
- The work summary is in line with items described with Norfoxx Refrigeration
- The main task was to service, maintain, and repair supermarket parallel rack, conventional split refrigeration, and various walk in and reach in units
- When taking on supermarkets as customers you generally end up with all things related refrigeration, air conditioning, and other air movement
- Due to the design and and age span of supermarkets you service a very large range of HVAC-R equipment
- Examples include, but are not limited to the following: Parallel racks with 2 to 10 compressors, various types of refrigeration controls and automation from basic close on rise bulb stats to Microthermal and E2 (Emerson) controls
- The racks and refrigeration units have all types of defrost cycles (off cycle, electric heat, hot gas bypass, reverse cycle) with various types of termination, compressors of all types/brands/tonnage (fractional pots, recips, scroll, digital scroll, semi herm, and the occasional screw)
- Accessory and system items include fan controls, headmasters, evaporator pressure regulators (manual and electronic), Orit/Ord valves, suction and liquid line solenoids, pressure transducers, oil fill floats, oil separators, manual valve and electronic liquid injection (demand cooling), head fans, manual and electronic oils safeties (differential, Sentronic, OMB), oil return differential pressure control, TXVs, fixed orifices with and without distributor nozzles, liquid receivers (some with level indicator), accumulators, shell core and standard filter driers, mechanical and electronic defrost controls, high/low pressure switches and controls, internal oil pumps, Dixell style controls
- Munters, Season 4, and AAon fresh air and conditioned air units, many brands of split and package A/C units
HVAC Service Tech
Christianson Heating and Air conditioning
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Run residential and light commercial service calls and perform PM service
- Also start up new construction equipment which may involve installing t-stats, zone boards and controls, fresh air controllers, dampers, LP retrofits, weighing in charge, and checking all system operations
HVAC Foreman
Fluor Government Group
07.2011 - 04.2015
- Deployed to Afghanistan
- Service, repair, and install various HVAC equipment
- Including, but not limited to, mini splits- window units-package units-standard split systems-wall units- and occasionally military ecus
- Promoted to foreman after approximately one year
HVAC Journeyman
KBR
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Deployed to Iraq
- Service, repair, and install various HVAC equipment
- Including, but not limited to, mini splits- chillers-window units-package units-standard split systems-wall units- and occasionally military ecus
HVAC Service Technician
Christianson Heating and Air conditioning
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Run residential and light commercial service calls and perform PM service
- Also start up new construction equipment which may involve installing t-stats, zone boards and controls, fresh air controllers, dampers, LP retrofits, weighing in charge, and checking all system operations
HVAC Facilities
Aramark
05.2009 - 03.2010
- Scott&White hospital maintain contract
- Service and repair facility equipment including but not limited to chillers, water towers, package units, split systems, vav boxes with hot water and electric reheat, variable frequency drive and coyote drive motors, pnuematic-siemens-csi-trane controls, exhaust fans, return air fans, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines(cube and flaker), humidifiers
Superintendent
J-Crew Management
03.2007 - 11.2008
- For Fort Hood COR office
- Manage crews on job sites
- Order and receive material
- Do take offs
- Locate and manage subcontractors
- Go on job walks with prime contractors and government reps
- Fill out daily reports
- Attend meetings as needed
- Read blue prints..
- And many other task as needed for job completion
Enlisted Soldier (SGT E-5)
U.S. Army Reserve
01.1998 - 04.2004
- 15H Remove, repair, replace, adjust, and test pneudralics systems, sub systems, assemblies, and components according to TMs, directives, and safety procedures
- Fabricates tubes and hoses
- Diagnose and and troubleshoot malfunctions to systems
- Maintain benchstock and records for aircraft maintenance
- 52C Maintain (inspect, repair, test, and adjust) gasoline engine systems, bottle cleaning/charging stations, air conditioner electrical systems, airconditioner vapor systems, refrigeration unit electrical systems, portable heater fuel/ electrical systems, fire extinguisher rechargers, and fire extinguisher valves
- SGT E-5 Lead, supervise, and mentor subordinates using directives from senior NCOs and Army SOPs
Timeline
Conductor
BNSF Railway
10.2024 - Current
Supermarket Refrigeration Tech
HR Refrigeration
10.2019 - 10.2024
HVAC Service Technician
HB Rentals
06.2019 - 09.2019
Electrical Apprentice
PowerLabor
04.2019 - 06.2019
Service Manager
Texas Custom Air
09.2017 - 04.2019
Supermarket Refrigeration Tech
Norfoxx Refrigeration
05.2017 - 09.2017
Supermarket Refrigeration Service Technician
HR Refrigeration
10.2015 - 05.2017
HVAC Service Tech
Christianson Heating and Air conditioning
04.2015 - 10.2015
HVAC Foreman
Fluor Government Group
07.2011 - 04.2015
HVAC Journeyman
KBR
08.2010 - 03.2011
HVAC Service Technician
Christianson Heating and Air conditioning
03.2010 - 08.2010
HVAC Facilities
Aramark
05.2009 - 03.2010
Superintendent
J-Crew Management
03.2007 - 11.2008
Enlisted Soldier (SGT E-5)
U.S. Army Reserve
01.1998 - 04.2004
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