James Palmer

Plant Utility Assistant - SUNY Albany

Albany, NY 12205

ad29ab@r.postjobfree.com

+1-518-***-****

Eight years of experience in the fields of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning recognized for positive attitude and delivering high quality results in all aspects of job requirements. Demonstrates accountability for personal and organizational excellence. Provides all necessary assistance/support to ensure smooth and efficient equipment operations. Demonstrates high performance standards, including attention to schedules, deadlines, detail, quality of work and ability to multitask.

Work Experience

Plant Utility Assistant

SUNY Albany - Albany, NY

March 2015 to Present

Assist the Plant Utility Engineer in the operations, repairs and maintenance of stationary equipment and systems, including pumps, high pressure steam boilers, high temperature hot water boilers and auxiliary heating systems. Assist in the operations, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and control equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation and air conditioning. Supervised Plant Utility Helpers and Maintenance Helpers by performing manual labor and equipment inspections.

Building Maintenance Technician

RWT Laboratory Consulting - Albany, NY

January 2012 to December 2013

Responsible for maintaining and servicing of company headquarters including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, drywall, construction, snow removal, flooring and lab equipment. Mechanical Testing, Waterford, N.Y.

Air Balancing Technician Apprentice

August 2011 to August 2012

Performed air and hydronic measurements on HVAC systems and adjust the flow as required to achieve optimum performance of equipment in a commercial/industrial building. Balanced systems based upon the design flow values required by the mechanical engineer of the project, as well as submit written reports which summarize the testing and balancing and notes any deficiencies found.

Laborer

New York Rubber Recycling - Rotterdam, NY

October 2007 to April 2009

Utilized lift equipment, shredding machines and packaging materials to prepare product for distribution. Material Handler

Eber Brothers Wine & Liquor Distributors, Guilderland Centre, N.Y May 1995 to August 2007

Experienced in all facets of warehouse operations not limited to picking/packing orders, loading trucks, utilizing forklift, detailed record keeping and inventory control. Assistant Receiving Manager

Bradlees Department Store

July 1985 to May 1995

Responsible for the shipping outbound and receiving inbound merchandise. Supervised the placement of merchandise in its proper department.

Education

Associate in Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technical Services Hudson Valley Community College - Troy, NY

May 2011

Skills

• Brazing (5 years)

• Heat transfer

• Refrigeration (10+ years)

• Soldering (7 years)

• Visio

• Boiler

• Electrical Experience

• Shipping & receiving (10+ years)

• Power tools

• Hand tools

Certifications and Licenses

Drivers License

Forklift Certification

Additional Information

Skills:

● Diagnosing and servicing of heat transfer and refrigeration systems

● Performed troubleshooting and diagnosed electrical system malfunctions

● Designed and drafted residential/light commercial heating and cooling systems, using Manual-J, Manual-K, Visio Design and Carmel Load Calculation software

● Brazing and soldering

● Trained in 3-Phase and Single-Phase motor troubleshooting

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