Miles Mckay
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Self motivated, hard working, and honest. I've always been a forward thinker and I take pride in a job well done.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVACR Senior Technician
CBRE/Walmart
Great Falls, MT
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Maintained accurate records of equipment repairs, maintenance and inventory.
- Performed diagnostic tests on malfunctioning equipment to identify issues and determine repair needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems, including lubricating parts and cleaning coils.
- Inspected and tested components of refrigeration systems to locate causes of malfunctions.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts in refrigeration systems such as motors, compressors, condensers, evaporators and valves.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and safety standards.
- Reconfigured existing equipment for improved efficiency and performance.
- Adjusted system controls to regulate temperature settings for optimal operation.
- Ensured that all work was conducted safely following industry standards and regulations.
- Resolved customer issues related to malfunctioning refrigeration units.
- Provided technical expertise and guidance on HVAC systems design, installations and maintenance.
- Analyzed system operations and identified potential problems or areas of improvement.
- Trained new technicians.
HVAC Technician
Macdonald Heating And Cooling
Great Falls, MT
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems using specialized testing tools.
- Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding installation or service issues in a timely manner.
- Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
- Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
- Provided customers with information about new technologies available for their heating and cooling system upgrades.
- Adjusted controls to obtain desired temperature settings within the home or office environment.
- Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
- Replaced worn out filters at regular intervals to improve air quality inside the premises.
- Assembled sheet metal pieces into ductwork sections using rivets or screws as needed.
- Recovered refrigerant from old HVAC units prior to disposal according to local environmental regulations.
Fabrication Manager/Welder Foreman
Loenbro industrial
Great Falls, MT
05.2011 - 10.2017
- displayed proficiency in numerous welding processes such as SMAC, TIG, MIG, and FCAW.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
- reading and interpreting blueprints.
- performing takeoffs on blueprints and verifying BOM's.
- pulled field measurements and created blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to fabrication process and proposed solutions for improvement.
- fabricating both in a shop and field setting.
- managing projects from start to finish.
- working with job foreman's and laborers on a daily basis insuring good communication and forward progress.
- maintained good customer relations through progress updates and achieving expected deadlines.
- creating and overseeing change orders when necessary.
- worked with the safety team to ensure a safe work environment for employees and customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
MSU Great Falls
Great Falls, MT05-2011
Skills
- System installations
- Technical assistance
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Network Administration
- System diagnostics
- Customer Support
- Electrical Systems
- Safety awareness
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts Fabrication
- Customer Relations
- Time Management
- Self motivated
Certification
- Universal EPA
Timeline
HVACR Senior Technician
CBRE/Walmart
10.2020 - 04.2024
HVAC Technician
Macdonald Heating And Cooling
10.2017 - 10.2020
Fabrication Manager/Welder Foreman
Loenbro industrial
05.2011 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
MSU Great Falls