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Merlyn Frank

Bakersfield

Summary

Seasoned Building Engineer and HVAC-R Service Technician with a proven track record at CBRE and extensive experience in HVAC-R technical diagnosis, installations, and electrical troubleshooting. Skilled in fostering strong relationships with tenants and vendors, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction. Demonstrated ability in leading teams to achieve project goals, coupled with direct customer service expertise, ensures top-notch facility management and service delivery.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Building Engineer

CBRE
02.2016 - Current
  • Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with tenants regarding planned maintenance activities or emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings in facility operations, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or safety.
  • Developed strong working relationships with key service providers/vendors that resulted in improved response times during emergencies.
  • Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies and summoned additional assistance to mitigate potentially hazardous situations.
  • Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and resolving issues.
  • Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.
  • Conveyed thoughts and recommendations to supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building-related problems.
  • Liaised with vendor to coordinate quarterly fire alarm testing and maintenance.
  • Spearheaded energy management program to drive performance and minimize operating costs.
  • Enhanced building energy efficiency by implementing innovative HVAC system optimizations.
  • Developed and executed preventive maintenance program, significantly reducing downtime and repair costs.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks on various building equipment, ensuring optimal operation and minimizing downtime.
  • Established an effective preventative maintenance program that minimized unexpected system failures while extending the life of critical components.
  • Reduced water consumption with installation of eco-friendly plumbing fixtures.
  • Improved building efficiency by implementing energy-saving measures and monitoring HVAC systems.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
  • Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.

HVAC-R Service Technician

Legacy Air
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Ensured safety compliance with thorough inspections of HVAC-R equipment and systems.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient HVAC-R repair services.
  • Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Educated customers on best practices for maintaining their HVAC-R systems, promoting long-lasting functionality.
  • Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
  • Reduced downtime for businesses by quickly diagnosing and resolving complex HVAC-R issues.
  • Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to accurately determine root causes of system malfunctions, enabling targeted repairs.
  • Collaborated with other technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall team performance.
  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities, often troubleshooting and repairing complex HVAC-R issues under challenging conditions.
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
  • Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
  • Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Installed new air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems according to manufacturer's specifications and local codes.
  • Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
  • Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components,

HVAC-R Service Technician

Panama Buena-Vista USD
05.2012 - 11.2015

HVAC-R technician

HVAC-R Service Technician

Tassio Temperature Control
02.2011 - 04.2012

HVAC Service and installation

HVAC Specialist

ACM Systems
03.2008 - 06.2010

HVAC Technician/Foreman serving SCE ACCOUNT


  • Provide proposal for repairs and equipment changeouts for the area served
  • timely and accurate diagnoses of HVAC issues.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by proficiently servicing a wide range of HVAC makes and models.

HVAC Manager

Ferreira Services FSI
07.1997 - 07.2008

HVAC Area Manager Serving SCE

Provide repair/ installation proposals to customer

Coordinate technicians to accomplish daily WO’s

Supervised 5-7 employees is designated area served

Supervised and delegate work to 25 employees on special projects.

Provide in house cost estimates for project proposals

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - HVAC-R

Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ
07.1997

Skills

    HVAC-R technical diagnosis, repairs, installation

    Electrical diagnosis for electrical 24-480V

    Familiar With Building Automation Systems (BAS, BMS) Delta, Steafa, Trane

    Ability to read blue prints and electrical schematics

    Ability to understand/perform mechanical repairs

    Light plumbing Repairs

    Direct customer service

Certification

Universal Refrigeration License

Trane Intellipak Certified

Mitsubishi VRF Certified

Additional Information

Ability to lead Safety Tailboards

Ability to Lead Daily work Tailboards

Clean Driving Record

Customer communication skills

Timeline

Building Engineer

CBRE
02.2016 - Current

HVAC-R Service Technician

Legacy Air
01.2015 - 02.2016

HVAC-R Service Technician

Panama Buena-Vista USD
05.2012 - 11.2015

HVAC-R Service Technician

Tassio Temperature Control
02.2011 - 04.2012

HVAC Specialist

ACM Systems
03.2008 - 06.2010

HVAC Manager

Ferreira Services FSI
07.1997 - 07.2008

Associate Of Applied Science - HVAC-R

Universal Technical Institute
Merlyn Frank