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JAMES LUX

herlong

Summary

Accomplished Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Sierra Army Depot with expertise in HVAC systems and project management. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and ensure compliance with building codes, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for exceptional inspection techniques and commitment to safety, driving successful project outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC WG-5306-10

Sierra Army Depot
Herlong
10.2019 - Current
  • I Perform a full range of work involved in major repairs, overhaul, maintenance, and troubleshooting on interrelated environment control systems, composed of individual subsystems, i.e., air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, electronic systems, and all other air conditioning and refrigeration components, i.e., blowers, motors, pumps, valves, etc.
  • Interrelates with management, engineers, other technicians, manufacturers, suppliers, and customers in developing modifications, new assemblies, and substitutions of corrections to equipment to increase life expectancy, reduce breakdowns and simplify repairs, servicing, and operations.
  • Repairs, calibrates, or adjusts temperature controls to meet varying conditions of large industrial complex chemical and mechanical air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  • Performs major repairs, overhaul, and maintenance of centrifugal and reciprocating air conditioning systems, making the necessary test and analyzing lithium bromide concentrations in absorption type systems.
  • Repairs and modifies three-way bypass valves and temperature controllers to control pressure and temperature drop across heat exchangers in order to maintain critical temperature in water and air-cooled equipment.
  • Performs repairs, replacement, or modification to components in various interrelated systems (i.e., pneumatic, electrical), to maintain precise temperature and humidity in various ranges.
  • Modifies and balances ventilation equipment to meet critical environmental requirements.
  • Examines machinery, equipment, components, and control gauges at beginning of the tour and determines adjustments required.
  • Stops and starts equipment and checks system for efficient operation including auxiliary components.
  • Monitors control panel gauges indicating conditions of temperature throughout area, steam pressure, chilled water temperatures, oil levels, refrigerant pressures, water flow, and makes necessary adjustments of control and valves.
  • Interprets gauge readings and determines action to maintain system at full operation.
  • Records operational data and work performed in plant log.
  • Makes physical checks of all sections to determine operational efficiency during the tour.
  • Performs chemical cleaning and treatment of cooling towers for the control of algae and scale.
  • Keeps supervisor informed of status and progress of work, causes of delays and overall work operations and problems.
  • Assures safety requirements and housekeeping rules are followed and that personal protective equipment is properly used.
  • Also perform tasks requiring a basic knowledge of and skill in allied trades to include insulating, pipe fitting, sheet metal mechanics, and welding.
  • My tasks have included applying insulation materials; connecting and disconnecting electrical wiring; and replacing/repairing pipes, joints, and fixtures under the direction of a journeyman in the trade.
  • May operate a forklift weighing up to 6,000 pounds in performing the work or a scooter for transportation to work sites.
  • I perform routine/preventive maintenance on equipment/vehicle operated.
  • Performs multi-craft duties requiring some knowledge and skills of allied trades such as electronic mechanic, pipefitting, electrician, carpenter, painter and production machinery mechanics at intermediate or lower level.
  • I have knowledge of shop mathematics to plan and layout work and measure materials.
  • I have the Skill to repair, modify, and troubleshoot major environmental control systems and sub-systems such as air conditioning, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, pneumatic, electric, and temperature controllers.
  • I have In-depth knowledge of the use of equilibrium charts of liquid bromide solutions to understand the liquid to gas relationship of various compounds and change in phases.
  • I have Skill in recognizing and correcting malfunctions in the refrigeration circuit in chemical chiller unit, and in utilizing psychrometric chart used in heating, cooling, dehumidification and reheating of air for environmental control.
  • I have knowledge of electricity, pneumatics and their interface with each other as applied to control of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
  • I also have skills and knowledge to perform field adjustments and calibration to control systems.
  • I use schematics, drawings, blueprints, manufacturer specifications, and technical manuals.
  • I have knowledge of and skill in using a variety of test equipment such as volt/ohm/amp meter, high vacuum pumps, volt and amp recorders, thermocouple vacuum gauge, u-tube manometer, electronic high vacuum gauge, sling psychrometers, electronic leak detectors, air flow manometers, and other tools of the trade.

