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Rodney Smith

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

My name is Rodney N. Smith Jr. originally from West Palm Beach FL, I'm now 31 years old and with my experiences in HVAC and Environmental Remediation and now Lab Technician work as well I feel confident and efficient with most obstacles. I started in Houston in 2013 with only having my military background (Army),landscaping experiences and concrete pump work ethic. As the years have gone on I'm finally utilizing the experiences I had when starting out as a make ready and a E-1 in the Army, I know how to work with people and be a pleasure to work with. My confidence is in my team work skills, problem solving and in not shifting the blame. I am proud of my team oriented perspective, and I am the sum of my lessons of my past failures (lessons) . I come to work to learn and grow and therefor can be an asset where ever I am. My work ethic speaks for itself, but its the same every where, work safe, contribute, and be a pleasure to work with. What pulls me most of all is the personal drive of my hardworking parents who deserve a return on there investment and I wife that I have out through school. Look forward to a phone call thanks for considering my resume.

-Rodney N. Smith Jr.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Refrigeration Lab Technician

Danfoss
Tallahassee, FL
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintain and learned 5S, organized laboratory environment for accurate test results and settings.
  • Maintain documentation on refrigerants and part purchases in lab.
  • Performed routine cleans on unit coils and the skids of the test chamber.
  • Assisted in testing procedures to meet criteria and maintain quality control.
  • Ensures that work performed is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience.
  • Special knowledge and skills in with HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems,basic welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation.
  • Must have ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., use ladders up to 30 ft., possess mechanical and electrical aptitude, and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written,
  • Complies with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Maintains a clean and safe workplace.

Apprentice Electrician

A + Electrical Contractors
Tallahassee, FL
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job
  • Cleaned work area
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
  • Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
  • Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.

Apheresis Technician

CSL Blood Plasma
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Evaluated collected data points from (plasma) experiments to produce summary reports for logs.
  • Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
  • Monitored staff actions and laboratory procedures to uphold FDA and OSHA compliance and protect integrity of collected research.
  • Collected data regarding donor reactions during the procedure and reported them accurately.
  • Assisted in the preparation of cryoprecipitates from frozen plasma collections.
  • Assisted in the collection of platelets, red cells, and plasma using automated apheresis equipment.

HVAC Technician

Parker Services
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Began to help more with a broad range of maintenance and repair duties in the said systems for buildings, including boilers, pipes, air filters, thermostats, waste and oil indictors, pumps, belts, blower fans and bearings
  • Able to operate heating and cooling tools through computers in huge and complicated systems at both centralized and decentralized buildings. (Zone thermostat etc)
  • Changeout Units

HVAC Installer

Total Air Care Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Data on daily log and maintain accuracy
  • Replace systems and make repairs when applied
  • Ensures daily operations are in compliance with HSE, EPA and OSHA regulations
  • Verifies that all equipment is running properly and notifies management if there are issues
  • Provides customer service and detailed information to company representative
  • Performs any required preventative maintenance
  • Maintain control logs
  • Complies with the company’s general policies and procedure or SOP
  • Trouble Shooting (still growing)
  • Receive Payments and Complete Invoices

HVAC Technician

Mitchell's Mechanical
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units. (Mainly Commercial)
  • Learned more about billing and pricing
  • Reviewed the work of external and internal contractors to guarantee consistency with quality and safety standards
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
  • Traveled more than [40] miles to job sites on a regular basis
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts
  • Replacement of systems in residence

HVAC Technician

Air Control Heating & Cooling
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Replace systems in residences
  • Programmed and operated computerized energy management systems
  • Traveled more than [18] miles to job sites on a regular basis
  • Replaced bearings, pump seals and packing
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
  • Renovated plumbing and HVAC systems
  • Surveyed building layout and gathered materials before beginning repairs
  • Maintained comfortable environmental temperatures in city facilities

HVAC Technician

Parker Services Inc
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job
  • Repaired and replaced vehicle air conditioning systems
  • Traveled more than [18] miles to job sites on a regular basis
  • Replaced bearings, pump seals and packing
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
  • Renovated plumbing and HVAC systems
  • Surveyed building layout and gathered materials before beginning repairs
  • Maintained comfortable environmental temperatures in city facilities
  • Commercial HVAC Projects

HVAC Technician

ARS Rescue Rooter
09.2015 - 11.2015

(Attained position through work force work solutions, OJT ;on the job training)

  • Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed
  • Traveled more than [40] miles to job sites on a regular basis
  • Maintained comfortable environmental temperatures in city facilities
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts
  • Tested chemical levels in refrigerators and freezers to verify compliance with regulations
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units
  • Replaced bearings, pump seals and packing
  • Surveyed building layout and gathered materials before beginning repairs
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems

Maintenance and Construction Helper

Trademark Construction
04.2015 - 06.2015
  • Got a foundation in Interpreted drawings, blueprints and schematics of building and systems layout as well as machinery construction
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventative maintenance schedules
  • Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain ability to respond promptly to issues
  • Used power and hand tools to complete repairs in a safe and accurate manner
  • Installed replacement parts and components as well as entire systems
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
  • Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that building systems operated efficiently
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris

Diesel Mechanic Helper/ Groundskeeper

HISD (Houston Independent School District)
03.2013 - 06.2014

Diesel Helper

  • Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
  • Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
  • Documented findings and all actions taken.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
  • Performed basic machine set up.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.

Grounds Keeper

  • Inspected facility and building grounds to identify areas requiring maintenance and repair or posing safety hazards.
  • Cultivated soil with fertilizer and aeration.
  • Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils.
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
  • Designed and drafted plans for gardens and flowerbeds.
  • Safe and efficient operation of [0 Turn Mower]
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.

Combat Engineer

United States Army (Reserves)
09.2011 - 02.2014
  • Directed the installation and removal of minefields and provided updates to supervisors
  • Effectively managed a team of [36] personnel in a mine-clearing assignment, which resulted in zero injuries. (Training)
  • Performed quality control by creating rosters, spreadsheets and other documentation to identify company inventory
  • Located mines through both visual means and the utilization of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps
  • Wrote office job descriptions and directives
  • Operated and maintained field communications equipment
  • Coordinated integration of company weapons systems into those of adjacent platoons
  • Synthesized key information from numerous sources to reach informed conclusions about the intentions of intelligence targets
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection
  • Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand their significance in the geopolitical context
  • Gathered evidence and processed crime scenes and evidence
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land
  • Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives
  • Planned crime prevention measures and operated police desks
  • Supervised all logistical functions supporting a battalion of [13] Army Reserve Soldiers. (Training)

HVAC Technician

Air Con of Wakulla
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts
  • Consulted with project management during group installations
  • Supplied technical support to customers
  • Programmed and operated computerized energy management systems
  • Reviewed the work of external and internal contractors to guarantee consistency with quality and safety standards
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job
  • Traveled more than [40] miles to job sites on a regular basis

Education

Wakulla High School
Crawfordville, FL
2011

HVAC Installation And Repair

Houston Trade Training

Environmental Clean Up

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Conscious
  • Organized
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Microsoft Office
  • Learns Fast "Dunning Kruger Effect"
  • Work Clean
  • Comprehensive Listener
  • Adjust to company culture
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Issue Troubleshooting
  • Improvising
  • Predictive / Preventative Maintenance
  • Schematics Literate
  • Test Reporting
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Tenacity

Certification

  • EPA Universal Certification
  • OSHA 10
  • HAZMAT
  • HAZWOPER
  • TWIC Card

Timeline

Refrigeration Lab Technician

Danfoss
03.2021 - Current

Apprentice Electrician

A + Electrical Contractors
11.2020 - 02.2021

Apheresis Technician

CSL Blood Plasma
01.2020 - 11.2020

HVAC Technician

Parker Services
07.2019 - 02.2020

HVAC Installer

Total Air Care Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2019

HVAC Technician

Mitchell's Mechanical
04.2017 - 06.2017

HVAC Technician

Air Control Heating & Cooling
08.2016 - 04.2017

HVAC Technician

Parker Services Inc
03.2016 - 08.2016

HVAC Technician

ARS Rescue Rooter
09.2015 - 11.2015

Maintenance and Construction Helper

Trademark Construction
04.2015 - 06.2015

Diesel Mechanic Helper/ Groundskeeper

HISD (Houston Independent School District)
03.2013 - 06.2014

Combat Engineer

United States Army (Reserves)
09.2011 - 02.2014

HVAC Technician

Air Con of Wakulla

Wakulla High School

HVAC Installation And Repair

Houston Trade Training

Environmental Clean Up

Texas Southern University
Rodney Smith