Lorenzo Palmer
Lawrenceville
Summary
Experienced Lead Refrigeration Technician skilled in refrigeration troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and ammonia safety procedures. Proven ability to lead teams and conduct thorough system inspections to enhance operational efficiency. Hardworking communicator with great multitasking, collaboration and leadership skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Refrigeration Technician
Boars Head Provisions
Jarratt
12.2024 - Current
- Conduct regular maintenance and inspections on the refrigeration system to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily refrigeration maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Reported issues and solutions to manager and supervisor to ensure timely resolution.
- Schedule and assign work orders for refrigeration techs to keep the plant running efficiently.
- Reading and understanding MOCs and other documents in APSM.
- Facilitated team meetings to improve communication and leadership within the refrigeration team.
Refrigeration Technician
Boars Head Provisions
Jarratt
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting of ammonia-based refrigeration units.
- 3 certificates for IRTC course completion.
- Conducted inspections to pinpoint and correct valve group leaks.
- Managed daily tasks with thorough record-keeping to ensure operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills in troubleshooting and maintenance processes.
- Acquired extensive knowledge over three years, enhancing expertise in refrigeration systems.
Lead Person - Production
Boars Head Provisions
Jarratt
10.2015 - 03.2021
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to 15 to 25 associates, enhancing continuous improvement efforts.
- Increased team productivity by effectively delegating tasks and setting clear expectations.
- Resolved team conflicts, fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment.
- Assumed supervisory duties during staff absences, maintaining smooth team operations.
General Employee
Boars Head Provisions
Jarratt
03.2012 - 10.2015
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Trained and learned every position on ham pack production line.
- Jack driver and logged tree count into the system including over 40 to 60 trees a day
Education
Certificate - Industrial Refrigeration
Industrial Refrigeration Technical College
Lyndhurst, VA10-2024
Certificate - Industrial Refrigeration
Industrial Refrigeration Technical College
Lyndhurst, VA06-2023
High School Diploma -
Greensville County High School
Emporia, VA06-2010
Skills
- Refrigeration systems
- Refrigeration troubleshooting
- Ammonia safety procedures
- Valve group repair
- System inspections
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
Timeline
Lead Refrigeration Technician
Boars Head Provisions
12.2024 - Current
Refrigeration Technician
Boars Head Provisions
03.2021 - 12.2024
Lead Person - Production
Boars Head Provisions
10.2015 - 03.2021
General Employee
Boars Head Provisions
03.2012 - 10.2015
Certificate - Industrial Refrigeration
Industrial Refrigeration Technical College
Certificate - Industrial Refrigeration
Industrial Refrigeration Technical College
High School Diploma -
Greensville County High School