Ricardo Garza
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
HVAC and mechanical professional with hands-on experience in system design, load calculations, equipment sizing, and field troubleshooting. Supports commercial facilities by verifying code compliance, guiding equipment selection, and monitoring installations to maintain quality, safety, and reliable operation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer - HVAC
CTX Restaurants, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Designed HVAC systems for restaurant kitchens, dining spaces, and support areas.
- Performed calculations for design of HVAC systems and equipment sizing.
- Evaluated rooftop units, walk-in coolers, and exhaust systems for performance.
- Verified code compliance for ventilation, refrigeration, and kitchen exhaust systems.
- Diagnosed heating, cooling, and ventilation issues in active food service locations.
- Monitored installation progress to ensure quality control requirements were met.
- Provided technical guidance on the selection of HVAC components, materials and equipment.
- Provided technical support by troubleshooting issues related to electrical systems.
- Installed plumbing and piping systems for commercial facility maintenance projects.
HVAC Controls Technician
Tuloso Midway Independent Sch
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Perform tasks utilizing skills from multiple maintenance and craft disciplines to ensure the repair and upkeep of machinery, mechanical equipment, and building structures. Responsibilities include.
- Conducted HVAC maintenance to optimize system performance.
- Applied insulation materials to improve energy efficiency and reduce heat loss in HVAC systems.
- Serviced electrical and mechanical systems to maintain operational reliability and support system performance.
- Executed pipe fitting tasks, ensuring compliance with project specifications and contributing to overall system integrity.
- Installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment
- Repairing buildings, floors, and stairs
AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Corpus Christi Independent Sch
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2018 - 03.2021
- - Conducted routine inspections and repairs on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to maintain operational efficiency.
- - Diagnosed and fixed electrical and mechanical equipment to restore functionality.
- - Installed and connected piping systems for efficient fluid transport.
- - Applied insulation materials to enhance energy efficiency in buildings.
- - Set up and adjusted new equipment to achieve optimal performance and reliability.
- - Executed welding processes to join metal components securely.
- - Operated machining tools to fabricate precision components.
- - Constructed and repaired wooden structures and fixtures.
- - Conducted repairs on buildings, floors, and staircases to maintain safety and aesthetics.
HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Condition)
Malek Inc
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2013 - 10.2018
- General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings.
- Conducted maintenance on commercial HVAC systems, improving system reliability and performance.
- Diagnosed refrigeration faults with precision using gauges, meters, and test equipment, ensuring quick and accurate repairs.
- Repaired compressors, motors, thermostats, and electrical controls, restoring optimal functionality to HVAC systems.
Education
Vocational School Certificate - HVAC Technician
Del Mar College
TX06-2009
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
King High School
Corpu Christi 06-1987
Skills
- HVAC system design
- HVAC design
- Load calculations
- Equipment sizing
- Ventilation design
- Cooling systems
- Heating systems
- Refrigeration systems
- Air handling units
- HVAC piping design
- Controls troubleshooting
- HVAC electrical maintenance
- Code compliance
- Fluid transport systems
Certification
- 12/1993 EPA Certification, Esco # 51518272640
- Texas Registered Air Conditioning & refrigeration technician # 84186 Exp 09/10/2027
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer - HVAC
CTX Restaurants, Inc.
08.2025 - Current
HVAC Controls Technician
Tuloso Midway Independent Sch
10.2024 - 07.2025
AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic)
Corpus Christi Independent Sch
10.2018 - 03.2021
HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Condition)
Malek Inc
03.2013 - 10.2018
Vocational School Certificate - HVAC Technician
Del Mar College
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
King High School