Stephen Allen

Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic with over 20 years of commercial and industrial HVAC-R service, maintenance, construction and commissioning experience, including approximately five years on Canadian oil sands sites. Experienced in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, building automation systems, chillers, hydronic and glycol systems, project coordination, crew supervision and safe execution of work in industrial facilities. Strong customer service, communication, planning and problem-solving skills with an excellent safety record.

Owner / Operator - Westwind Mechanical - Nanaimo, BC

(2016-05)

• Provided HVAC-R service, maintenance and installation work for commercial and residential clients throughout central Vancouver Island.
• Managed safety, costs, schedules, quality assurance, commissioning and turnover while ensuring compliance with specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinated with client engineers, field coordinators, superintendents, subcontractors and quality personnel to resolve field issues and support successful project execution.
• Planned, scheduled and forecast work, materials and resources while maintaining a strong customer service focus.

HVAC Foreman - Guthrie Mechanical - Fort McMurray, AB

(2010-03 - 2016-05)

• Planned and supervised crews of 10-15 technicians plus multiple subcontractors on Suncor OPP oil sands projects.
• Determined work methods, manpower requirements, materials, tools, equipment, rentals and maintenance schedules while maintaining productivity and crew morale.
• Provided safety leadership, audited field-level hazard assessments and assisted with development of job safety analyses.
• Planned HVAC installations and preventive maintenance programs in industrial oil sands environments.

HVAC Technician - Gateway Refrigeration - Nanaimo, BC

(2004-06 - 2010-03)

• Serviced and maintained commercial HVAC-R equipment, primarily supermarket rack refrigeration systems.
• Supervised grocery-store installations and repairs and performed industrial HVAC service in pulp mill environments.
• Troubleshot and repaired HVAC electrical circuits and worked with building management systems.
• Worked with glycol heating/reheat systems and closed-loop chiller systems while maintaining health and safety requirements.
• Identified cost-saving measures to support profitability for both the company and clients.

Red Seal Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic - Refrigeration - JARTS

Common Core Electronics - BCIT