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STEPHEN M. KARGE

Alto,GA

Summary

Highly skilled and safety conscious HVAC/R Service Technician with 30+ years solid experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and heating, from the ground up. Possess technical acumen and experience in Commercial and Residential properties. Ability to manage and prioritize large volumes of work orders, completing complex troubleshooting.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Technician IV

Hussmann Corporation
10.2023 - Current

Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail

  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Set up and test new products in R&D laboratory
  • Work with engineering and design team

Scientific Refrigeration Technician

Al-tar Services
10.2020 - 10.2023

Collaborated with clients such as Thermofisher, Pfizer, Abbvie, Novartis, and Sanofi to deliver exceptional service for laboratory cold storage equipment.

  • Worked directly with Phfizer and FDA to validate 700 freezers for covid vaccine.
  • Contracted to Thermofisher as cold storage technician for Abbvie Bio Research
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Specialist

The Beachouse Resort
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Worked in engineering dept. responsible for all refrigeration and hvac service, repair, and maintenance for a 400 room hotel
  • Enhanced overall guest experience by maintaining high service standards.

Service Technician

Advanced Mechanical Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Commercial service and installation Hvac/r equipment in GA and SC
  • Extensive work in restaurant refrigeration

Senior Field Service Technician

Laconia Refrigeration
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Commercial Refrigeration installation and service: NH, ME, VT, and MA
  • Proficient in ensuring optimal performance of commercial refrigeration equipment.
  • Expertise in handling and troubleshooting ice machine issues.

Service Technician

Superior Heating & Air
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Residential and Commercial air conditioning and heating
  • Specialized in maintaining and repairing restaurant refrigeration systems.

Service Technician

Epperson Service Experts
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Residential and Commercial air conditioning/refrigeration equipment installation and service
  • Implemented measures to decrease reliance on demand service through preventive actions.

Education

Associate Degree - HVAC Applied Science

Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH

Skills

  • Validation and calibration
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
  • Electrical & Mechanical Repairs
  • Experience with GMP
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Fabrication
  • Laboratory equipment: auto cascade, LN2, Ultra low temperature
  • Outstanding Customer Service

Certification

Universal EPA Certificate

OSHA-10

CUST

Army Veteran – Honorably Discharged

Timeline

Laboratory Technician IV

Hussmann Corporation
10.2023 - Current

Scientific Refrigeration Technician

Al-tar Services
10.2020 - 10.2023

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Specialist

The Beachouse Resort
01.2017 - 01.2020

Service Technician

Advanced Mechanical Services
01.2016 - 01.2017

Senior Field Service Technician

Laconia Refrigeration
01.2010 - 01.2016

Service Technician

Superior Heating & Air
01.2008 - 01.2010

Service Technician

Epperson Service Experts
01.2003 - 01.2008

Associate Degree - HVAC Applied Science

Manchester Community College