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How have these changes affect- What do you like least? Proba-
5 ed your job as a technician? Be- 10 bly the dirt and grease. Weather
ing able to diagnose equipment via the can be an issue as well. But overall I really
touchscreen as opposed to having to pull enjoy the work.
panels off and put a meter on everything
has made trouble shooting the problem How long did it take you to
easier. 11 acquire your CFESA certifica-
tions? After eight years of experience in
What is the biggest challenge you the field, completion of the exams only
6 face? Access to equipment and be- took a short period of time. Starting with
ing in the kitchen during a busy time of the electrical certification, I would take
day. a book home, study for a few days, and
then take the test. I repeated this for each
What has been your most “teach- certification and the process took about
7 able moment”? There is not a single a year to a year and a half. Scott is not
event that sticks out. Even after 10 years I only a master tech, but has acquired all 4
still make mistakes. You just have to make CFESA certifications.
sure you don’t make the same mistakes
twice. I still learn new stuff every day.

What advice would you give some- Now that you have achieved
8 one looking to start a career in 12 these certifications, how do
this industry? This is a good industry and you feel they have helped your career?
you can make a career out of it, but you Even though I had been in the industry
must be patient with it. You aren’t going for several years before taking the tests,
to learn everything overnight. It’s a great I learned something new from each el-
path for people with mechanical abilities. ement while studying for the exams. I
would recommend all technicians strive
What do you like most about your to achieve their certifications regardless
9 position? Being out and about. Go- of how long they’ve been in the industry.
ing to different places, meeting new peo-
ple, being my own supervisor and work-
ing independently.

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