Michael James
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Dynamic HVAC Contractor with extensive experience at Alpha Air Engineering, excelling in system troubleshooting and energy management. Proven track record in enhancing equipment longevity through preventive maintenance and successful installations. Adept at leading teams and optimizing performance, ensuring high-quality results in commercial and residential projects. Quality-focused with strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Contractor
Alpha Air Engineering
11.2019 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for light commercial, residential, and industrial customers.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
HVAC-R Service Technician
Wyoming Mechanical Maintenance
03.2017 - 07.2025
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
Construction Foreman
Bracken Construction
03.2009 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Education
Business Administration
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05-2004
Skills
- System troubleshooting
- Estimating costs
- Energy management
- Ventilation systems
- Equipment installation
- HVAC system design
- Energy optimization
- Single compressor systems
- Package and split systems
- Refrigeration system evacuation
- Recovering and recycling
- New system installation
- Soldering
- Commercial installation
- Variable speed drives
- Quality-focused
- Welding techniques
- Industrial refrigeration systems
- Small business HVAC repair
- System upgrades
Timeline
HVAC Contractor
Alpha Air Engineering
11.2019 - Current
HVAC-R Service Technician
Wyoming Mechanical Maintenance
03.2017 - 07.2025
Construction Foreman
Bracken Construction
03.2009 - 11.2016
Business Administration
Laramie County Community College
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