Robert W. Westfall

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Humble, TX 77396

832-***-****

Experience

June 2011- June 2012

Owner Operator Affordable A/C and Heating

Diagnosis and repair of residential split A/C and Heating systems, invoice writing, sales of new equipment and quotes for new A/C and/or Heating systems. Responsible for advertising, taxes, record keeping, truck inventory and service call scheduling.

March 2011-June 2011 TurnKey Automation/ Petrologistics

Analyzer Technician

Responsible for correct calibrations and maintenance of on-line analytical equipment including AAI, ABB GCs, various Oxygen and Total Hydrocarbon Analyzers. Maintenance included but not limited to: Diagnosis of online analyzer failures, Repairs of online analyzers and sample systems. Calibration of online analyzers (according to maintenance schedules and procedures). Documentation of maintenance and repairs in analyzer maintenance database. Contract position

June 2010- February 2011 Austin Industries/Total Chemicals

Analyzer Technician

Responsible for the correct operation and maintenance of ABB GC’s, calibration and operation of pH meters, moisture analyzers, paramagnetic oxygen analyzers, various IR analyzers as well as LEL and carbon monoxide analyzers. Contract position.

August 2009- June 2010

Owner Operator Affordable A/C and Heating

Diagnosis and repair of residential split A/C and Heating systems, invoice writing, sales of new equipment and quotes for new A/C and/or Heating systems. Responsible for advertising, taxes, record keeping, truck inventory and service call scheduling.

Nov 2008- August 2009 Larry’s A/C &Heating Services, Houston, TX

Commissioned A/C & Heating Technician

Diagnosis and repair of residential split A/C and Heating systems, invoice writing, sales of new equipment and quotes for new A/C and/or Heating systems.

June 2008-Oct 2008 Wingo Services/ OxyChem Houston, TX

Analyzer Technician

Responsible for the correct operation and maintenance of ABB GC’s, calibration and operation of pH meters, panamtetrics moisture analyzers, paramagnetic oxygen analyzers, various IR analyzers as well as LEL and carbon monoxide analyzers. Contract position.

June 2007- June 2008 Autumn A/C and Heating Houston, TX

Lead HVAC Technician

Diagnosis and repair of residential split A/C and Heating systems, invoice writing, sales of new equipment and quotes for new A/C and/or Heating systems. Diagnosis and repair of light industrial, split and RTU’s

November 2005-May 2007 Safe Fuels Conroe, TX

Senior Chemical Analyst

Charged with the timely and accurate analysis in support of pilot plant and plant production of BioDiesel Fuels. Developed GC, titration, separation and other techniques for analysis of samples. Organized and developed written procedures, sample data base, and sample data storage.

January 2005- November 2005 Larry’s A/C &Heating Services, Houston, TX

Commissioned A/C & Heating Technician

Diagnosis and repair of residential split A/C and Heating systems, invoice writing, sales of new equipment and quotes for new A/C and/or Heating systems. Generated $50,000 in net profit sales.

Jan 1997– July 2004 Chevron/Phillips, PPC Pasadena, TX

Analytical Systems Technician

Responsible for correct calibrations and maintenance of on-line analytical equipment including AAI GCs, AAI, GPC, HPLC, Rosemount GCs, various Oxygen and Total Hydrocarbon Analyzers. Maintenance included but not limited to: Diagnosis of online analyzer failures, Repairs of online analyzers and sample systems. Calibration of online analyzers (according to maintenance schedules and procedures). Documentation of maintenance and repairs in analyzer maintenance database. On-call duty (pager).

1995–1997 Austin Industries Houston, TX Analyzer Technician/ Lab Technician

Assigned to Enterprise Products, Exxon Chemical, Georgia Pacific, Molten Metal

Duties included maintenance of on-line analyzers such as Houston Atlas H2S, Parametric moisture, ABB GCs and BTU analyzers, titrations and various lab duties.

1990–1995 Otto York/ Glitsch Technology Houston, TX

Chemical Analyst

Designed the Laboratory from specifications given by Engineers and within budget.

Responsible for proper and correct analysis in support of pilot plant operations.

Interfaced HPChem software with Excel to yield graphs, minute by minute analysis and analytical deviation reports. Designed analysis using a variety of means including GC, Purge and Trap, HPLC, titrations, UV/Vis and various ASTM and EPA Methods.

1984–1990 Interox America Deer Park, TX

Laboratory Technician II

Responsible for the QA analysis of Hydrogen Peroxide and accompanying processes.

In 1986 transferred to specialty analysis and R&D in support of sales.

Helped develop PPB analysis of metals in Hydrogen Peroxide.

USAF 1973-79 Honorable Discharge

Education

170 college level semester hours, chemistry, mathematics and physics, transcripts available on request, Electronics Certification, Associates Applied Science HVAC/R

Sponsored courses:

Huntsman Carrier, Proper Installation Techniques, Basic A/C Loading, Advanced Trouble Shooting,

Am. Std. Three Wire installations, Multi-Speed Motor Troubleshooting both condenser and blower.

Applied Automation, Basic Chromatography, Basic and Advanced Programming, Basic Repair and Maintenance

TASC, Advanced Chromatography Column Optimization

American Chemical Society, Chromatography Techniques and Problem Solving.

Other License, etc.

TWIC Card Holder

TACL B00028972E

EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification

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