Miguel Resendez
Houston
Summary
Highly skilled Sheet Metal Mechanic with 8+ years of commercial HVAC and new construction experience, specializing in ductwork layout, fabrication, and installation. Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints/shop drawings, perform complex offsets, and complete projects to spec while maintaining high production and quality standards. Experienced installing RTUs, furnaces, CRAC units, and VAV systems, including dampers, transitions, louvers and diffusers. Strong understanding of system performance, city codes, and jobsite safety, with a track record of dependable attendance and inspection-ready work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Duct Installer/Sheet Metal Mechanic
Facilities Mechanical
Houston
07.2023 - Current
- Install and fabricate ductwork and cold boxes using hand and power tools
- Measured and calculated duct offsets, takeoffs, and field dimensions to ensure accurate cuts, proper fitment, and efficient installation per prints.
- Performed duct layout on the floor using blueprints/shop drawings, including marking, staging, and organizing fittings and runs for smooth production and installation.
- Set rooftop curbs for RTU installations, including assembling curbs when required, verifying measurements/level, and ensuring proper placement for equipment setting and duct connections.
- Ensure that equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications
- Determine project requirements including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints or drawings, and written or verbal instructions
- Confer with engineers and other crafts to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide mechanical information
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate production.
- Operated various hand tools and machinery for cutting, bending, and shaping metals.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex installation projects on schedule.
- Installed ductwork for HVAC systems, ensuring optimal airflow and efficiency.
- Read blueprints and schematics correctly to complete jobs accurately and prevent rework.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Grant Sheet Metal
Houston
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Sustained safety protocols by observing proper and safe usage of equipment and materials.
- Communicated specifications to equipment operators and facilitated attachment of specialized components.
- Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
- Planned and executed construction of high-rise commercial buildings from standard white box builds to demolition and rebuild.
- Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds.
- Supported installation of HVAC systems, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Fabricated and assembled sheet metal components using hand and power tools, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Infinity Systems
Houston
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Operated tools such as saws, impact drivers, scissor lifts, and duct jacks to install various AC ducts, cold boxes, and fans.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Drafted designs and drawings for standard AC duct parts varying from canvas, square 2 round, transitions, and custom duct pieces.
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Focused on precise installation and leveling of HVAC equipment.
- Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
- Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.
- Collaborated with large crews to efficiently install ductwork in existing and new builds, ensuring timely project completion.
- Completed indoor and outdoor industrial and commercial construction projects.
- Supervised production workflow and quality of parts, ensuring project timelines were consistently met.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on proper techniques and safety.
- Encouraged adherence to safety protocols, effectively minimizing workplace hazards and promoting a culture of safety.
- Familiarized with all the city and hospital mechanical codes for city inspections.
- Collaborated with other team members and also other crafts on site to meet strict project completion deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milby High School
Houston, TX05-2015
Skills
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Install duct and equipment (Louvers, Repairs and troubleshooting fans, risers, VAV and units)
- Fabricate, assemble, install and CHILL BOX, ETC repaired, S&D, Duct mate, TDF, flu pipe etc
- Install actuator, isolator, regulator, dampers, ETC
- Preventive maintenance
- Insulating duct and pipes
- Blueprint interpretation
- Cut curbs and set units RTU CRAC
- Knowledge of OSHA construction site
- Tools ready safety regulations
- Working from ladders, lifts, roofs and basements
- Highly motivated and able to lead basements within a team environment
- Bilingual
Certification
- OSHA 10
- TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Forklift Certified
- Ahern Boom Lift
Timeline
Lead Duct Installer/Sheet Metal Mechanic
Facilities Mechanical
07.2023 - Current
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Grant Sheet Metal
12.2019 - 07.2023
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Infinity Systems
10.2017 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Milby High School