Paul McCollum
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Hardworking HVAC professional offering proven history in managing commercial and industrial HVAC needs with skillful and efficient repairs. Adept at testing and inspecting systems to isolate faults and implement repair plans. Effectively align systems to meet manufacturer specifications and maximize performance. Detail-oriented versed in troubleshooting and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Experience to operate and maintain large ammonia systems, boiler systems and air compressor systems. Single and three phase troubleshooting, Building Control System, PLC and F-DRIVES. Accomplished Industrial Maintenance Technician with 20+ years experience with start up and pump down, PSM,PSH,RESOP & ROSOP in ammonia refrigeration. Collaborates well with co-workers
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Technician Lead
Russell Stover Chocolates
08.1998 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
Maintenance Manager
Columbia Manufacturing
01.1998 - 08.1998
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Maintenance Technician
Venture Stores
01.1994 - 08.1998
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Maintenance Technician
Navarro Regional Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Education
Process Safety Management
Garden City Ammonia Program
Garden City, KS11.2016
Industrial Refrigeration III
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS08.2013
Industrial Refrigeration II
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS09.2010
Industrial Refrigeration 1
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS2006
Intermediate Ammonia Refrigeration Training
Industrial Consultants
2001
Associate of Arts - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX11.1992
Skills
- Package and Split Systems
- RS Sheets and Floor Plans
- Variable Speed Drives
- Recovering and Recycling
- Refrigeration System Evacuation
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Electrical and Pneumatic Controls
- Industrial Refrigeration Systems (AMMONIA)
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Cooling Systems Maintenance
- Soldering
- Building Automation Systems
- HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
Certification
RETA I, II III
AHAM-NARDA
EATON ARC FLASH
Timeline
HVAC Technician Lead
Russell Stover Chocolates
08.1998 - 12.2023
Maintenance Manager
Columbia Manufacturing
01.1998 - 08.1998
Maintenance Technician
Venture Stores
01.1994 - 08.1998
Maintenance Technician
Navarro Regional Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1994
Process Safety Management
Garden City Ammonia Program
Industrial Refrigeration III
Garden City Community College
Industrial Refrigeration II
Garden City Community College
Industrial Refrigeration 1
Garden City Community College
Intermediate Ammonia Refrigeration Training
Industrial Consultants
Associate of Arts - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Texas State Technical College - Waco
RETA I, II III
AHAM-NARDA
EATON ARC FLASH
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