Welcome to The Sparky Life Podcast, where we celebrate careers in skilled trades with your host, Lia Lamela.

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In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Eduardo Felix Diaz, a Senior Controls Tech at Johnson Controls, with over two decades of experience. Eduardo is known for his sense of humor and ability to spark debate, which was evident when he reacted to one of Lia’s reels. With his extensive background in HVAC controls, Eduardo shares insights about the complexity and specialization of his field, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of working in service roles.

🔑Key Takeaways from this Episode:

👉🏼 Specialization in HVAC Controls: Eduardo discusses the highly specialized nature of HVAC controls, which requires knowledge of networking, mechanical systems, and control protocols.

👉🏼 Service Work Mentality: Service requires a unique personality, balancing puzzle-solving skills, and the ability to handle pressure without much support.

👉🏼 The Issue of Incomplete Training: Eduardo highlights the common problem in the trades—service technicians often lack proper mentorship, leading to a cycle of mediocrity and incomplete problem-solving.

👉🏼 Self-Education and Hunger for Knowledge: Eduardo emphasizes the importance of being proactive in learning, seeking knowledge independently, and balancing confidence with humility in service work.

👉🏼 Challenges in the Service Industry: The discussion touches on the inherent inefficiencies of service divisions in large corporations, where training and mentorship are often neglected, leading to short-term fixes rather than long-term solutions.

🗨 Quotes:

⚡ "Jack of all trades. Master of none, but oftentimes better than just the than just master of one. Yes, and, I get it. But it also means that not everyone, not all of us are going to be this jack of all trades that really are jacks of all trades, just because you get bits and pieces of everything." – Eduardo Felix Diaz

⚡"I didn’t become complacent. If I can't understand how something works, it drives me nuts until I solve the problem." – Lia Lamela

⚡ “You might be able to get units back online and get them working, but that doesn't mean you actually know what you're doing in reality, even as a control tech" – Eduardo Felix Diaz


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Thank you for joining us on this insightful episode. Stay tuned for more stories and wisdom from professionals in skilled trades!