Leonardo Cardenas
Johnston,IA
Summary
Refrigeration Technician with a proven track record in equipment maintenance, diagnosis, and repair. Excels in solving complex refrigeration operation problems. Strong team player with effective leadership skills, contributing to a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skilled Refrigeration Maintenance Technician II
Perishable Distributors of Iowa
Ankeny , IA
2019.04 - Current
- Operating, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting ammonia refrigeration system.
- Collaborate with contractors to resolve complex issues to repair or improve facility efficiency and safety.
- Contribute to the design and development of CMMS for future maintenance operations.
- PSM program documentation review and update for ammonia system.
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC equipment.
- Respond to and troubleshoot Pre-Action Fire System faults.
- Inspect facility mechanical equipment, water heaters, boilers, air compressors, and water softeners, and ensure all are in good working order.
- Design and fabricate projects to resolve problems encountered throughout the facility.
- Operate scissor lifts, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
Package Handler
United Parcel Service, UPS
Des Moines , IA
2016.06 - 2019.04
- Loaded packages onto semi-trailers for outbound shipments.
- Unloaded packages to be sorted throughout the facility.
- Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy of contents.
- Sorted packages to different conveyor belts by corresponding zip codes.
- Installed protective bracing, padding, and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport.
Production Laborer
Glass Rite
Albuquerque , NM
2014.03 - 2015.05
- Constructed windows out of raw materials.
- Operated multiple types of machines for production of residential and commercial window parts: pneumatic, electric, and computerized.
- Inspected machines before and after use to ensure proper and safe performance.
- Replaced worn and defective parts, as needed.
- Adjusted and calibrated machines as required.
- Performed general maintenance on production equipment and facility.
General Laborer
Cedar Valley Corp.
Waterloo , IA
2011.07 - 2013.11
- Prepared site for construction of state highways and roads.
- Performed heavy labor, such as setting forms, pounding stakes, and operating heavy machinery for loading and unloading equipment.
- Managed work with little supervision.
- Maintained site safety.
General Production
Tyson Foods Inc.
Waterloo , IA
2008.04 - 2011.07
- Process prime parts into cuts that are ready for retail use.
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
- Safely used knives, scales, and garbage disposals.
- Cleaned and inspected areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA2020-05
Skills
- Project Management
- Communications
- Bilingual
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Mechanical skills
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent Math and Science skills
- Equipment Installation
- HVAC-R
Certification
- Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal) 12/2018
- Ammonia Operator I & II 04/2023
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 11/2023
- Aerial Lift Operator 02/2024
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED 03/2024
Timeline
Skilled Refrigeration Maintenance Technician II
Perishable Distributors of Iowa
2019.04 - Current
Package Handler
United Parcel Service, UPS
2016.06 - 2019.04
Production Laborer
Glass Rite
2014.03 - 2015.05
General Laborer
Cedar Valley Corp.
2011.07 - 2013.11
General Production
Tyson Foods Inc.
2008.04 - 2011.07
Associate of Applied Science - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Des Moines Area Community College
- Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal) 12/2018
- Ammonia Operator I & II 04/2023
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 11/2023
- Aerial Lift Operator 02/2024
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED 03/2024
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