Vincent Andrews

• Learned safety protocols and proper use of HVAC tools and equipment.
• Supported experienced mechanics in troubleshooting system malfunctions
• observed and assisted in maintenance, overhauls, annuals, and late on-call service of water-cooled and air-cooled chilled water systems including DX and Flooded, centrifugal, screws, and Reciprocating from 80 Tons to 1370 Tons
• jobsites including AT&T, Equinix, Western Digital, Ghirardelli, Hospitals, USPS, and Federal and State Buildings
• Gained first hand knowledge of various Chillers including: Trane PCV, CVHA, CVHE, CVHF, ACRA, York YK, YT, YCWS, Carrier 19XR, 19DV, 19EX, 30HXC, Daikin WMC, and Smardt Turbocor.
• Hands on experience cleaning Cooling Towers, fin and tube Condenser Coils, and end bell removal for condenser tube brushing.
• assisted in overhauls for Carrier 19XR frame 5 at Western Digital (San Jose) and a Trane CVHA sidewinder at a Hospital (San Leandro). I had the opportunity to check clearances of labyrinth seals, changing bearings, oil filters, diffuser and guide vane actuators and realy getting to know the guts of the systems.
• while assisting on these chillers I always keep a pen and pad to write down as much as possible. I understand the learning never ends and I am dedicated to keep progressing whether it be VFDs, Pumps, compressors, valves, electrical, or anything to do with the refrigerant and water loops.
• One example of an emergency call that I accompanied my mentor in: Mariott in Concord. A York DK low pressure 150 Ton machine tripped on high head, He switched to manuel reset, we noticed Con-press ~8 psi and CNDE water was high ~90+, we made our way to the cooling towers and fan was off (but can spin freely), checked fan motor starter and noticed it tripped, checked fuses and had 1 blown. customer happened to have a replacement and we got it started and temperatures slowly dropped to normal at a 4 degree approach.
• As a trainee, I am able to be around other journeyman, apprentices, and tradesman. I always make sure to stay in my lane and not compromise their process. I ask questions, take notes, and give a hand with anything that they ask, as well as wearing my own PPE and FR clothing.

• Operated specialized tools for cutting, fitting, and securing insulation and metal effectively.
• Collaborated with team members to complete projects within set timelines and quality standards.
• Installed various types of insulation such as fiberglass and Armaflex pipe cover on mechanical systems including domestic water piping, chilled water piping, refrigerant lines, ensuring proper seal to prevent ambient ingress through.
• Insulated Duct work with Ductwrap in new construction commercial buildings around the bay area. Applied Fiberglass board and metal shielding on fooftop ducting
• Cryogenic insulation on refrigeration lines as well as Chiller evaporators on ships at Goast guard Island (Oakland) and Peer 50 (San Francisco), for maintaining low temperatures and reducing energy loss.
• 9 years in the Trade, I completed a 5 year apprenticeship and understand what it means to be on time have the right tools and attitude to be successful. Ive had short and long commutes going to Monterey, San Franciso, San Jose and Santa Rosa. Worked mainly commercial jobs but have experience in the Refineries and power plants, I know that safety is a top priority even in a rushed environment.

Employer:

*Temper Insulation Co: 08/28/20-02/13/25

Miguel Palacios (415)255-7677

*Bayview Insulation Services: 06/07/18-08/10/20

Dave Olan (510)562-6181

*Farwest Insulation Co: 11/16/16-06/04/18

Jim Baedeker (925) 449-2670

• As an apprentice in the Millwrights Union, I had the opportunity to work with skilled mechanics small and large equipment. Although I did not continue to the path of Mechanic, I took advantage of the training I recieved.
• Assisted skilled Millwrights with steam turbine overhauls (Cobb Mountain, geysers), removing casing halves, visual inspection for cracks, erosion, pitting. Checking clearences and alignment of internal parts with use of micrometers, dial indicators, tight wire method. Cleaning seals and casing halves with scrapers, isopropyl alcohol and stones.
• Worked in a clean room at Kellog Co (San Jose) repairing conveyor belts, I learned the importance of keeping tools clean and following certain safety protocals.
• In class learned to stick weld, and minimal experience soldering, rigging and confined space training.

Employer: Stevens Mechanical Corp (2013-2015)

Paul Stevens (707)747-5847

• I spent 4 years in the US Army as a (25L) Cable systems installer and maintainer.
• Digging trenches in field operations and running Communication Lines through tactical buildings, ensuring no cross interference. Running temporary cable panduit for Cat-5 ethernet.
• Took Advanced individual Training at Fort Gordan Georgia where I learned how to splice Fiber optics, and learned early about teamwork and communication.
• Took Tower Climbing training in Fort Worth Texas
• NCOES (Noncommissioned Officer Education System) a 3-week progressive leadership course that helped in my promotion to Sergeant at the age of 21.
• I learned about discipline, being early and prepared, facing my fears head on, taking responsibility for my actions and not blaming conditions or others. I learned to be a good leader you must first follow and learn.