LUKE AGUIRRE
Lubbock
Summary
HVAC manager and lead technician with 10+ years of residential and light commercial experience, including large rooftop systems, boiler-chiller plants, and complex refrigeration. Leads HVAC departments, field crews, and multi-unit projects from planning through start-up while staying hands-on with diagnostics and repair. Journeyman sheet metal worker, welder, and Universal EPA 608 certified, with 5 years as a water transfer operator and field supervisor in the oilfield driving safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Manager / Lead HVAC Technician
Vonberg Plumbing Heating & AC
Lubbock, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Manage the HVAC department, including scheduling, dispatching, and overseeing daily work for technicians on residential and light commercial service and install jobs.
- Prepare residential and light commercial HVAC quotes and cost estimates, including equipment sizing, ductwork takeoffs, and labor/material pricing for service calls, change-outs, and small commercial projects.
- Lead commercial projects, including a site with 16 rooftop package units, handling duct layout, installation, start-up, and coordination with inspectors and other trades.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a boiler-chiller system for a facility over a 3-year period, including seasonal start-ups, shutdowns, and performance optimization.
- Act as primary escalation tech for complex comfort and refrigeration issues, helping reduce callbacks and improve first-time fix rates.
- Use welding and sheet metal skills to fabricate and install custom transitions, supports, and brackets to keep projects on schedule and to spec.
HVAC Technician
Wendall & Son’s Refrigeration
Lubbock, TX
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed service and installation on residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including rooftop units, walk-ins, and split systems.
- Installed and serviced systems up to 60-ton cooling capacity, ensuring correct refrigerant charging, airflow, and electrical connections.
- Completed preventive maintenance to reduce breakdowns, extend equipment life, and maintain comfort and temperature control.
HVAC Technician / Installer
Anthony Mechanical
Lubbock, TX
04.2016 - 10.2020
- Installed residential and light commercial HVAC systems, including equipment placement, ductwork, line sets, controls, and commissioning.
- Read blueprints and followed plans to complete projects on schedule while coordinating with other trades and site supervisors.
- Applied sheet metal and welding skills to build and install duct systems, stands, and supports that met project and code requirements.
Water Transfer Operator / Field Supervisor
Tiger Oilfield Services
Hobbs, NM
01.2011 - 03.2016
- Advanced from water transfer operator to field supervisor, leading two crews of approximately eight employees each on high-pressure water transfer operations for frack sites.
- Planned hose routes, pump setups, and transfer operations to ensure continuous water supply and minimal downtime for drilling and fracking activities.
- Enforced safety procedures, monitored pumps and lines, and trained new crew members in field operations and protocols under demanding schedules.
Education
Associate Degree -
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMCertificate of Completion of Apprenticeship - Sheet Metal Worker (Journeyman)
State of New Mexico
NM01-2020
Skills
- HVAC department management - Crew supervision and training - Residential HVAC service and installs - Light commercial HVAC - Residential and light commercial estimating - Service and replacement quotes - Job costing and pricing - Rooftop package units and split systems - Boiler-chiller operation and maintenance - Refrigeration systems (up to 60-ton cooling) - Ductwork design, layout, and installation - Sheet metal fabrication - Welding - System diagnostics and troubleshooting - Preventive maintenance programs - Job planning and scheduling - Vendor and contractor coordination - Safety compliance and field procedures - Customer communication and issue resolution
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Certification
EPA 608 Universal Certification - ESCO Institute
Timeline
HVAC Manager / Lead HVAC Technician
Vonberg Plumbing Heating & AC
01.2022 - Current
HVAC Technician
Wendall & Son’s Refrigeration
01.2020 - 01.2022
HVAC Technician / Installer
Anthony Mechanical
04.2016 - 10.2020
Water Transfer Operator / Field Supervisor
Tiger Oilfield Services
01.2011 - 03.2016
Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship - Sheet Metal Worker (Journeyman)
State of New Mexico
Associate Degree -
Central New Mexico Community College