Steve Harrill: From Scraping Gaskets to Industry Leader

The conversation delves into the guest's early exposure to refrigeration, his transition to industrial refrigeration, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge and training. It also covers his entrepreneurial journey, challenges, and growth of Chiller Services, as well as the future of the refrigeration trade. The guest shares insights on refrigerant reclamation, quality control, and safety in the trade, and explains the role of a refrigeration technician. The conversation delves into the challenges faced in refrigeration work, highlighting technical expertise and industry challenges as key takeaways. The discussion provides valuable insights into the complexities of the trade and the need for specialized knowledge and skills to navigate industry challenges effectively. Key TopicsSteve Harrill’s career path in refrigerationIndustry innovations in refrigerant recovery and testingSafety practices and lessons in HVAC and industrial refrigerationFrom Scraping Gaskets to Industry Leader: Steve Harrill’s Refrigeration JourneyRefrigerant Recovery and Testing: Insights from Steve Harrill"I didn't want to do this when I was older.""The engineers at Trane are just amazing.""The brotherhood in the trade is incredible."Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Trade and Personal Journey05:05 Career Development and Training10:25 Overcoming Personal Challenges and ADHD15:29 Navigating Challenges During COVID-1920:38 Safety in the Trade and Personal Experiences27:24 Lessons Learned from Mistakes31:09 The Importance of Hands-On Experience35:24 Unexpected Calls in the Field40:50 Innovations in Refrigeration Technology ResourcesChiller Services Refrigerants - https://chillerservicesrefrigerants.comAmalina Technologies - https://AmalinaTechnologies.comNational Science Foundation ERC - https://www.nsf.govAHRI Standards and Technical Committee - https://www.ahrinet.orgGuest linksLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/steveharrillWebsite - https://AmalinaTechnologies.com Keywordsrefrigeration, refrigerant recovery, HVAC, ammonia, industrial refrigeration, safety, innovation, refrigerant testing, HVAC careers, industry future