Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Sammy Wachira

HVAC technician

Summary

Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CO Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments..
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Administered drug tests to inmates.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.

Automotive Technician

Lemos Auto & Towing
06.2024 - 10.2024
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.

CEO

Sam's Refrigeration
01.2015 - 06.2024
  • Cleaned sheet metal ducts, evaporator coils, drip pans, axial, and centrifugal fans and capacitor-start and resistance-start motors.
  • Configured thermostat settings on 65 F to minimize condenser workloads and reduce operating cost
  • Diagnosed faults in electrical and mechanical components to return units to full operating capacity within 24 hours of maintenance request.
  • Replaced dirty filters throughout system of air handlers every 3 months following routine maintenance schedule.
  • Complied with applicable standards across system servicing 350 square feet of indoor service area.
  • Responded to 20 average service calls every week for both residential and commercial customers.

HVAC-R Service Technician

John's Refrigeration Ltd
06.2012 - 12.2014


  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Joined heating and cooling equipment with necessary sources to create functional circuits.
  • Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
  • Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.

Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
06.2025 - 09.2025

Level 2IVQ Diploma In Refrigeration And Air Condit - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning 2 Principles

Nairobi Technical Training Institute
Nairobi-Kenya
01.2011

High School Diploma - English, Kiswahili, Mathematics,Physics, Chemistry

Kijabe Boys High School
Kiambu-Kenya
12.2003

Skills

Versatile and dedicated AC technician with a solid foundation in HVAC systems and commitment to delivering high-quality servicesAdaptable and eager to embrace new challenges, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and professional growth

Certification

OSHA

Timeline

Graduate Certificate - Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Houston Community College
06.2025 - 09.2025

CO Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2024 - Current

Automotive Technician

Lemos Auto & Towing
06.2024 - 10.2024

CEO

Sam's Refrigeration
01.2015 - 06.2024

HVAC-R Service Technician

John's Refrigeration Ltd
06.2012 - 12.2014

Level 2IVQ Diploma In Refrigeration And Air Condit - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning 2 Principles

Nairobi Technical Training Institute

High School Diploma - English, Kiswahili, Mathematics,Physics, Chemistry

Kijabe Boys High School
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