Painter, WG-4102-09

Sierra Army Depot
Herlong
06.2015 - 10.2019
  • Perform sandblasting and painting duties.
  • I prepare surfaces by blasting and/or sanding items to be painted; select the appropriate abrasive media to be used and mask off the areas that are not to be sanded/blasted; work in the sandblasting booth and perform these duties following all safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures and MSDS information; wear all required protective equipment, hearing and eye protection, self-breathing apparatus, respirators, capes, coveralls, gloves, safety boots, goggles; and tape open areas that would allow debris to get to the skin.
  • I have primed surfaces for painting, use spray guns, brushes and rollers to apply primer, sealers, paints and epoxies.
  • In other than my current position, I have primed and painted houses; both inside and out, utilizing spray guns, brushes and rollers.
  • I independently remove rust, corrosion, defective paint, etc., from exterior and interior surfaces and I clean and dry metal parts as required.
  • I am highly skilled at operating the full range of depot fixed, portable, and cabinet blasting equipment to clean a wide variety of operational stocks components and other items such as tactical wheeled vehicles in preparation of painting, preservation, maintenance, operations, etc.
  • I have a vast knowledge in regards to adjusting air pressures and adjusting the amount and mixture of abrasive materials for removal of heavy concentrations of corrosion.
  • During blasting operations I determine exacting angles and distance settings of blast nozzles for items of unusual sizes and shapes, skilled at determining precise nozzle openings, and direction and pattern of blasting media over difficult internal and external surfaces to prevent damage to work or injury to nearby workers.
  • I am able to select appropriate abrasive media to use based on the composition of the components to be blasted.
  • I am required to protect surfaces that are not to be blasted with appropriate types of masking tapes and covers.
  • I am also required to determine methods and procedures for securing work pieces to be blasted.
  • I am skilled at maintaining blasting equipment in optimum condition as specified by preventive maintenance schedules and safety requirements.
  • Methods and tools that I use to accomplish my tasks are but not limited to: DA sander, angle grinder, sandpaper, portable and stationary blast cabinets and blast booths which is a mechanical way of rust and defective paint removal by using steel blasting media, also use a variety of hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, air compressors, pneumatic tools, picks, pipe cleaners, paint spray guns, paint brushes, paint rollers, masking tape, drop cloth, tack cloth, levels, razor blades, stir sticks, paint mixers, paint shakers, power tools, cordless tools.
  • I am skilled at applying preservatives to surfaces as needed.
  • I am highly skilled at draining, flushing and adding preservatives, grease, and oil to fuel tanks, crankcases, transmissions and differentials, engines, bearings, and any other moving parts on numerous types of machinery and equipment.

Painter, WS-4102-07

Sierra Army Depot
Herlong
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • I have served under the supervision of an employee of higher grade who provided general instructions, standard procedures, overall priorities and policies and who relied on the me to control work operations and accomplish an adequate quantity and quality of work.
  • I have served as the supervisor over the Painting function of the Operational Stocks Division, exercising supervisory responsibility over the work operations of that unit.
  • I have established deadlines, priorities, work sequences and planed work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by superiors.
  • Coordinated work with supporting or related work units controlled by other supervisors.
  • Determined the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects; redirected individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work.
  • Informed higher level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resource needs.
  • Participated with superiors in initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs and estimates.
  • Made recommendations as to scheduling projected work.
  • Assigned work and provided technical direction; helped in accomplishing difficult work steps.
  • Inspected completed work for quality and work order requirements.
  • Reported possible or actual work delays to higher level supervisors.
  • Investigated work-related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determined causes.
  • Implemented corrective actions to resolve work problems.
  • Recommended solutions to staffing problems and/or work operations directed by other supervisors.
  • Supported and explained management programs to subordinates.
  • Determined training needs and arranged for the accomplishment of same; set performance standards and made formal appraisals of subordinates.
  • Initiated recommendations for promotion or reassignments.
  • Explained new work techniques.
  • Investigated grievances and complaints, resolved them informally and notified superiors of those of a serious nature.
  • Assured safety and housekeeping practices were observed.
  • Maintained work reports and records.
  • Planed and established overall leave schedule.
  • I have planed the use of workers' equipment, facilities, and materials on a day-to-day, project-by-project and on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis.
  • My work was reviewed for efficient and economical accomplishment of assigned tasks, within priorities and controls received.
  • Observed work in progress to anticipate and resolve problems; reassigned personnel and coordinated work among the workforce and with other supervisors to maintain progress and to meet schedules.

