HVAC-R Lead/Manager

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1909857

HVAC-R SERVICE MANAGER | COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION | SUPERMARKET & RETAIL SYSTEMS

Core Expertise

• Commercial refrigeration system troubleshooting, installation, and retrofits for retail and industrial facilities.
• Supermarket and convenience-store refrigeration lifecycle management and targeted leak mitigation.
• Team leadership and field supervision of up to 13 technicians with hiring and training responsibilities.
• Preventive maintenance planning and emergency response for retail, warehouse, and institutional facilities.
• Electrical controls, PLCs, and low-voltage systems integration supporting HVAC equipment reliability.

Project Background

• Led R22-to-R407C refrigerant conversion projects across multiple retail refrigeration sites to extend equipment life.
• Executed a leak-reduction program that cut refrigerant loss by approximately 95% at aging grocery locations.
• Delivered preventive maintenance and rapid service for supermarkets, convenience stores, refrigerated warehouses, and hospitals.
• Managed contractor coordination, billing, and vendor work during store recovery and disaster-response operations.
• Maintained emergency generators, energy management systems, and cold-chain continuity to minimize product loss.

Key Skills

• HVAC-R systems, industrial refrigeration, ammonia refrigeration, and commercial cold-chain operations.
• Preventive maintenance programs, equipment repair, planned maintenance, and rapid field troubleshooting.
• Electrical systems, low-voltage controls, boilers, PLC familiarity, and controls integration.
• Team supervision, scheduling, hiring, training, performance management, and contractor coordination.
• Brazing, leak detection, refrigerant handling, EPA compliance, and safety-focused service practices.
• Service management with billing, invoicing, emergency response, and vendor relationship oversight.

Education

• Associate, Electrical Construction and Maintenance — Hudson Valley Community College

Awards & Recognition

• EPA Universal Certification; EPA Type II and Type III refrigerant certifications
• Journeyman HVAC certification and CT Journeyman's License D2
• Multiple industry certifications in refrigeration safety and equipment service practices

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned HVAC-R service manager with over 20 years of commercial refrigeration experience who has led field teams of up to 13 technicians. Delivered measurable savings, including an approximate 95% reduction in refrigerant leaks and successful R22-to-R407C system upgrades. Hands-on leader who trains technicians, manages vendors, and ensures cold-chain continuity and rapid emergency response.