Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Coached soccer for 5 years, enjoy cycling, running, fishing, and golf
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Steve Thom

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Spent over 30 years working and training in the HVAC industry with continuous learning.

Achieved multiple different certifications to deliver manufacturer based training programs; Lennox, Carrier, Radiant ,Navien ...etc.

G1,OBT1,LP tickets

313a license holder

ODP Certification

Union representative holding multiple positions during field tenure

Certification in Workers Health&Safety since 1995

spent 15 years as Health&Safety worker representative

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Trainer

Enercare Home Services
06.2019 - Current

Deliver training courses virtually as well as in front of large groups relating to our new hire on boarding training.


Deliver manufacturer product specific training for installation and service departments.


Create PowerPoint presentations on various required topics to be delivered to Corporate employees, contractors, and Franchisees.


Deliver ODP certification training,


Collaborated with team to create hands on skills assessments for ongoing air conditioning apprentices

Quality Assurance Specialist

Enercare Home Services
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Performed routine site visits to ensure due diligence, proper diagnostics and all Health&Safety protocols were being adhered to. Identify needs and coach technicians in the field on proper diagnostics and safety related issues.
  • Addressed shortfalls in the service process due to customer complaints
  • Deliver training periodically to field staff on a variety of work related topics
  • Helped develop and produce a comprehensive Service / maintenance procedures for Corporate Operations Manual
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions
  • Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards

HVAC-R Service Technician

Enercare Home Services/ Direct Energy/ Enbridge
09.1999 - 01.2018
  • Perform routine maintenance on domestic water heating equipment, furnaces, fireplaces, boilers, and air conditioning/ heat pump systems.
  • Perform diagnostics and repairs on all the previous mentioned equipment
  • Provide customer base with options to improve overall system satisfaction and advise on possible upgrades as required
  • Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions
  • Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance

Customer Service Technician

Union Gas
05.1993 - 09.1999
  • Performed diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on fuel fired equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
  • Perform emergency response for NG leaks and CO investigations.
  • Perform routine Government inspections per B149
  • Install and replace service regulators and gas meters for all applicable customer applications

Education

Certificate - Certificate in Adult Education

STFX University
Toronto, ON
06.2018

College Diploma - HVAC Technician

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
09.1992

Skills

  • Good communication skills with ability to find new forms of delivering information to varied group of learners with varying experience levels
  • Strong team focused approach to developing new trainings to be delivered
  • Able to adapt to new learners needs including working with individuals with language barriers
  • Patient in learning process when learners struggle with understanding

Coached soccer for 5 years, enjoy cycling, running, fishing, and golf

I coached both children in soccer for multiple years in different leagues. i have and continue to participate in "Walk a mile in her shoes" to raise awareness and support Gillian's Place to aid abused women in Niagara Region. My off work hours are mainly spent with my family and caring for our pets. 

Timeline

Technical Trainer

Enercare Home Services
06.2019 - Current

Quality Assurance Specialist

Enercare Home Services
02.2018 - 03.2019

HVAC-R Service Technician

Enercare Home Services/ Direct Energy/ Enbridge
09.1999 - 01.2018

Customer Service Technician

Union Gas
05.1993 - 09.1999

Certificate - Certificate in Adult Education

STFX University

College Diploma - HVAC Technician

George Brown College
Steve Thom