CHRISTINE ZIMMERMAN ***************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration field utilizing my skills in HVAC/R, building controls systems (BAS), inventory control, audit and supervisory experience.
Skills
HVAC/R & BAS, inventory, SAP, quality control, equipment operation, MIG welding, brazed, torched, soldered and spot-welding experience, forklift operation, cost reporting, management reporting, inventory reporting, customer service, procurement, and cash handling.
Education & Certifications
2023 Texas Department License & Regulation AC & Refrigeration Certification Renewal #63251
2016 Certifications
10-Hour OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Fundamentals of Steam, Water Chiller Operation, Basic Electricity for AC Techs
2014 EPA 608 Universal Certification
2013 - 2014 Fortis Institute
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
4.0 GPA; President’s List every Module
Professional Experience
HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM DECEMBER 2020 – PRESENT
BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN
Monitor the Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) which controls all facility infrastructure systems for the 400-bed facility, emergency center, and the clinical care facilities, all of which care for 80,000 patients per year.
Monitor and assess any out-of-range readings for:
oOR & Isolation room temperature, humidity, and negative pressure
oAir handlers, chill water systems, and steam systems
oMedical air (oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide), and medical vacuum
oGenerator annunciator
Assign workorders to onsite technicians to:
oResolve any out-of-range alarms from the Metasys control system
oHandle staff generated maintenance requests
oManage emergency work created via phone calls to the control center
oMonitor all workorders to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion
Liaison between the hospital personnel, contractors and engineering management which includes issuing and revoking permits to all external workers allowing entry to the hospital
Fire alarm control panel monitoring
oMange the alarm system for sprinkler impairment maintenance
oSmoke/fire alarms – directing staff and emergency services to the location of the alarm or pull station
Continuing education: attends classes given by Johnson Controls for Metasys, VAV Boxes, Air Handlers etc… to increase by knowledge of the controls systems in place at Harris Health
EUROSCHULE OF ASCHAFFENBURG AUGUST 2018 – MARCH 2020
LANGUAGE STUDENT
Moved to Germany with my family and enrolled in language school to become fluent in German in order to obtain employment. School was cancelled due to Corona and we were scheduled to move back to the US in May 2020, however we were not able to return until the end of October 2020 due to the virus.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON – HOUSTON, TX MARCH 2015 – MAY 2018
HVAC JOURNEYMAN Feb 2018 – May 2018
Promoted to HVAC Journeyman and continued conducting Journeyman duties on second shift for the 75+ buildings on campus.
INTERIM HVAC JOURNEYMAN OCT 2015 – Feb 2018
Assumed HVAC Journeyman duties on 2nd shift without a helper and independently handled all calls for repair and maintenance for approximately 75 buildings on campus:
Promoted to the emergency on call rotation team
Promoted to the special projects team:
oInstalled 3 Aerco domestic hot water heaters (235psig), which supplied multiple buildings
oRemoved & replaced piping using the pro press method
oRemoval & installation of split systems
oReplacement of sump pumps ranging in size from 25 gallons per minute (gpm) to 118 gmp
Read and interpreted electrical & ladder schematics for troubleshooting issues
Adjust Actuators maintained by the Building Automation Systems Group
Repaired / Replaced / Maintained
oSplit units – 1.5 to 5 tons
oAir handlers – 3 to 24 tons
oRoof top package units - 5 to 30 tons
oFan coil units
oFume hood exhaust
oCheck valves & steam traps up to 85psi
oChill water air handlers
oHydronic systems
HVAC HELPER Mar 2015 – Sep 2015
Trained and assisted the 2nd shift HVAC Journeyman with calls to assess and repair residential, commercial, and industrial heating, air, and ventilation systems including:
University Dorms, University Housing, University Hotel residential units – Goodman 1.5 ton up to & including Goodman 5 ton units
oRepaired split units – replaced contactors, condenser fan motors, hard start kits, capacitors, and compressors on the condenser unit.
oRepaired air handler/evaporator – replaced centrifugal fans (blower wheel), blower motors, and evaporator coils
oReplaced/installed split systems when repair was not possible
University Buildings (3 – 10 floor buildings) repaired & maintained roof top package units (RTUs), Mcquay, Leibert, Carrier, Trane, & Daikin units ranging from 5 to 30 tons
oRepair – change out control boards, replace fan relays, and replace thermistors
oMaintenance – replace belts, filters and clean condenser coils
University IT Server rooms, repair & maintain Chiller Units which are used to cool the rooms with water & refrigerant – York, Mcquay, & Carrier units ranging from 40 to 104 ton units
oRepair - Replacement of chillier compressors, replace Crank case heater, Circuit Board replacement, thermistors, condenser fan motors
oMaintenance – clean coils
Boilers
oRepair – change out flame sensors, Ignition controls, heating elements, circuit boards, pumps
Fan Coil units – use hot / cold water to maintain temp
oRepair – replace motors
oMaintain – changing belts, filters
Research & Engineering buildings (7 – 10 Buildings) - Fume Hoods – exhaust fans
oRepair - replace belts & motors
oMaintenance – replace belts and grease the motors
FORTIS INSTITUTE – HOUSTON, TX SEPTEMBER 2013 – NOVEMBER 2014
HVAC-R Student Sep 2013 – Nov 2014
Taught to troubleshoot and manage A/C, Heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems in order to maintain a healthy, comfortable environment in residential and commercial facilities. Education was obtained both from a principles and theory perspective in class as well as hands on instruction in a lab setting.
Learned to read schematics in order to
oTroubleshooting issues
oUnderstand how equipment is wired
Utilized my 11 year’s experience in welding (MIG, torch), brazing, and soldering
Understand and implement safely practices including utilizing disconnects, breakers, and volt meters
Instructor assigned a special project to me and the other President List student to assess 4 Goodman units to determine why they were non-operational and then using parts from each to create at least one functional unit
LAB CORP – BURLINGTON, NC SEPTEMBER 2010 – JULY 2013
Lead Warehouse Assistant Jan 2011 – Jul 2013
Inventory management and control
Supervised staff of 11
Supervised the receiving of raw materials for two warehouses
Lead receiver in charge of controlled substance handling and point of contact for FDA audits
Generated end of month distribution reports to management
Operated various equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks
Shipper Sept 2010 – Dec 2010
Customer Order fulfilment
Monitored and restocked front-end inventory when prescribed levels were reached
Brought on as a full-time employee after 4 months
PRIME PERSONNEL – BURLINGTON, NC JUNE 2010 – AUGUST 2010
Receiver
Complete weekly cycle counts
Received and restocked the warehouse
Operated forklift
J.H. LITTLE & SONS – BURLINGTON, NC JANUARY 2010 – MAY 2010
Electrician’s Helper
Assisted in installing and wiring fixtures
Supply electricians with materials and tools
Wired reciprocals and assisted in wiring new homes
WALMART – HOUSTON, TX FEBRUARY 2009 – AUGUST 2009
Asset Protection Specialist
Detection of shoplifting and the apprehension of shoplifting suspects
Provide loss prevention training
Conduct weekly store safety meetings
Implement proactive measures to prevent inventory loss
Investigate inventory and cash losses
Daily use and viewing of CCTV and digital records to aid in the apprehension and prosecution of theft
NEW SOUTH PARKING – HOUSTON, TX APRIL 2007 – DECEMBER 2008
Assistant Area Manager
Managed all terminal parking at IAH
Supervised staff of 75+ people
Monitored cash control procedures
Responded to and resolved customer inquiries and issues
Ensured the facility and equipment (i.e. gates, credit card machines) were properly maintained
Responsible for end of day closing processes and running the appropriate management reports