Paul McConnell
General Dynamics
Spotsylvania,VA
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
Motivated individual looking for a position to utilize my experience and skills, that also challenges me.
Work History
Principal Maintenance Technician
1 Year 3 Months- Operate building automation systems
- Operate low pressure steam boilers
- Vav systems
- Operate chiller and boiler plant
- Perform general building maintenance
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure machinery and equipment functioned optimally.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques to expedite repairs.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades, improving performance standards.
HVAC Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Worked on chillers
- Service maintenance and repair of chillers
- Hydronic heating systems
- Worked on kitchen equipment
- Excellent communication skills necessary for interacting with clients and addressing their concerns.
- Observed pressure and vacuum gauges, adjusting controls for proper operation.
- Proficient in repairing or replacing defective components within an HVAC system.
- Ability to identify potential problems before they arise through regular inspections.
- Able to work with sheet metal fabrication and ductwork installation.
- Knowledgeable of local codes related to HVAC installations and repairs.
- Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
- Experienced in installing residential and commercial HVAC systems.
- Adept at performing preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Installed air and water filters in completed installation.
- Competent at servicing gas furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers, humidifiers.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC systems.
- Replaced defective equipment, components, and wiring.
- Repaired or serviced heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts and refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to enhance system efficiency and extend equipment lifespan.
- Improved system efficiency by conducting thorough HVAC equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
- Conducted detailed diagnostics to identify and fix complex HVAC system faults, improving operational reliability.
Equipment Service Technician
1 Year 4 Months- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use in production processes.
- Repaired defective parts using hand tools, power tools or soldering irons as required.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations regarding health and safety at work.
- Documented all changes made to existing systems for future reference.
- Replaced worn parts in order to restore optimal performance of machines.
- Built strong relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service and timely resolution of technical issues.
- Conducted comprehensive tests after repairs or replacements to confirm satisfactory results.
Owner
7 Years 6 Months- MANAGED TEAM OF 5 OR MORE EMPLOYEES
- SERVICED, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRED HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION
- MANAGED REMOVAL OF STORM DAMAGED TREE
- PERFORMED RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, AND INSTALLATION
- COMPLETED BASIC LANDSCAPING TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO GRASS CUT, MULCHING, TRIM BUSHES, ETC
- CONSTRUCTED RETAINING WALLS AND FLOWER BEDS
- HAULED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TO AND FROM JOB SITES
HVAC Technician
1 Year- SERVICE, REPAIR, MAINTAIN AND INSTALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL HVACR SYSTEMS
- SERVICED AND REPAIRED APPLIANCES, GAS, PROPANE, AND OIL FURNACES
- COMPLETED ON CALL PROCEDURES AS NEEDED
- PERFORMED ELECTRICAL AND REFRIGERATION DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS
HVAC Technician
8 Years- SERVICE, REPAIR, MAINTAIN AND INSTALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL HVACR SYSTEMS
- PERFORMED WORK ON AIR TO AIR, FEW WATER SOURCE, GAS, PROPANE, AND OIL FURNACES AND SOME BOILERS
- SERVICED AND REPAIRED APPLIANCES, GENERATORS AND ASSISTED IN A FEW GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS
- MANAGED THE TEAM OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE INSTALLATION TEAM
Education
HVAC
High School Degree
Skills
Generac Certified
Diagnostics
HVAC and refrigeration systems
Leak checks
Problem Solving
Installation and Repairs
System troubleshooting
Gas furnaces
Certification
- Master HVAC License
- CFC Type Universal License
- 10 Hour Safety Construction and Health Certification
Timeline
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Spotsylvania High School
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