Minh Nguyen
Sellersburg
Summary
Seeking an Lead Technician position
Professional refrigeration mechanic with solid expertise in installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration systems. Strong focus on safety, efficiency, and reliability, ensuring optimal system performance. Proven ability to work collaboratively within team, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to achieving high-quality results. Skilled in diagnostics, compliance with regulations, and customer service, providing dependable support in all project phases.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic
Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville, KY
05.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired refrigeration systems to ensure optimal performance in educational facilities.
- Installed and maintained HVAC equipment, improving energy efficiency across multiple school buildings.
- Conducted regular inspections of refrigeration units, identifying issues and performing preventative maintenance.
- Collaborated with facility management to develop and implement effective cooling solutions for diverse environments.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for system repairs and safety protocols, enhancing team proficiency.
- Led emergency response efforts for refrigeration failures, minimizing disruption to school operations and activities.
- Enhanced overall system performance with comprehensive diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to different job site conditions while consistently delivering high-quality results.
- Expanded knowledge of emerging industry trends by attending relevant training sessions and workshops regularly.
- Minimized downtime during critical repairs, ensuring uninterrupted operations for clients' businesses.
- Assisted in the design process of custom refrigeration systems tailored to specific client needs and requirements.
- Repaired and adjusted valves, pipe fittings and connections.
- Repaired A2L HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
Journeyman HVAC Service Tech.
Jefferson County Public Schools
Louisville, KY
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Read manufacturer manuals, diagrams and specifications prior to repairing equipment.
- Soldered and brazed damaged equipment.
- Pipe fitting and Install new equipment
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and resolving potential problems.
- Recorded pressure, temperature, level and flow data into databases.
- Recorded HVAC maintenance and repair history in job logs.
- Replaced worn and damaged hoses, wiring and belts.
- Wired outlets, connected circuits and breakers and replaced fuses and fuse boxes.
- Checked fluid levels and replaced filters.
- Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in school equipment, ensuring operational efficiency.
Journeyman HVAC Service Tech.
Automatic Air Corp.
Louisville, KY
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Read manufacturer manuals, diagrams and specifications prior to repairing equipment.
- Soldered and brazed damaged equipment.
- Pipe Fitting and Installing equipment
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
- Recorded pressure, temperature, level and flow data into databases.
- Recorded HVAC maintenance and repair history in job logs.
- Replaced worn and damaged hoses, wiring and belts.
- Wired outlets, connected circuits and breakers and replaced fuses and fuse boxes.
- Checked fluid levels and replaced filters.
- Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects.
HVAC Helper
Stivers Heating & Air Conditioning
Louisville, KY
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Cut, punched, flanged, sheared and soldered sheet metal ducts and parts, using hand tools and portable power tools.
- Assisted in installation, service and repair of environmental control systems in residences.
- Cemented insulation in place over finished piping and tubing.
- Passed electrical wire through conduit, spliced wire connections and taped wire.
- Assembled sheet metal components of prefabricated furnaces, using hand tools.
HVAC Helper
Jefferson County Public School System
Louisville, KY
05.2008 - 07.2008
- Cut, punched, flanged, sheared and soldered sheet metal ducts and parts, using hand tools and portable power tools.
- Assisted in installation, service and repair of environmental control systems in residences.
- Cemented insulation in place over finished piping and tubing.
- Passed electrical wire through conduit, spliced wire connections and taped wire.
- Assembled sheet metal components of prefabricated furnaces, using hand tools.
Education
Associate - Applied Science HVAC
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2012
Associate - Applied Science HVAC
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2012
Skills
- Good computer skills
- A liking to working with hands
- Good customer service skills
- Able to assist in lifting heavy equipment
- Fast learner
- Certified HVAC Technician
- Preventative maintenance
- Dedicated team player
- Analytical thinker
- Adaptable
- Mathematical aptitude
- Piping and brazing
- Defrost controls
- Component and capacitor
- Educated on charging principles
- Customer service skills, hand tools, HVAC, insulation, Mechanic, power tools, Fast learner, Technician
- Piping fitting installation
- Computer skills
- Temperature controls
- Pressure testing
- Control wiring
- Ductwork fabrication
- Insulation installation
- Motor controls
- Compressor overhaul
- Equipment calibration
- Oil analysis
- Chiller maintenance
- Cooling towers
- Refrigeration troubleshooting
- Refrigeration codes compliance
- Leak detection
- Walk-in freezers
- Cold storage rooms
- Repairing refrigeration systems
- Reading blueprints
- Piping fabrication
- Ice maker installation
- System replacement
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Environmental Systems Repair Helper
- Environmental Control Systems Servicer
- Domestic Air Conditioner and Furnace Installer
- Refrigeration Mechanic
- HVAC Technician Diploma
- Kentucky Journeyman HVAC Mechanic
- EPA Certified Universal
Certification
- Kentucky HVAC Journeymen License - 2014 to current
- ESCO EPA Universal certification
Timeline
Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic
Jefferson County Public Schools
05.2023 - Current
Journeyman HVAC Service Tech.
Jefferson County Public Schools
07.2018 - 05.2023
Journeyman HVAC Service Tech.
Automatic Air Corp.
06.2012 - 06.2018
HVAC Helper
Stivers Heating & Air Conditioning
05.2010 - 07.2010
HVAC Helper
Jefferson County Public School System
05.2008 - 07.2008
Associate - Applied Science HVAC
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Associate - Applied Science HVAC
Jefferson Community and Technical College