Melvin Locklear
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Competent HVAC Technician driven to troubleshoot system issues quickly and efficiently. Leveraging solid work history and creative approach to system repair and maintenance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC-R Technician
Dexter's Refrigeration Heating and Cooling
Pembroke, NC
01.2000 - Current
- Maintained records of all repairs and installations performed.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests
- Diagnosed complex issues with HVAC-R systems by performing tests utilizing specialized diagnostic equipment such as thermometers and pressure gauges.
- Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers.
- Installed refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems, positioning compressors, motors and other components in accordance with design specifications.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Inspected completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.
Maintenance Technician
Elkay Southern
Lumberton, NC
11.2002 - 07.2013
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, transformers, and generators.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Programmed robots with custom software for specific tasks and applications.
Maintenance Technician
Smithfield Packing
Tar Heel, NC
01.1996 - 11.2002
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Trained and supervised 2 junior technicians on best practices for machine operation and repair.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Electronics
DeVry Institute of Technology
Decatur, GA05-1995
Skills
- Electrical Safety
- Load Calculations
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- System Installation
- Leak Testing
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Elkay Southern
11.2002 - 07.2013
HVAC-R Technician
Dexter's Refrigeration Heating and Cooling
01.2000 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Smithfield Packing
01.1996 - 11.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Electronics
DeVry Institute of Technology
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