Christopher Raab
Cochrane
Summary
Alberta Red Seal Technician since 2000. Strong work ethic & excellent communication skills to relay complex problems. Extensive hands-on experience in all facets of repairs, offering trustworthy auto care and expert advice. Superior service attitude with emphasis on customer satisfaction. Previous Supervisory & Mentorship roles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Dalhousie Auto - Bumper to Bumper
09.2024 - Current
- Provided quality work that contributed to a strong reputation for excellence within the community.
- Collaborated with service advisors to accurately communicate repair needs and estimates to customers.
- Routinely carried out vehicle inspections for all vehicle servicing, including OPI & Insurance.
- General maintenance & repairs to all vehicle makes.
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Integra Tire Stampede Brake
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Fleet maintenance, including accurately identifying drive ability issues & resolving with repairs.
- Performed Diagnostics using hand held scan tools & test equipment as required.
- Experience with up to date Hunter Aligners.
- Always maintained a safe working environment in service areas.
Automotive Service Technician (Seasonal)
Fountain Tire (Crowfoot)
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Carried out electronic reporting using AutoServ. App. with all maintenance performed.
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts required to fix right /1st visit.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Additional certification to complete OPI & Insurance inspections & complete repairs.
- Routine chassis diagnosis with alignments & mechanical collision repairs (contract for Boyd Auto Body).
Auto Service Technician / Shop Forman
Mint Auto Service
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Carried out accurate, routine & complex maintenance / repair to all vehicle makes.
- Performed OPI & Insurance inspections (sole license in shop)
- Assisted Service manager with dispatch / organization of shop priorities.
- Mentorship of apprentices & assist in flow of work through shop.
- Consultation & hands on oversight / expedite corrective diagnostics or warranty repairs when necessary.
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Auto Select ( Montgomery Auto Service )
07.2017 - 02.2022
- Able to deliver high volume output at peak seasonal times while maintaining accuracy.
- Domestic / import vehicle maintenance & repair using manual / electronic reporting (Costar App.)
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Certified for OPI & CVI on Light Truck/Bus
- Continued to assist in transition to new ownership (2021).
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Auto Select ( Douglas Square Auto)
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Completed routine maintenance and mechanical repairs with accuracy to domestic / import vehicles using manual work order / reporting.
- Performed OPI & Insurance Inspections, AC Diagnosis / repair / re-charging & Alignments as required.
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Stevo Auto Clinic
06.1997 - 06.2017
- Contract Full & Part Time basis since Apprenticeship.
- Main focus on European vehicle repairs, including Domestic & Asian models.
- Power train diagnosis, suspension & body mechanical for body shop division.
- Assist with custom engine overhaul & installations on Air Cooled vintages.
- Complete Engine R&R on Domestic Light Trucks
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Fountain Tire
05.2006 - 04.2010
- Employed over 6 month period initially. Then re-hired in 2008.
- High volume environment , servicing domestic & import vehicles
- Extensive Chassis & Alignment repair
- Collision diagnosis /repair both mechanical and electrical for local body shop account.
- Completed multitude of AC Delco Post Graduate training courses.
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Cochrane Dodge Chrysler Jeep
08.2003 - 04.2006
- Full maintenance & repair in all areas including specialization in automatic transmission skill group.
- Both manual work order & computerized systems in use.
- Continuous factory training /Techconnect.
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Eastside Dodge Chrysler Jeep
10.2001 - 09.2003
- Full maintenance / repair including engine overhaul / drive train & differentials (General skill group) in high volume environment.
- Computerized work order system / Techconnect.
- Earned opportunity to specialize in automatic transmission diagnosis & repair category.
Education
Avionics Maintenance Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Centennial College, AME
1994
Automotive Machinist levels 1 & 2 -
Centennial College
Ontario1995
Journeyman Red Seal - Automotive Service Technician
S.A.I.T
Calgary, AB2000
Skills
- Strong technical background in Automotive sector
- Knowledge of electrical & advanced Control systems
- Training & Experience servicing multiple refrigerants R12, R134A & R1234yf
- Customer Service oriented attitude
- Gas & MIG welding capabilities
- Hands-on with automotive software platforms in use
- Additional training courses on Electric Vehicle power & AC systems
Certification
- EV Air Conditioning - 2023 (Napa Sponsored)
- EV / Hybrid - Motor & Generator Diagnosis - 2022 (Napa sponsored)
- Ford Fusion / GM Truck 07-10 Hybrid - 2015 ( Uni-select Tech Pro)
- Toyota Prius Hybrid 1st Gen - 2009 (Uni-Select Tech Pro)
- ABS Braking Systems & GM Control Systems 3 & 4 - 2008 (AC DELCO)
- Ford Diesel Engines & Automatic Transmissions - 2008 (AC DELCO)
- Post Graduate Air Conditioning - 2001 (SAIT)
- On Board Diagnostic Systems OBD - 2001 (SAIT)
Timeline
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Dalhousie Auto - Bumper to Bumper
09.2024 - Current
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Integra Tire Stampede Brake
04.2023 - 09.2024
Automotive Service Technician (Seasonal)
Fountain Tire (Crowfoot)
09.2022 - 03.2023
Auto Service Technician / Shop Forman
Mint Auto Service
03.2022 - 08.2022
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Auto Select ( Montgomery Auto Service )
07.2017 - 02.2022
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Auto Select ( Douglas Square Auto)
03.2013 - 06.2017
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Fountain Tire
05.2006 - 04.2010
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Cochrane Dodge Chrysler Jeep
08.2003 - 04.2006
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Eastside Dodge Chrysler Jeep
10.2001 - 09.2003
Journeyman Automotive Technician
Stevo Auto Clinic
06.1997 - 06.2017
Avionics Maintenance Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Centennial College, AME
Automotive Machinist levels 1 & 2 -
Centennial College
Journeyman Red Seal - Automotive Service Technician
S.A.I.T
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