Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Sterling Brunner

Middleton,USA

Summary

Dynamic HVAC professional with extensive experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific, excelling in system diagnostics and preventive maintenance. Proven track record in project coordination and vendor management, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. A dedicated team player, skilled in educating clients and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead HVAC Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2022 - Current

PPD / Thermo Fisher: Lead HVAC Technician (Jan 2022-Present)

  • Study / implement repairs and adjustments on BAS (ALC / JCI/ Masters) Controllers
  • Work with Vendors to achieve best environment for labs and other spaces
  • Install and maintain automation equipment
  • Use BAS software to trend and adjust HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment
  • Escort Contractors
  • Execution of project activities
  • Collaborate cross department to ensure smooth repairs with low lab downtime
  • Troubleshooting
  • Planned and unplanned maintenance
  • Help maintain compliance with EHS policies and procedures
  • Gather, label and coordinate pick-up of universal and E-waste
  • Hot Work and Lock Out Tag Out
  • Uphold all safety procedures
  • Safe practices
  • OSHA 10 and 30 trained
  • Forklift Trained
  • Universal Freon Certificate 608
  • Operate, maintain, and monitor to ensure functionality and audit readiness
  • Work with auditors, QC and QA to deliver documents as needed
  • Perform preventative, routine and non-routine maintenance
  • GMP equipment
  • Utilities/building systems
  • Structural repairs and changes
  • Snow removal and salting to ensure injuries are kept to a minimum
  • Proactively perform routine inspection
  • Schedule and carry out PM activities to HVAC equipment with labs staff
  • Utilities/building systems
  • cGMP equipment
  • Facility
  • Respond to adverse conditions
  • Work with hand tools and testing equipment during trouble shooting
  • Implement corrective actions
  • Restore equipment to proper operation with limited down time
  • Document all work on validated systems Blue Mountain/ RAM
  • Equipment logs
  • Readings
  • Alarm investigations
  • Analyze water systems
  • Trend analysis
  • Provide recommendations for improvements and changes
  • Train new technicians to perform work safely, timely and accurately
  • Apply \ Perform 5 S practices to warehouse, service van, office and other areas of work
  • Participate in facilities maintenance On-call 24/7 or emergency response rotation
  • Limited supervisor
  • Respond to critical alarms
  • Investigate equipment failures
  • Troubleshooting/repair equipment


Senior HVAC Technician and Project Manager

Dave Jones Plumbing and Heating
10.2018 - 12.2022
  • Make repairs to all forms of heating and cooling equipment.
  • Coordinate, design, and execute the installation of new equipment and replacements in residential and commercial settings.
  • Installed heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Diagnosed HVAC system issues using specialized tools and equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Educated clients on proper HVAC system usage and maintenance practices.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.

HVAC Technician

Modern Heating and Cooling
01.2016 - 10.2018
  • Make repairs to all types of heating and cooling equipment and replace units as needed.
  • Diagnosed and repaired HVAC equipment malfunctions to ensure optimal performance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks to prolong system lifespan and efficiency.
  • Educated clients on HVAC system operation and maintenance best practices.
  • Managed inventory of HVAC parts and supplies for timely repairs and installations.
  • Followed safety protocols while working with electrical components and refrigerants.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
  • Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
  • Recovered refrigerant from old HVAC units prior to disposal according to local environmental regulations.

Education

Diploma - General High School Studies

Middleton High School
Middleton, WI

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

Skills

  • A/C troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Installation coordination
  • System diagnostics
  • Customer relationship management
  • Vendor management
  • Project coordination
  • Parts ordering
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Valid Wisconsin class A CDL driver's license
  • Heating systems
  • Analytical thinker
  • Building automation
  • Boiler operations
  • Gas piping knowledge
  • Soldering
  • Package and split systems
  • Certified HVAC technician
  • Residential customer support
  • Refrigeration system evacuation
  • Using automation systems
  • Customer / Co-worker education
  • Preventative maintenance
  • System troubleshooting
  • Dedicated team player
  • Customer focused
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Electrical wiring
  • Leak checks

Certification

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

Forklift Trained

EPA 608 Universal Freon

Timeline

Lead HVAC Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2022 - Current

Senior HVAC Technician and Project Manager

Dave Jones Plumbing and Heating
10.2018 - 12.2022

HVAC Technician

Modern Heating and Cooling
01.2016 - 10.2018

Diploma - General High School Studies

Middleton High School

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts And Restaurant Management

Madison Area Technical College
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