Talmadge Hale
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Highly skilled Controls Technician with significant experience in designing, installing and troubleshooting automated control systems. Demonstrate strong knowledge of PLC programming, electrical schematics interpretation, and system debugging. Known for ensuring optimal performance of control systems through proactive maintenance and repair work. Demonstrated ability to improve system efficiency and reduce downtime in previous roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Controls Technician
Amentum
Jacksonville, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Provided technical support to customers regarding their installed controls systems and related products
- Utilized and interpreted technical drawings when repairing and installing electrical systems.
- Performed equipment and product maintenance and inspected systems to locate potential malfunctions.
- Installed new control systems as needed.
- Performed scheduled installation and replacement of control systems and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all control systems.
- Calibrated sensors used in the control systems to ensure proper operation of the system.
- Installed, calibrated, tested, configured and maintained HVAC instrumentation and process control systems.
- Assisted with commissioning activities at customer sites including start-up, testing and validation of equipment.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
HVAC Controls Technician
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Reviewed design specifications for newly engineered components and processes.
- Generated reports detailing results from tests conducted on controls system components.
- Updated and maintained service records and documentation for all HVAC maintenance and repair activities.
- Performed HVAC maintenance, repaired electrical systems and managed building automation systems.
- Performed preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and equipment.
- Managed a team of maintenance technicians and ensured their work was completed in accordance with department standards.
- Monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls as necessary to compensate.
- Conducted regular maintenance on HVAC systems, pumps, motors, piping, valves and other related systems.
- Tested electrical circuits, motors, controls, safety devices and other components of the HVAC system.
HVAC Controls Technician
Johnson Controls
Mobile, Alabama
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided technical support to customers regarding their installed controls systems and related products
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Performed preventive maintenance procedures on electrical systems.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
- Installed conduit systems including EMT, rigid conduit, flexible conduit.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Tested newly developed PLC programs to ensure proper functioning before deployment.
- Configured communication networks between PLCs and other automation devices via Ethernet and IP or other protocols.
- Participated in troubleshooting activities when problems arise during testing or operation phases.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for effective implementation of projects.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to identify solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
Milton Florida05-2021
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- AutoCAD electrical
- Schematic reading
- PLC
- VFD
- Industrial automation systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Control system design
- Variable frequency drives
- Instrumentation calibration
- Building automation systems
- PID control loops
- Energy management systems
- Electrical safety
- AC and DC motors
- Mechanical testing instruments
- PLC programming
- Safety management
- Conduit bending
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical installations
- Schematic interpretation
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment controls
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Willing to travel
- Low-voltage systems
Timeline
HVAC Controls Technician
Amentum
11.2024 - Current
HVAC Controls Technician
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
06.2024 - 11.2024
HVAC Controls Technician
Johnson Controls
02.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Milton High School