Shawn Silliman
Valatie,NY
Summary
Dependable HVAC technician with 5 years hands-on experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. Committed to delivering quality work and learning as much as possible to perfect the trade.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Assistant
Wheeler Heating and Cooling
Nassau, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
- Joined pipes or tubing to refrigerant and water sources to form complete circuit with brazing on refrigerant line and making flares on mini split flared connections to manufacture torque specs. For water source connections mostly propress connections with the understanding how to also solder.
- Measured curb adapter for placing Rooftop unit
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues with a multimeter.
- Have understanding how circulator pumps, zone valves and controls work on how water HVAC systems.
- Have assembled boiler blocks for steam and hot water systems for a few commercial applications.
- Installed residential steam and hot water boilers to manufacture specs.
- Installed in-floor radiant and familiar with expansion Pex and tool.
- Installed black iron gas lines from residential gas meter tot HVAC appliances.
- Constructed sheet metal transitions in residential application to connect forced hot air supply and return ducts.
- Performed low voltage wire pulls for thermostats and communication wires for A/C condensers.
- Understands how to safely recover refrigerant with recovery machine and cylinder.
- Have pulled electrical homes to disconnects and HVAC Systems
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment.
- Repaired and replaced Blower motors on HVAC forced hot air systems.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Cleared work sites of hazardous items such as old fuel oil from jobs that were converted to LP or Natural gas.
- Installed new equipment in multiple customer locations.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Trained customers on how to use, configure and maintain installed equipment.
- Answered customer questions and helped resolve various concerns.
Sales Associate
Napa Northeast Auto
Valatie, NY
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations
- Trusted to fully run a location and manage business/employees while manager was away. Includes opening and closing while handling money to stores policy.
- Comfortable using POS system to cash customers out.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ticonderoga Central School
Ticonderoga, NY05-2015
No Degree - Exercise Science
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY 08.2015 - 01.2016
Skills
- Residential HVAC system installation
- Basic Low voltage wiring for thermostats, AC condensers, and humidifiers
- Refrigeration systems residential
- Gas furnace and hot water/steam boiler maintenance
- Gas Piping and hydronic piping installation
- Customer service
- EPA 608 regulations
Certification
EPA certified: Universal
Timeline
HVAC Assistant
Wheeler Heating and Cooling
09.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Napa Northeast Auto
01.2017 - 09.2021
No Degree - Exercise Science
SUNY, Cortland
08.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Ticonderoga Central School