MICHAEL A PERRY

16509 Maryland
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Home Phone (708) 339-6922
Cell Phone (708) 770-0254
E-mail
pmichaelperry9@aol.com
CAREER
SUMMARY Employment
with companies that enabled me to utilize my experience, training, and skills in HVACR
field: Service, Installation, and Construction. Shop/Plant knowledge incorporated in work
details.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

WORK HISTORY

ROBERTS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

May, 2007-May, 2008 Tinley Park, IL

Service Technician & Maintenance Inspector.

Made timely repairs on commercial rooftop units while ensuring mechanical operation
with good preventive maintenance procedures. Provided documentation of inspection and
troubleshooting results with plans detailing solutions to resolve mechanical problems.
Applied similar techniques on other equipment including boilers, furnaces, split level
systems, also; walk in coolers. Serious attention given to pressure washing coils, control
change out and instrument adjustments as needed.

AFFORDABLE COMFORT & HVAC

CONSTRUCTION INC. March, 2007-South Holland, IL
May, 2007
HVAC Installer Short term
project at new storage facility in Dolton Illinois. Installed furnaces as hanging units, used
insulated duct board for ductwork and installed a/c units. Residential project involved
duct assembly and hanging, installing furnace, hot water heater, and a/c unit. Ran several
service calls for employer.

FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING June, 2006-October, 2006

Bridgeview / Bedford Park, IL

Service Technician Temporary employment during company’s expansion and

busy season. Routine clean and checks on residential units of various brands. Discussed
with customers an effective plan of action for repairs and upkeep of their appliances.
Sold maintenance agreements and service contracts with customers understanding the
cost efficiency of such. Cut loss of time / expense by keeping well stocked truck with
OEM/ basic parts and accessories, accurate diagnosis of furnace, boiler, or a/c problem,
and the right tools for repair. Sold new units to replace unsafe or defective ones .
Michael A. Perry WORK HISTORY continued

MERCY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER September, 2004-October, 2005

Chicago, IL

HVAC Maintenance Mechanic Crew member of the Engineering

Department. Followed closely the guidelines set by Joint Commission / the State / &
Federal for medical facility maintenance. Performed preventive maintenance on air
handling units including pneumatic damper adjustments and oiling. Power washing
heating / cooling coils, changing fan belts, lubing blower motors, vortex and bearings.
Changed various filter media. Operated a packaged steam system for sterilization.
Preparatory work on cooling tower. Monitored pumps, chillers, solar control, and other
hospital equipment on an automated system in order to respond to internal alarms.
Assured active team work within department.

WANTUCK HEATING & AIRCONDITIONING,

INC. September, 1993- Chicago, IL
September, 2004
Service Technician Engaged in
regular scheduled tune-up / repair service on residential heating & cooling units, also
installed baseboard convectors in apartment dwellings. Serviced and maintained
commercial steam / hot water boilers and rooftop units. Installed ductwork, furnaces, a/c
units, hot water heaters, boilers, and dropped chimney liners. Other duties included
assisting shop fabricator with the making of sheet metal fittings, supplying ductwork
material and equipment for field install jobs. Delivery of parts, tools and controls to other
technicians at various job sights.

NAYLOR PIPE
COMPANY March, 1992- Chicago, IL
November, 1992
Pipe Shop
Chipper/Loader Filed / grind / reamed ends of freshly milled industrial pipe of
various diameters and gauges for couplings to be welded on. Leak tested and painted
welded spiral seamed pipe. Upon inspection by Plant Superintendent, flagged overhead
cranes for rigging finished pipes and loading them on flat bed trucks for shipping.

MANOR ELECTRIC December, 1982- September, 1983

Chicago, IL

Electrician Assistant Worked closely with electrician in wiring / electrical installation

for residential and commercial throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs.
 Michael A. Perry

ASSIGNMENTS THROUGH PIPEFITTERS

UNION LOCAL 597
Job occurrences range from
October 2005 - April 2010
BP REFINERY
Whiting, Indiana

Oct.-Nov. 2005
Replacement of industrial valves and flanges. Used metal plates to
blind / isolate pipelines for hydro blasting and steaming out residue
product.

