Richard Owen
Kelso,Washington
Summary
Hardworking HVAC professional offering proven history in managing residential, 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Installer
Renaud Electric
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Operated portable metal-working tools or [Type] welding equipment to fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Tested automatic, programmable, and wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to decrease energy usage [Number]%.
- Installed new air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems according to manufacturer's specifications and local codes.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Assisted in maintenance, repair and installation of ventilation systems.
- Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
- Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Installed supporting components such as fuel lines and wiring to complete systems.
- Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials and faults on work orders.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
- Repaired and maintained residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Supervised and instructed assistants.
- Inspected cooling systems and identified potential problems.
- Consulted with customers to trace malfunctions and identify root causes, completing speedy repairs to return full performance levels.
Broke Cutter
Cascades Tissue Group
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Operated cutting machine according to all safety protocols.
- Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
- Used machinery with standardized approach to maximize quality of cuts.
- Stood for long hours, frequently reached or bent and lifted up to [Number] pounds regularly to carry out daily tasks.
- Operated cutters, forklifts and hand tools to manage production needs.
- Took materials and cut to proper dimensions based on production order specifications.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving to maintain efficient flow of materials and finished goods.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Fitter Welder
Gunderson
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Inspected parts and components for defects in soldering process.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
Education
GED -
Wilson Adult Education
Santa Clara, CA02.2013
Skills
- Split Systems Repair
- Load Calculations
- Defrost Controls
- Continuity Testing
- Test Systems
- Documenting Problems
- Vendor Contracts
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Inspecting Systems
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- System Calibration
- Connected Installations
- Comply with Codes
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- OSHA Regulations
- Soldering
- Coil Cleaning
- Duct Cleaning
- Blueprint Assessment
- Performance Feedback
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Testing Connections
- Parts Inventory Management
- Air Conditioning Knowledge
- Ductless Understanding
- Auxiliary Equipment Installation
- Energy Usage
- Investigate Malfunctions
- Wood Production
- Sheet Metal
- Package and Split Systems
- Completing Charging
- Training Junior Team Members
- Home Building
- Running Wires
- Device Testing
- Refrigeration System Installation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Fuel Systems
- Operational Efficiency
- Smart Home Connectivity
- Customer Satisfaction
- Furnace Installation
- Emergency Repair
- Parts Replacement
- Repairing Refrigeration Systems
- Customer Service
- Thermostat Installation
- Electrical Safety
- Organizational Systems
- Work Crew Monitoring
- Leak Testing
- Welding Equipment Operation
- Piping and Brazing
- HVAC Installation and Maintenance
- Metal Parts Fabrication
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Refrigerant Reclaiming
- Equipment Replacement
- Customer Relations
- Forced-Air Furnaces
- Blueprint Reading
- Air Handler
- System Tune Up
- Cooler and Freezer Maintenance
Timeline
HVAC Installer
Renaud Electric
10.2017 - 07.2023
Broke Cutter
Cascades Tissue Group
04.2017 - 10.2017
Fitter Welder
Gunderson
03.2014 - 03.2016
GED -
Wilson Adult Education