Edgardo Velez
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SUMMARY
Highly motivated and innovative professional graduated from Auburn University of Montgomery with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
I am an expert in the boilers/ HVACs field.
Bilingual, mature professional with strong work ethics, leadership and interpersonal skills
Team player with over 30 years of experience willing to fill leadership role as needed
EXPERIENCE
Baxter International, Opelika, AL
Subject matter expert, Facilities Technician, 2019 – Present
Maintain Plant operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing. Consisting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and water filtration systems. Boilers, chillers, split systems, rooftop units, reverse osmoses filtration systems, compressors, and chemical water treatment systems,
Climate Services, Inc., Montgomery, AL
Boiler and HVAC Technician, 2018 – 2019
Installed, serviced and troubleshoot boiler, chillers, rooftop units, split systems, hydronics, water heaters, pumps, drives, automation systems and related equipment
Provide service to commercial and industrial HVAC systems and boilers
AES Mechanical; Tallassee, AL
Service Manager, 2016-2017
Service Manager, responsible for directing, providing technical support, and generating reports for billing and evaluated by the Vice President of the company. Conducted surveys for the replacement of roof top unit (Unitary systems). Representing AES Mech. in the Northern regions of the country with logistics and state, county, and municipal inspections; specifically, on HVAC installed equipment (RTUs) and boilers, along with related equipment. Troubleshoot installed equipment when necessary and recommend in the installation of projects assigned. Managed boiler installations and performed performance startups. Develop database for vehicle maintenance and inventory control along with, helping field personal with the troubleshooting of roof top package units. I built power point presentation for the newly hire surveyors and quality control personnel.
Rheem Water Heaters; Montgomery, AL
Technical Support II, 2015-2016
Have a working knowledge of technical product specifications and water heater fundamentals and can communicate this information to the caller.
Provide verbal and written technical assistance to customers having product service, installation, repair and general product questions, while recording and follow-up incoming calls on the company database.
Exhibit a basic level of diplomacy in stressful situations while being adaptable to changes and creating goodwill with internal and external customers.
Explain and interpret warranties to customers as they apply to products.
Utilize system tools to determine water heater cross-references, sizes and types as requested by callers.
Bilingual abilities (Spanish) will be utilized for non-English speaking callers.
Hyundai Power Transformers, Montgomery, AL
Plant Maintenance Technician, 2012-2014
Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the Core Cutter Machine, Leg Binder Taper Machine, two Electric Ovens, both Vapor Phase Ovens, the three Oil Purifier Machines, along with troubleshooting control circuits and PLC controlled equipment.
Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair the four Air Cooled Chillers and the power which housed five boilers.
Assisted other technicians in the repair of all manufacturing machinery.
I wrote departmental procedures, which include a preventive maintenance programs on equipment, operational, maintenance, and safety procedures.
Made preparation for ISO inspections by writing company documents which include: job safety assessment on maintenance procedures; operational and safety manuals that became official company documents.
McCain Engineering, Pelham, AL
Service Coordinator, 2011-2012
Responsible for logistic
Interface with customer and sales representatives to handle both pre-sales and post-sales service functions
Provide outstanding customer service to improve customer satisfaction and relationship
Handle and resolve customer complaints/inquiries via mail/e-mail or phone in a timely and accurate manner
Engineered Cooling Services, Montgomery, AL
Boiler and HVAC Technician, 2010-2011
Installed, serviced and troubleshoot boiler, chillers, rooftop units, split systems, hydronics, water heaters, pumps, drives, automation systems and related equipment
Serviced in commercial HVAC systems and boilers in Jackson Hospital, Montgomery, AL
Climate Services, Inc., Montgomery, AL
Boiler and HVAC Technician, 2002 – 2010
Installed, serviced and troubleshoot boiler, chillers, rooftop units, split systems, hydronics, water heaters, pumps, drives, automation systems and related equipment
Provide service to commercial and industrial HVAC systems and boilers
One Source-Sodexho-Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
Operations Supervisor, 2000-2002
Entered as Boiler Mechanic and promoted three times to supervisor position
Operated and supervised Power Plant operations
Supervised and trained 10 men
Burn Rite Boiler Co., Robertsdale, AL
Boiler Technician, 2000-2000
Installed, serviced and troubleshoot boiler and related equipment
National Linen, Jacksonville, FL
Plant Engineer, 1996-2000
Serviced and troubleshoot, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems with operating software program (Softrol) Also operated a Sterling water tube boiler 800 BHP.
Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29), May port, FL
Leading Petty Officer- Boatswain Mate Rate E- 5, 1989-1993
Responsible for the administration, operation and training of Deck Division which consisted of 15 sailors.
EDUCATION
Auburn University of Montgomery, AL
Information Technology/Management of Information Systems
Graduated on May,2014
Capella University, MN
Information Technology and Project Management, 2009-2010
Completed 24 hours in Project Management
Florida Community College of Jacksonville, FL
Electrical Engineering, 1994-1996
Completed 42 hours in Engineering
Military Service in US Navy
E-5 Second Class Petty Officer, 1983-1993
Various school attended
Alfred E. Smith High School, NY
Boiler Technician, 1979
Earned a Vocational and technical diploma in Engineering and
Boiler operations and repairs.
SKILLS
Languages: English, Fluent; Spanish, Fluent
Programs: Microsoft office programs, Microsoft Expression
Trained in automated systems
Good working knowledge in several office software programs
Strong background in rigging systems
Certificates earned in the HVAC field, EPA license, and numerous courses attended in the HVAC field.