Painter, WG-4102-07

Sierra Army Depot
Herlong
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Perform sandblasting and painting duties.
  • I prepare surfaces by blasting and/or sanding items to be painted; select the appropriate abrasive media to be used and mask off the areas that are not to be sanded/blasted; work in the sandblasting booth and perform these duties following all safety requirements, Standard Operating Procedures and MSDS information; wear all required protective equipment, hearing and eye protection, self-breathing apparatus, respirators, capes, coveralls, gloves, safety boots, goggles; and tape open areas that would allow debris to get to the skin.
  • I have primed surfaces for painting, use spray guns, brushes and rollers to apply primer, sealers, paints and epoxies.
  • In other than my current position, I have primed and painted houses; both inside and out, utilizing spray guns, brushes and rollers.
  • I independently remove rust, corrosion, defective paint, etc., from exterior and interior surfaces and I clean and dry metal parts as required.
  • I am highly skilled at operating the full range of depot fixed, portable, and cabinet blasting equipment to clean a wide variety of operational stocks components and other items such as tactical wheeled vehicles in preparation of painting, preservation, maintenance, operations, etc.
  • I have a vast knowledge in regards to adjusting air pressures and adjusting the amount and mixture of abrasive materials for removal of heavy concentrations of corrosion.
  • During blasting operations I determine exacting angles and distance settings of blast nozzles for items of unusual sizes and shapes, skilled at determining precise nozzle openings, and direction and pattern of blasting media over difficult internal and external surfaces to prevent damage to work or injury to nearby workers.
  • I am able to select appropriate abrasive media to use based on the composition of the components to be blasted.
  • I am required to protect surfaces that are not to be blasted with appropriate types of masking tapes and covers.
  • I am also required to determine methods and procedures for securing work pieces to be blasted.
  • I am skilled at maintaining blasting equipment in optimum condition as specified by preventive maintenance schedules and safety requirements.
  • Methods and tools that I use to accomplish my tasks are but not limited to: DA sander, angle grinder, sandpaper, portable and stationary blast cabinets and blast booths which is a mechanical way of rust and defective paint removal by using steel blasting media, also use a variety of hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, air compressors, pneumatic tools, picks, pipe cleaners, paint spray guns, paint brushes, paint rollers, masking tape, drop cloth, tack cloth, levels, razor blades, stir sticks, paint mixers, paint shakers, power tools, cordless tools.
  • I am skilled at applying preservatives to surfaces as needed.
  • I am highly skilled at draining, flushing and adding preservatives, grease, and oil to fuel tanks, crankcases, transmissions and differentials, engines, bearings, and any other moving parts on numerous types of machinery and equipment.

General Support Helper, WG-3501-05

Sierra Army Depot
Herlong
05.2010 - 08.2013
  • I am currently employed at Sierra Army Depot in the Maintenance Directorate/Paint Branch.
  • I perform a variety of duties, which include cleaning equipment, cleaning inside and outside of the shop I work in, and any other cleaning that may be required.
  • Also on a routine basis I pack and preserve, a variety of mechanical equipment such 125 pumps, 600 pumps, and I am also able to perform this same task on other mechanical equipment.
  • I am moderately skilled at repairing mechanical equipment such as small engines, automobile engines, component parts, transmissions, generators, shop machinery, and basic issue items, etc.
  • Additional duties that I perform on a daily basis involve the removal of rust, corrosion, defective paint, etc, from exterior and interior surfaces and I clean and dry metal parts as required.
  • I am highly skilled at operating the full range of depot fixed, portable, and cabinet blasting equipment to clean a wide variety of operational stocks components and other items such as tactical wheeled vehicles in preparation of painting, preservation, maintenance, operations, etc.
  • I have a vast knowledge in regards to adjusting air pressures and adjusting the amount and mixture of abrasive materials for removal of heavy concentrations of corrosion.
  • During blasting operations I determine exacting angles and distance settings of blast nozzles for items of unusual sizes and shapes, skilled at determining precise nozzle openings, and direction and pattern of blasting media over difficult internal and external surfaces to prevent damage to work or injury to nearby workers.
  • I am able to select appropriate abrasive media to use based on the composition of the components to be blasted.
  • I am required to protect surfaces that are not to be blasted with appropriate types of masking tapes and covers.
  • I am also required to determine methods and procedures for securing work pieces to be blasted.
  • I am skilled at maintaining blasting equipment in optimum condition as specified by preventive maintenance schedules and safety requirements.
  • Methods and tools that I use to accomplish my tasks are but not limited to: DA sander, angle grinder, sandpaper, portable and stationary blast cabinets and blast booths which is a mechanical way of rust and defective paint removal by using steel blasting media, also use a variety of hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, sockets, air compressors, pneumatic tools, picks, pipe cleaners, paint spray guns, paint brushes, paint rollers, masking tape, drop cloth, tack cloth, levels, razor blades, stir sticks, paint mixers, paint shakers, power tools, cordless tools.
  • I am skilled at applying preservatives to surfaces as needed.
  • I am highly skilled at draining, flushing and adding preservatives, grease, and oil to fuel tanks, crankcases, transmissions and differentials, engines, bearings, and any other moving parts on numerous types of machinery and equipment.

