Thomas J. Bland, Jr.

**** *** ****** *****, *********, NC 28655

Home 828-***-****

Email: acgex1@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in Heating and Air Conditioning so that I can apply the skills I learned in school and on the job to provide quality service for your customers.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Installed, connected, and adjusted thermostats, humidistats, and timers using hand tools. Repaired and replaced defective equipment, components, and wiring. Joined pipes and tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, and refrigerant source, to form complete circuit. Fabricated, designed, and assembled and installed duct work and parts, using portable metal-working tools and welding equipment. Disassembled systems and cleaned and oiled parts. Assembled, positioned, and mounted heating and cooling equipment, following blueprints. Tested pipe and tubing joints and connections for leaks, using pressure gauge and soap-and-water solution. Adjusted system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system, using hand tools. Inspected and tested system to verify system compliance with plans and specifications and to detect malfunctions. Discussed heating-cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems and to verify that malfunctions have been corrected. Knowledge of heat pump technology and Hvac Controls and servicing. Knowledge of various heating systems and troubleshooting for each system. Knowledge of the Building Code in the State of North Carolina, concerning Heating and Air. Knowledge of the various cooling systems available on the market. Experience with the maintenance of industrial HVAC systems, cooling towers, and boilers and the repair and maintenance of these systems. Systems design using both pencil and paper and spreadsheet. Knowledge of proper brazing techniques for use in Hvac and knowledge of refrigeration systems and their components. Experience with basic electricity and its use with HVAC systems. Troubleshooting electrical systems using ohms law and various other electrical testing equipment.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer 2013 to 2014

Omni Hotels Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC –Repair and Service HVAC equipment plus other maintenance duties as needed in order for the guest to have a pleasant stay at the hotel.

Correction Officer 1996 to 2010

North Carolina Department of Corrections, Raleigh, NC - Supervised the custody of inmates and the transportation of inmates.

Underground Lineman 1990 to 1996

Pike Electric, Morganton, NC - Installed underground cables and transformers. Completed industrial wiring and wiring of controls.

Helper 1984 to 1987

Digmann Construction, Greensboro, NC - Performed General Carpentry and Basic Electrical jobs

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EDUCATION

Certificate, Heating and Air Conditioning Technology 2012

Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC

Wayne Community College, Goldsboro, NC - 1987 - 1990

Attended and took courses in Wildlife Management.

H.S. Diploma, Industrial Technology 1985

Western Guilford High School, Greensboro, NC

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Journeyman License One, State of North Carolina, 2012

• Universal Refrigeration License, State of North Carolina, 2012

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