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Eric Chastain

Mt. Auburn

Summary

With a proven track record at Henson Robinson Company, I excel in enhancing HVAC system efficiency and reliability through expert installation and maintenance. Skilled in reading blueprints and complex troubleshooting, my hands-on experience and commitment to safety have significantly reduced repair needs. My adeptness in team collaboration ensures project success and customer satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial HVAC Technician/ Installer

Henson Robinson Company
11.2019 - Current
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
  • Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
  • Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
  • Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
  • Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schemes and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
  • Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in manufacturing facilities.
  • Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile into service reports.
  • Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
  • Calibrated equipment to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.

Landscape Technician

Clean Cut Lawn Care
03.2017 - 11.2019
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
  • Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
  • Completed timesheets and project reports on time to maintain client files for future reference.
  • Collected and removed debris at job sites.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained commercial and residential landscapes with comprehensive and diverse team.

Education

Star Certification - HVAC-R

UA Local 137 Plumbers& Steamfitters Apprenticeship
Springfield, IL
05-2024

HVAC-R

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
05-2019

High School Diploma -

Rochester High School
Rochester, IL
05-2018

Skills

  • New system installation, including boilers, chillers, split systems, refrigeration systems, data room/ laboratory units, doas systems, VRV systems
  • Piping using materials such as black iron, pvc plastic and copper Using a variety of pipe joining methods
  • Reading blueprints
  • Material ordering
  • Building automation and controls work including DDC systems and pneumatics
  • Wiring and commissioning
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Fuel gas piping
  • Power burner installation and troubleshooting
  • Installing and maintaining pumps for hot and chilled water systems
  • Repairing refrigeration systems
  • Installing and maintaining variable frequency drives
  • Safety

Timeline

Commercial HVAC Technician/ Installer

Henson Robinson Company
11.2019 - Current

Landscape Technician

Clean Cut Lawn Care
03.2017 - 11.2019

Star Certification - HVAC-R

UA Local 137 Plumbers& Steamfitters Apprenticeship

HVAC-R

Lincoln Land Community College

High School Diploma -

Rochester High School
Eric Chastain