Aug. 2008-Jan. 2009 Construction on number eleven pipe

still during an important shutdown. Replaced control & pressure relief
valves, ran above pipe still anaconda hoses joining several air manifold
tanks to four industrial air compressors for various air tools used during
project. Set up full length flanged piping for chemical and steam flushing
of vessels and other major components. Changed piping configuration of
four re-boiler vessels to their condensate pots (tanks). Installed steam trace
tubing for winterization. Fresh air trained to make repairs where H2S / SO
gases could be present. Ariel lift trained to make repairs and installations
high up.

JOLIET POWER HOUSE

Joliet, Illinois

Mar. 2006 One day job servicing voltage generator off line. Upgraded
ignition system on coal burner. Re-bolted and re-sealed turbine steamer,
lubricated turbine bearings, and cleaned out condensate traps.

US STEEL MILLS
Benton Harbor, Indiana

Apr.-May 2006 Maintenance and repair of blast furnaces

 included overhauling hydraulic drive shaft, replace steam valves, piping,
hoses, and valves to water cooling vessels. Installed cat tracks for conduit
and tubing runs, built valve driven doors, and replaced ignition
assemblies.

Michael A. Perry UNION ASSIGNMENTS continued

US STEEL MILLS
Gary, Indiana

Oct.-Nov. 2006 Re-piping job on water cooling

vessel below blast
furnace . Cut and threaded pipe for install, rebuilt supply water
manifold,
replaced hose assembly, installed new water trough.

Mar. 2007 One day job replacing specialty valves

linking water cooling
to castor ovens. Utilized OSHA, PPE, and equipment training to finish
work safely.

FORD STAMPING PLANT

Ford Heights, Illinois

Jul. 2008 Foreman over

three week project reconfiguring an
automobile assembly cell. Organized blue print strategy for changes in
routing copper tubing, hydraulic hoses, and piping from plant air.
Directed proper connection of accessories to robotic assembly arms.

LASALLE NUCLEAR POWER STATION

Ransom, Illinois

Feb. 2010 Assigned to work inside plant’s

protected and vital areas.
Replaced compression hoses inside reactor building. Replaced caps,
nozzles, and plugs on sprinkling system to a large transformer using ladder
and Ariel lift to reach components.
 ARCELOR / MITTEL STEEL
Portage, Indiana

Mar. 2010 An OSHA specific assignment lasting one shift. Changed

out control flow valves to ensure smooth opening / closing operation on
water vessels below blast furnace.

Michael A. Perry
EDUCATION HISTORY

Local Union 597 Training Center February, 2007-April, 2007

Mokena, IL

Course:
Union Certified Refrigeration
Refrigeration 410A upgrade//Basic Refrigeration 1
Technology Refresher course

ENVIRONMENTAL
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE July, 1996-July, 1997 Blue Island, IL

Course:
Heating, Air conditioning and Refrigeration

Training:
Classroom coverage of basic wiring and electricity.
Textbook/slides/visual aids helped with understanding electrical
circuitry, various types of heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment. Hands
on activity with units in school lab and use of training panels with
troubleshooting situations.
Certificates:

Certificate of Completion—HVACR Technology Curriculum

Certificate of Completion---Electricity Basic and Advanced
Certificate of Completion---Heating, Air Conditioning, &
Refrigeration
Technician Certification---“To Service/Install” Rheem High Efficiency Furnace
Certificate of Achievement-Puron- Environmentally Sound Refrigerant (R410A)
Certificate of Recognition--Student of the Section in Hydronic Heating
Systems Certificate of Recognition--Perfect Attendance
 EPA Certification—Universal
NATE Certification
OSHA Ten Hour Course

JAMES H. BOWEN
HIGH SCHOOL September, 1978-June, 1982 Chicago, IL

Course:
Mechanical / Design-Drafting
Floor plans/Blueprints-Architecture I & II Graduated 14 rank out
of 329 Achievements: References: Available on
request. Mechanical Drafting Awards