Samuel Abella
Branson,MO
Summary
Proven regional technical manager with strong expertise in managing projects and leading contractors and technicians. Adept at troubleshooting, quality assurance and code knowledge. Highly reliable, adaptable, and results-driven with strong focus on collaboration and effective communication. Known for strategic problem-solving, proactive leadership, and deep understanding of industry standards and technologies. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer/client relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, creating process and procedures and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Technical Manager
Motili
04.2023 - Current
- Conduct on-site field visits to identify installation deficiencies, provide technical support, and perform final quality inspections to ensure code compliance and adherence to company standards.
- Lead contractor training on installation practices, equipment operation, site-specific requirements, and Motili’s quality expectations; identify training opportunities and performance gaps.
- Develop and implement technical and quality policies to enhance cross-departmental efficiency; review scopes of work (SOW), equipment selection, and material lists for accuracy and optimization.
- Vet and evaluate contractors to ensure alignment with Motili’s standards; advise on contractor performance, licensing, permitting, and regional compliance issues.
- Deliver monthly internal trainings, build technical presentations, and offer expert recommendations on HVAC system design, replacement strategies, and cost-saving measures.
HVAC Installation Manager
Abella’s Heating and Air Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Plan work schedules, assigning weekly and daily tasks, follow up on all HVAC installations to ensure prompt and accurate completion, provide quality control to ensure high industry standards, and effectively communicate with customers regarding any question, concerns, or problems to sustain the highest customer satisfaction.
- Manage a team of installers ensuring each assignment is completed while maintaining safety procedures, provide on the job training, develop team management skills within the lead installers / helpers, assist with the completion of projects consistently and safely while meeting the projected job budget
- Maintain an accurate accounting of inventory, planning installer meetings to ensure we are maintaining a high-quality service and review any current code changes or new best practices, logging and documenting all items pertaining to an install (startup sheets, pictures of installs, labor hours, distributor invoices, etc.)
- Reading plan sets and designing HVAC systems for new construction homes, planning project schedules for jobs that will require weeks of labor. Communicate with general contractors, architects, structural engineers and inspectors. Assist in system startup on all new construction projects.
- Maintain a vast knowledge of current local and surrounding mechanical building codes, read and interpret product specifications/plans and prepare for on-site installations/replacements while anticipating potential challenges.
Residential HVAC Lead Installer
Brower Mechanical Inc.
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Lead a team of 2 – 3 and perform the installation and/or replace all phases of HVAC systems in residential homes, including ductwork, refrigeration, condensation, flue venting, and wiring by following manufacture specifications.
- Remove existing insulation, perform attic preparation, and reinsulated attics, cut in roof ventilation, installed whole house fans, bathroom fans, ceiling fans, and water heaters (both tanked and tankless) per job requirements
- Read and interpret product specifications/plans and prepare for onsite installations/replacements while anticipating potential challenges, assigning on site tasks for coworkers that are assigned to my team.
- Maintain a clean and organized work site, maintain a clean an organized work vehicle, perform site cleanup, and walk through with the customer
- Perform end of job documentation such as logging labor hours, filling out start up sheet, taking pictures, and discussing all finishing items with customer required to closing a job out
- Provide on the job training to other installers, encouraging their growth of their career in the industry
Residential HVAC Lead Installer
Sierra Pacific Home and Comfort Inc.
05.2014 - 11.2016
- Lead a team of 2 – 3 and perform the installation and/or replace all phases of HVAC systems in residential homes, including ductwork, refrigeration, condensation, flue venting, and wiring by following manufacture specifications.
- Remove existing insulation, perform attic preparation, and reinsulated attics, cut in roof ventilation, installed whole house fans, bathroom fans, ceiling fans, and water heaters (both tanked and tankless) per job requirements
- Read and interpret product specifications/plans and prepare for onsite installations/replacements while anticipating potential challenges, assigning on site tasks for coworkers that are assigned to my team.
- Maintain a clean and organized work site, maintain a clean an organized work vehicle, perform site cleanup, and walk through with the customer
- Perform end of job documentation such as logging labor hours, filling out start up sheet, taking pictures, and discussing all finishing items with customer required to closing a job out
- Provide on the job training to other installers, encouraging their growth of their career in the industry
Commercial/Residential HVAC Installer
Top Rank Heating and Air
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Work with a team to perform the installation and/or replacement all phases of HVAC systems in residential and commercial establishments, including ductwork, refrigeration, condensation, flue venting, and wiring by following manufacture specifications.
- Gather, load, and unload material and equipment required for the installation work site. Stop by supply houses to obtain additional material, as required.
- Maintain a clean and organized work site, perform site cleanup and go over all paperwork with the customer.
Merchandising Execution Team (MET)
The Home Depot
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Each associate is given team and solo assignments to complete for the purpose of improving the shopping experience for the customers.
- Required to travel to various Home Depot locations in surrounding cities and performing inventory management, auditing, stocking, customer service, machine operations, store maintenance, installing new POP (point of purchase signage), working in teams to assemble seasonal resets of merchandise, and completing monthly training to further my knowledge in the field.
Commercial/Residential HVAC Installer
Abella's Heating and Air
05.2008 - 04.2013
- Work with a team to perform the installation and/or replacement all phases of HVAC systems in residential and commercial establishments, including ductwork, refrigeration, condensation, flue venting, and wiring by following manufacture specifications.
- Gather, load, and unload material and equipment required for the installation work site. Stop by supply houses to obtain additional material, as required.
- Maintain a clean and organized work site, perform site cleanup and go over all paperwork with the customer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
Elk Grove01-2011
Sacramento City College
Sacramento01-2012
Consumnes River College
Sacramento01-2012
Skills
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Contractor Relations & Performance Management
- Client Communication & Relationship Building
- Cross-Functional Team Coordination
- HVAC System Installation & Troubleshooting
- Technical Training & Staff Development
- Scope of Work Review & Project Planning
- Quality Assurance & Field Inspections
Certification
- EPA 608 Type Universal Certified
- Contractor's License Qualifier in 36 States and Counties/Cities
- Various HVAC equipment and brand specific certifications (Will provide upon request)
Timeline
Regional Technical Manager
Motili
04.2023 - Current
HVAC Installation Manager
Abella’s Heating and Air Inc.
04.2018 - 04.2023
Residential HVAC Lead Installer
Brower Mechanical Inc.
11.2016 - 04.2018
Residential HVAC Lead Installer
Sierra Pacific Home and Comfort Inc.
05.2014 - 11.2016
Commercial/Residential HVAC Installer
Top Rank Heating and Air
04.2013 - 04.2014
Merchandising Execution Team (MET)
The Home Depot
05.2011 - 04.2013
Commercial/Residential HVAC Installer
Abella's Heating and Air
05.2008 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
Sacramento City College
Consumnes River College
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