Ricky Chanthavongsy
San Diego
Summary
Adept HVAC Technician and Welder, demonstrated excellence in equipment installation and ductwork fabrication at Strang Heating & Electric. Leveraged welding techniques and a quality-focused approach, contributing to significant project successes. A dedicated team player, skilled in blueprint reading and commercial installations, consistently ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.
Organized Job Title with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician
Strang Heating & Electric
02.2024 - Current
- Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
- Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to industry safety standards and regulations during all tasks performed.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Customized ductwork designs for optimal airflow distribution while maintaining energy-efficient operation standards within client spaces.
- Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in Type industry.
- Managed inventory levels of tools and parts, ensuring technicians had access to necessary resources for successful job completion without delay.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
- Installed new air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems according to manufacturer's specifications and local codes.
- Assisted in maintenance, repair and installation of ventilation systems.
- Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
- Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
HVAC Technician
Tims Southern Air, Heating
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to industry safety standards and regulations during all tasks performed.
- Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
- Customized ductwork designs for optimal airflow distribution while maintaining energy-efficient operation standards within client spaces.
- Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in Type industry.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Worked on both home and business units for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
- Installed HVAC system expansions, discharge valves, air ducts, dampers, and stokers.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
Welder
Fluor
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of final products with skilled finishing techniques for smooth and clean welds.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Welder
I&i Contractors
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Welder
Bollinger Shipyard
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Welder
Dynamic Industries Inc
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Welder
Franks Casing
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Welder
Omega Natchiq
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Education
Diploma -
Wesgate HighSchool
New Iberia, LA05.2004
Skills
- Equipment installation
- Ductwork fabrication
- Quality-focused
- Dedicated team player
- Sheet metal work
- Blueprint reading
- Welding techniques
- Commercial installation
- New system installation
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Strang Heating & Electric
02.2024 - Current
HVAC Technician
Tims Southern Air, Heating
01.2019 - 01.2024
Welder
Fluor
01.2016 - 01.2018
Welder
I&i Contractors
01.2014 - 01.2015
Welder
Bollinger Shipyard
01.2013 - 11.2013
Welder
Dynamic Industries Inc
01.2009 - 01.2011
Welder
Franks Casing
01.2008 - 05.2008
Welder
Omega Natchiq
01.2005 - 01.2008
Diploma -
Wesgate HighSchool
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