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Abou Cherif

Charlotte

Summary

Maintenance Technician with extensive expertise spanning over 20 years, specializing in appliance installation & repair, HVAC, and electrical wiring. Demonstrates a strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently, ensuring optimal system performance and satisfaction. Committed to leveraging skills in MIG and TIG welding, plumbing, and maintenance to drive innovation and enhance operational effectiveness in future roles.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Technician

Aramark
03.2016 - Current
  • Swiftly resolve technical issues, troubleshoot hardware, boost system uptime, and increase satisfaction.
  • Perform semi-skilled tasks such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing repairs.
  • Appliance repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
  • Coordinate with contractors, optimizing resource allocation while managing expense reports, ensuring budget compliance.
  • Perform ongoing preventative maintenance to the facility, as well as perform routine inspections and minor repairs to company vehicles.

Maintenance Technician

Hyde Park Partners
06.2014 - 03.2016
  • Installed data lines for computer networks
  • Installed electrical wiring for power panels and electrical power boxes
  • Replaced light ballast and light fixtures
  • Performed plumbing tasks such as replacing wax rings, toilets, and gaskets as needed
  • Installed and repaired walls, using drywall, sheet rock, and trimming
  • Determined root causes for equipment and facility issues, corrected as needed
  • Performed preventative maintenance/and maintenance checks on HVAC units, fire extinguishers, ice machines, exit lights and eye wash stations

Fabricator/Welder

National Construction/Calvest
02.2013 - 02.2016
  • Fabricating
  • Welding
  • Build Construction Fences from Galvanized Pipes

Technician

Aerotek/Knapheide
11.2012 - 01.2013
  • Welding
  • Wiring Electrical Panels on Utility Vehicles
  • Installed Harness on Utility Vehicles
  • Fabricated Body Work for Vehicles
  • Installed Electrical Components (Computer Stands, Distribution Blocks etc.)

Technician

Facilicom under Duke Power
06.2010 - 09.2012
  • Installed new HVAC Units
  • Serviced older units.
  • Electrical Panel Wiring.
  • Welding

Technician

Kellogg
01.2005 - 03.2010
  • Maintenance Rotary, Radiator, and Wire Cut Machinery.
  • Responsible for all PM, and TPM of all machines.
  • Kept Detailed Documentation of all completed work, root cause of failure, and solution for fix.

Education

Diploma - Engineering Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA
01.2002

Skills

  • MIG Welding
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Blueprint reading
  • Carpentry
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Appliance diagnosis, repair, and installation

Languages

English
French
Arabic

Timeline

Technician

Aramark
03.2016 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Hyde Park Partners
06.2014 - 03.2016

Fabricator/Welder

National Construction/Calvest
02.2013 - 02.2016

Technician

Aerotek/Knapheide
11.2012 - 01.2013

Technician

Facilicom under Duke Power
06.2010 - 09.2012

Technician

Kellogg
01.2005 - 03.2010

Diploma - Engineering Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
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