Kendall Atkins
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Technician
Sligar Mechanical
Muskogee, Oklahoma
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Replaced worn out filters at regular intervals to improve air quality inside the premises.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Assembled sheet metal pieces into ductwork sections using rivets or screws as needed.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Recovered refrigerant from old HVAC units prior to disposal according to local environmental regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding installation or service issues in a timely manner.
- Trained junior technicians on HVAC repair and maintenance techniques, tools, and safety practices.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Conducted regular system inspections and preventative maintenance tasks, reducing system downtime and repair costs.
HVAC Technician
Hunter Mechanical & Controls
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2019 - 04.2024
- Installed, repaired and maintained commercial, and residential HVAC, equipment, including Geothermal, VRF, furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and ducting systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans, thermistors, actuators, transducers, etc; and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Examined and repaired variable frequency drives.
- Tested pipe, tubing joints and connections for leaks.
- Repaired and modified heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
- Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Checked pressure readings on gauges connected to the system in order to diagnose any malfunctions.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to advances in HVAC technology for professional development purposes.
HVAC Technician
Norman Heat and Air
Norman, OK
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding installation or service issues in a timely manner.
- Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
- Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
- Provided customers with information about new technologies available for their heating and cooling system upgrades.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to advances in HVAC technology for professional development purposes.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Assessed efficiency of HVAC and refrigeration systems to provide feedback to customers.
HVAC Technician/HVAC Installer
A10 Networks
Frontenac, KS
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding installation or service issues in a timely manner.
- Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Inspected job site before project start to identify obstacles and resolve issues.
- Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
- Communicated with clients during service calls for top-quality customer service.
- Led teams to complete large installation projects on time and within specific parameters outlined in customer documentation.
Education
Diploma - HVAC Installation And Repair
WTI Technical Institute
Tulsa, OK01-2011
High School Diploma -
Bixby High School
Bixby, OK05-1999
Skills
- Variable Speed Drives
- Warranty Service
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Ventilation and air conditioning
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Excellent problem solver
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Equipment Installation
- System Troubleshooting
- HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
- Certified HVAC Technician
- Hazardous materials training
- In-depth knowledge of refrigeration systems
- Ventilation Systems
- Duct Sizing and Design
Affiliations
I enjoy fixing, my own mechanical issues outside of HVAC industry, I enjoy spending time outdoors, fishing, and taking out my boat I've been working on.
Certification
Unlimited Journeyman, boiler certified, plumbing apprentice, epa universal, OSHA 10, Completed LG VRF class on install, service VRF systems, Geothermal classes at climate master.
Languages
English
Professional
Custom
I have worked on various types of equipment, and have been able to solve issues on all types of equipment in our industry, I have been in install, running a crew of apprentices, on small, and large projects, mostly in packaged systems, with standard ductwork practices, meeting all construction deadlines. I have been able to go from install to servicing all types of units, recently obtained my boilers license, and VRF training, and servicing Geothermal equipment. I have also obtained my plumbing apprentice license for over two years now, and look to grow my knowledge in both trades that i currently carry a license in. I am quick to adapt to all task, and am only limited in areas of expertise that has presented the opportunity for the knowledge to handle materials, service, and repair, as well as install
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Sligar Mechanical
04.2024 - 01.2025
HVAC Technician
Hunter Mechanical & Controls
04.2019 - 04.2024
HVAC Technician
Norman Heat and Air
05.2017 - 04.2018
HVAC Technician/HVAC Installer
A10 Networks
01.2015 - 03.2018
Diploma - HVAC Installation And Repair
WTI Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Bixby High School