Samuel Dvorak
Parkville,MD
Summary
Highly self-driven and motivated young professional with a passion for expanding knowledge and advancing career. Strong belief in continuous learning and commitment to contribute to company growth and success. Confident in ability to make a valuable impact and drive organization forward.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supermarket Refrigeration Technician
Miller Refrigeration
02.2022 - Current
- I service supermarkets in PA, DE, MD, and Northern Virginia.
- Gained additional experience with R290 units in Lidl and Giant stores.
- Experience with maintance and repair of Co2 Racks in Costco Aldi LIdl and Giant stores.
- Co2 Class with NASRC.
- Gained more experience working with commercial HVAC.
- I’ve lead small jobs installing cases and single units (Aldi, Lidl, Costco)
- I’ve aided Miller construction team with new store builds (Giant, Amazon, Costco) determining issues and repairing them.
- I’ve trained less experienced technicians move into supermarket refrigeration from convince store applications.
- I’ve learned how to use the E3 and Microtherm control systems.
- On Call for two weeks straight every two-three months.
Refrigeration Technician
Remco Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2022
- At Remco I am a Refrigeration Service Technician
- I service various supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies and a few warehouses in the DC, Northern VA and MD area for their refrigeration needs.
- I have a large amount of experience with rack refrigeration, single units, and self contained units mostly air condensing and some water cooled.
- I have some experience with Glycol skids, C02, Propane and Isobutane systems
- I'm on call 3-4 week nights a month and 1-2 weekends a month work load varies between seasons.
- I am responsible for all of my tools and the company provided tools including vacuum pump, recovery machine, scale, micron gauge, etc
- I am responsible for cleaning and the maintenance of my service van.
- I am responsible for ordering truck stock parts and keeping needed refrigerants on my van and noting them on tickets when used for a customer's repair.
- I am expected to get my work done efficiently and properly on my own.
- If there's something I am unsure about, I reach out to other techs and or inform my direct supervisor about the problem to see if there's a solution that best suits our customers' needs
- Completed a week long E2 controller class
- Familiar with Danfoss AK-SC-255, Beacon 2, CPC Reflecs and Dixel controllers
Mobile Technician
Rutherford Supply
06.2018 - 06.2019
- I was responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a company van
- I serviced industrial cleaning equipment like scrubbers, sweepers, buffers, air ionizers and de/humidifiers.
- I also serviced small engine equipment (Gas and Propane) like Kubota's, generators and snow blowers.
- Our service area was from Wilmington Delaware and Ocean City to Alexandria Virginia and DC and all areas in between.
- Once I received a ticket from my manager I would drive to the locations, speak with the customers and fix their equipment promptly.
- This job entailed a moderate amount of dealings with small electrical components and troubleshooting, I mostly dealt with 24Vdc and 36Vdc battery operated systems with hydraulic pumps, vacuum motors, drive motors, solenoids, variable resistors, relays and switches.
- I also dealt with 120Vac equipment with the same components listed above.
- With the small engine equipment that I dealt with we mostly performed preventive maintenance like valve adjustments, changing spark plugs, bearings, belts, occasionally we would rebuild a propane regulator or a carburetor.
Automotive Mechanic
Jerrys Chevrolet
04.2017 - 06.2018
- I was responsible for keeping my work area clean and tidy.
- I worked with service advisers and other Technicians to make sure work was done properly, and in a reasonable amount of time.
- I became very knowledgeable with using a multimeter, test light, and an amp clamp and would diagnose major electrical problems for example shorts to ground and power, parasitic draws, losses of communication and electrical spikes.
- I also was repairing/diagnosing internal engine problems like cracked or worn pistons and rings, collapsed lifter, worn camshafts, warped cylinder heads and worn gaskets, out of time timing chains and belts.
- I worked on fully electric and hybrid vehicles diagnosing and repairing their drive systems.
- I worked on heavy duty diesel trucks and their emissions systems.
- I worked on steering and suspension components, and braking systems.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
Automotive Mechanic
Merchants Tire and Auto center
05.2016 - 04.2017
- I was responsible for keeping my work area clean and tidy
- I worked with customers and other employees to make sure work was done properly, and in a reasonable amount of time
- I serviced a/c and heating systems performed basic maintenance on vehicles including, brakes, fluid changes, tire replacement, and tune ups
- I also began diagnosing and fixing electrical problems found in vehicles
- I also test drove vehicles to diagnose and repair noises and vibrations
General Service Technician & Apprentice
NTB-National Tire & Battery
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication of suspension parts and tune-ups to prevent future breakdowns.
- Maintained a clean and safe working area.
- Balanced and mounted tires.
- Cleaned and organized stock/tire rooms.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads.
- Aided technicians in diagnostics and repairs of vehicles.
- During this time I completed my apprenticeship and was promoted to a full mechanic and sent to the Merchants Tire and Auto NTBs sister company.
Education
High School -
Towson High School
Towson, MD06.2015
Skills
- Diagnostic knowledge
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Great communication skills
- Strong initiative
- Fast learner
- Good at multitasking
- Self Driven
- Good judgment
- Reliable
- Strong team player
- Attentive
- Forthcoming
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout with Troop 612 out of Baltimore 2015
Certification
- RETTEW Forklift License Class 4- Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Solid Tires), 2021
- RETTEW Aerial Lift Operator - Articulating Scissor Lift, 2021
- RSES Refrigerant Usage Certification Type Universal, 2021
- HVAC Technician Certification EPA Clean Air Act Section 608 Type 1 &2, 2019
- Licensed HVAC/R Contractor, 2019
- ASE Suspension and Steering, 2018
- ASE Brakes, 2018
- ASE Maintenance and Light Repair Technician, 2016
Hobbies
- Off-Road enthusiast.
- Trap and Skeet Shooting.
- Camping, Backpacking, Biking, Canoeing.
- Anything that gets me outside and moving.
Timeline
Supermarket Refrigeration Technician
Miller Refrigeration
02.2022 - Current
Refrigeration Technician
Remco Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2022
Mobile Technician
Rutherford Supply
06.2018 - 06.2019
Automotive Mechanic
Jerrys Chevrolet
04.2017 - 06.2018
Automotive Mechanic
Merchants Tire and Auto center
05.2016 - 04.2017
General Service Technician & Apprentice
NTB-National Tire & Battery
06.2015 - 05.2016
High School -
Towson High School