Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Trade License
Accomplishments
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Ricky Santana

HVAC Journeyman
Framingham

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Hvac and Sheet Metal. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

RM Mechanical Services LLC
10.2011 - Current

Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.

  • Removed old equipment and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
  • Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Installed cold climate Heat pumps.

HVAC-R Service Technician

Middlesex Cooling
12.2008 - 09.2011
  • Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
  • Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.

Controls Technician

Energy Management Of New England
10.2007 - 10.2008
  • Skilled in troubleshooting control system malfunctions and creating plans for repair.
  • Maintained accurate spreadsheets and records of system operations.
  • Installed and adjusted sensors and thermostats.

Education

HVAC/R Technical School - HVAC/R

Rets Technical Center

GED -

Adult Education Center

Skills

  • HVAC/R
  • Equipment Replacement
  • Technical troubleshooting and repairs
  • Project Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Documenting problems
  • Soldering and brazing
  • Quality control analysis
  • Reading blueprints
  • Small Business Management
  • Contractor negotiations

Certification

Ferris State EPA Universal

Affiliations

Mass save Heat Pump Installer Contractor

Trade License

Sheet Metal journey person un-restricted April 2005 - present

Accomplishments

Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to design and install HVAC systems including six cold-climate heat pumps, an ERV, and bathroom exhaust system for the Aviation Classroom at Greater Lawrence Technical School, supporting workforce development by mentoring students in applied HVAC practices. I also got to work with my daughter and autistic son on this project and it was a great success.

Timeline

Mitsubishi City Multi Installation Essentials

01-2024

Mitsubishi Smart Multi Installation Essentials

01-2024

Mitsubishi Diamond System builder Seminar

12-2023

Emerson Swan Heat Pump Sizing

01-2023

Business Owner/Operator

RM Mechanical Services LLC
10.2011 - Current

HVAC-R Service Technician

Middlesex Cooling
12.2008 - 09.2011

Controls Technician

Energy Management Of New England
10.2007 - 10.2008

RHVAC Program Certification HVAC/R School

04-2005

Ferris State EPA Universal

06-2004

GED -

Adult Education Center

HVAC/R Technical School - HVAC/R

Rets Technical Center
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