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Vance Stenson

Spanish Fork,UT

Summary

Accomplished HVAC Technician with strong knowledge of and 14+ years experience in equipment start-up, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting. Collaborates well with co-workers. Always follows through

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

A/C Mechanic and Chiller Specialist

Brigham Young University
3 2020 - Current
  • Manage preventative maintenance of complex systems in large commercial facilities
  • Maintain/repair electrical and pneumatic controls, HVAC systems, boilers, and chiller equipment
  • Steam Heating system repair/maintenance
  • Participate in on-call rotation for emergencies and central plant operation
  • Lead construction projects and upgrades
  • Co-ordinate with contractors and building operators
  • Monitor Chiller operations utilizing integrated operating controls
  • Troubleshoot complex instrumentation issues to minimize production delays and maintain high operational efficiency levels.

Independent Contractor

Battelle Memorial Institute
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Maintain accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision-making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
  • Prepare bid and work contract for remote site visit
  • Performed maintenance and cleaning tasks on various HVAC and refrigeration equipment at the station
  • Check all HVAC equipment for proper and efficient operation
  • Test and calibrate instrumentation equipment
  • Advise cost-saving initiatives by identifying inefficiencies during inspections that led to reliability improvements.
  • Provide detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping prime contractors and NSF personnel understand areas requiring attention or improvement to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.

Maintenance Specialist/ Utility Technician

Pacific Architects And Engineers
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Maintain and repair station heating and cooling systems
  • Assist in power plant watch/maintenance
  • Monitor culinary water production system and waste management/sanitation systems
  • Start-up, maintain, and repair facility refrigeration systems for food storage, ice core samples, and biological research samples.
  • Enhanced safety by conducting regular facility audits and addressing hazards promptly.
  • Test and calibrate station instrumentation for proper system performance
  • Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices.

Journeyman Service Technician

Tolin Mechanical Systems
12.2016 - 10.2018
  • Troubleshoot small to large heating, cooling, ventilation, and control systems
  • Communicated with customers to determine the best solution to meet their needs
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work
  • Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
  • Coordinated labor efforts with other team members

Journeyman Service Technician

TRANE Building Services
05.2014 - 11.2016
  • Worked in commercial settings; Institutions, hotels, hospitals, manufacturing, refineries, etc
  • Communicated with customers to determine the best solution for their needs
  • Planned according to budgets, and customer needs; divided duties for the quickest and most efficient use of materials and people
  • Ensured safe and compliance-friendly work area
  • Participated in monthly Safety Committee Meetings and employee engagement events.

Apprentice Service and Installation Tech

Red Line Heating and Cooling
04.2010 - 05.2014
  • Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Service and Maintenance
  • Ductwork and sheet metal fabrication for complete and partial systems
  • Assemble and present repair/upgrade prices to customers in easy-to-understand and well-organized formats
  • Estimate job site requirements and work with subcontractors at site
  • Document and record repairs, expenses, and job requirements.

Education

Certificate - Residential HVAC -

Front Range Community College
Loveland, CO

Certificate - Light Commercial HVAC - undefined

Front Range Community College
Loveland, CO

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC/R

Front Range Community College
Loveland, CO

Certificate - Commercial Refrigeration -

Front Range Community College
Loveland, CO

Skills

Machine Operation

Safety

Instrumentation

Automation Controls

Communication

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Documentation

Diagnostic Techniques

Variable Frequency Drives

Problem-Solving

Machine Operation

Certification

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

OSHA 10

Training

  • Psychrometry
  • Cooling/Heating Load Estimation
  • Refrigeration System Components
  • Refrigeration Piping
  • Fundamentals of HVAC Acoustics
  • Helical-Rotary Water Chillers
  • Centrifugal Water Chillers
  • Air Conditioning Fans
  • Fundamental Pneumatics
  • Bearings installation and Maintenance
  • Fundamental Steam
  • Carrier Factory Centrifugal Chillers

Software

Excel/Word

Service Missionary

I am currently serving with my wife as Service Missionaries for BYU Pathway Worldwide

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Battelle Memorial Institute
06.2023 - 07.2023

Maintenance Specialist/ Utility Technician

Pacific Architects And Engineers
10.2018 - 12.2019

Journeyman Service Technician

Tolin Mechanical Systems
12.2016 - 10.2018

Journeyman Service Technician

TRANE Building Services
05.2014 - 11.2016

Apprentice Service and Installation Tech

Red Line Heating and Cooling
04.2010 - 05.2014

A/C Mechanic and Chiller Specialist

Brigham Young University
3 2020 - Current

Certificate - Residential HVAC -

Front Range Community College

Certificate - Light Commercial HVAC - undefined

Front Range Community College

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC/R

Front Range Community College

Certificate - Commercial Refrigeration -

Front Range Community College

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

OSHA 10
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