Foreman

J&J General Contracting
Sommerset
10.2003 - 05.2010
  • Duties included: Framing, installing sheetrock, installing suspended ceilings, HVAC, electrical, concrete, and plumbing.
  • I was responsible for as many as 12-15 employees that worked under my supervision.
  • I was also responsible for ensuring all employees followed all safety policies, and ensured they perform the tasks according to all customer requirements and all local, state, and federal building codes.
  • I am highly skilled at reading specification sheets, blue prints, drawings, reference manuals, instruction sheets, and diagrams.
  • I was required to accomplish any and all parts of my duties within the allotted timeframe set for each job without higher supervision, and within or ahead of budget.
  • I am highly skilled at building form settings for foundations prior to pouring concrete and ensuring employees under my supervision were able to do the same, which may have required me to provide training to accomplish the task.
  • I am highly qualified to estimate and determine various mixtures and amounts of concrete required for each job.
  • I am highly skilled at developing and reading blue prints for the framing process of various materials and building requirements.
  • I am vastly experienced at framing with multiple materials such as wood, aluminum, steel, concrete, brick, etc.
  • The framing process involved me to use a variety of tools such as: hammers, screwdrivers, air compressors, nail guns, pry bars, corded power tools, cordless power tools, chainsaws, axes, hatchets, caulking guns, sledge hammers, electrical tools, pneumatic tools, tape measures, tool belt, levels, laser levels.
  • I am also experienced at using and operating heavy machinery such as: back hoe, bobcat, tractor, scissor lift, boom lifts, forklifts, 5 ton flatbed truck.
  • I am also able to develop and read plumbing blueprints, and determine which type of materials to use for different applications.
  • Some of the materials include: PVC, ABS, copper and iron pipe, various types of fittings and connectors.
  • I am highly skilled at making all pipe connections, installing toilets, urinals, sinks, hose bibs, chillers, boilers, and heavy equipment needing water or gas (natural gas and propane).
  • Tools that I have experience at using regarding plumbing operations are but not limited to: pipe wrenches, torches, oxy acetylene, propane gas, map gas, cutting wheels, pipe cutter, hack saw, pipe threading tool, PVC/ABS glue, solder, flux, etc.
  • I am highly experienced in designing layout and systems for HVAC systems.
  • I was responsible for designing and installing all ducting, vents, fans, heater units, air conditioners.
  • I have the ability to do the work of a certified Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic.
  • I have a universal EPA certification.
  • Without more than normal supervision. Perform the common duties/tasks associated with the position as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic: assisting with the installation of commercial and/or industrial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
  • Perform routine tasks associated with the maintenance and limited repairs of industrial and/or commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and equipment.
  • Detect leaks on equipment and making electrical connections; working the refrigerant in accordance with EPA standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Air Conditioning

Seqouia Institute
Fremont, CA
10-1996

Skills

  • Building codes
  • Blueprints interpretation
  • Project management
  • Inspection techniques
  • Time management
  • Structural analysis
  • Site assessment
  • Electrical systems inspection
  • Roofing inspection
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Permitting knowledge
  • HVAC inspection
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Safety violations
  • Structural and construction inspections

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 282, Herlong, CA, 96113

Personal Information

Citizenship: United States Citizen

Certification

  • EPA universal certification
  • back flow tester California and Nevada
  • back flow specialist California and Nevada

Timeline

AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC WG-5306-10

Sierra Army Depot
10.2019 - Current

Painter, WS-4102-07

Sierra Army Depot
05.2018 - 09.2018

Painter, WG-4102-09

Sierra Army Depot
06.2015 - 10.2019

Painter, WG-4102-07

Sierra Army Depot
08.2013 - 06.2015

General Support Helper, WG-3501-05

Sierra Army Depot
05.2010 - 08.2013

Foreman

J&J General Contracting
10.2003 - 05.2010

Associate of Science - Air Conditioning

Seqouia Institute

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