Justin Skinner
Maple Valley,WA
Summary
Resourceful professional in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration services known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in system diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and sustainable energy solutions. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and customer service, ensuring successful project outcomes through effective communication and teamwork.
Successful at assessing and understanding problems and developing proactive, successful solutions to meet customer needs and maximize system performance. Positive, upbeat and committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician
Trane Technologies
Bellevue, Washington
04.2017 - Current
- Examined heating and air conditioning systems and compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.
- Maintained records of all repairs and maintenance activities for future reference purposes.
- Assessed efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration systems to provide feedback to customers.
- Checked system performance against design parameters to ensure proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on chillers, including oil and filter changes, belt replacements, and check of refrigerant levels.
- Dismantled, adjusted, repaired and reassembled chiller components such as compressors, evaporators, condensers and pumps.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Troubleshot chiller issues using schematics and technical manuals.
HVAC Technician
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions
Seattle, Washington
09.2007 - 04.2017
- Examined heating and air conditioning systems and air compressors for signs of defects or malfunction.
- Maintained records of all repairs and maintenance activities for future reference purposes.
- Assessed efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration systems to provide feedback to customers.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures to ensure safe working conditions for all HVAC-related tasks.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
Education
Union Apprenticeship Program. - HVAC
Local 66
Seattle, Washington05-2011
Skills
- Single compressor systems
- Package and split systems
- Residential customer support
- Electrical and pneumatic controls
- Variable speed drives
- Air conditioning
- Refrigeration systems
- Hazardous materials training
- Preventative maintenance
- Building automation systems
- Soldering
- Piping systems
- HVAC controls
- Sheet metal work
- Technical troubleshooting
- Certified HVAC technician
- System troubleshooting
- Chillers
- Adaptable
- Electrical wiring
- Leak checks
- EPA requirements
- Reciprocating chillers
- Water treatment
- Chiller troubleshooting
- Cooling towers
- Electrical diagnostics
- Centrifugal chillers
- Screw chillers
- Variable frequency drives
- Control systems
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Trane Technologies
04.2017 - Current
HVAC Technician
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions
09.2007 - 04.2017
Union Apprenticeship Program. - HVAC
Local 66