Refrigeration Production Manager - Zenag Chicken Production
(2022-04)
- Managing a team of 6 technicians carrying out installations, services and repairs to Refrigeration Air conditioning and Chiller equipment that freeze Chicken portions overnight for production
- Responsible for ordering of refrigeration and Air conditioning material, and equipment for minor projects services and repairs, to Refrigeration and Air conditioning equipment on site
- Networking and arranging most cost effective spares as back up for chicken production refrigeration equipment
- Communicate and mobilize Training providers to supply training and development of service team
- Networking with overseas providers to supply Refrigeration and Air conditioning spares, used to carry out repairs on site, and also to other branches in CBD areas
- Follow up with delivery of spares from suppliers via emails and telephonic communication
- Conducting Toolbox Talks and regular meetings, updating staff on Safety issues, discussing and resolving technical challenges experienced on the site
- Formulation of technical Training modules to empower staff with Electrical schematics and component operation
- Responsible for staff appraisals of technical team and liaising with senior Management by trying to improve existing working conditions
- Create Service Check Lists to monitor operations of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Ventilation Equipment
- Create Service Check Lists to extend and sustain the longevity of the company Assets
- Installing Ducted Air conditioning and ventilation equipment to increase air flow in the production areas
- Installations and commissioning of Split systems, Under ceilings, Floor mounted, Ceiling Cassettes, Shell and tube, Ducted and Central Packaged Air conditioning units, namely Daikin, Carrier and Mitsubishi brands
- All operating on R410 Refrigerant
- Conduct routine checks on performance of equipment, Power tools, Hand tools and the workmanship of employees carrying out services and repairs on the site
Refrigeration Technician - COLD Curve Refrigeration
(2018-11 - 2021-11)
- Repairs to Cold rooms and Freezer rooms, Refrigeration Racks systems Self Contained units and Heat reclaim systems for hot water reticulation
- Work on Buildings and shopping centers
- Working on different types of Controllers: Carel, Danfoss, Dixell, Elliwel and Emmerson that monitor and control the temps of Air conditioning and Refrigeration equipment
- Carrying out regular Standby duties for emergency repairs on food processing and refrigeration Air conditioning and Ventilation equipment at Woolworths, Pick and Pay and Shoprite outlets
Refrigeration Mechanic - Commercial Refrigeration Services (CRS)
(2016-10 - 2018-11)
- Operating, Servicing and repairs to Freon and Co.2 Refrigeration system at different FMCG Outlets: Woolworths, Makro's and Shoprites
- Programming of Danfoss controllers
- Assisting installation teams to carry out commissioning of Air conditioning and refrigeration equipment at different sites
- Exposure to multiple types of Refrigeration/Air conditioning controllers and systems
Senior Refrigeration Technician - Facilities Dept. - LSG Sky Scheffs
(2015-08 - 2017-08)
- Repairs and services to Refrigeration and Air conditioning equipment on Food production site
- Carrying out repairs to Deep Fryers, Baking Dough Mixers, Dish washing and industrial food sealing machines
- Built in Industrial Ovens and hot plates
- Repairs and Services to Blast Chillers and Freezer rooms, Splits, Under Ceilings and Packaged Air conditioning units
Managing Director - LA Refrigeration Air conditioning Pty Ltd.
(2010-06 - 2015-08)
Managing staff of 8 technicians. Sub-contracting work on Government buildings in Johannesburg and Pretoria CBD Area.
- Repairs to Shoprite Multiplex Refrigeration Systems
- Servicing and installations of Water Chillers for Buildings, Ducted and Split air cons, and Under Ceilings Cassettes Air conditioning units
- Assessor at LA Training Academy, training and development government Projects for the youth
- Public works Buildings, Air Cons, Ventilation, Chillers, Cold rooms and Freezer room Systems
Refrigeration Technician - Coll Call Refrigeration
(2007-12 - 2010-05)
- Repairs to Commercial Fridges, Freezer Rooms and Cold rooms
- Chillers and Uprights Fridges
- Island Freezers and Butchery Cases, Drop Temps and display Fridges at Shoprite outlets FMCG Chain Stores
Refrigeration Technician - Air Care Ltd Bermuda - Bermuda
(2004-11 - 2007-11)
- Repairs and services to air conditioning, Splits air con units, Ceiling Cassettes, Under ceiling units Ventilation and Exhaust Fans at different outlets on the Island
- Air conditioning brands: Mitsubishi, Carrier, LG, Sanyo, Daikin
- Services to Freezer rooms, Cold Rooms, and Under Bar counters
- Skills transfer to the local youth in Bermuda on installations of Air cons and services of refrigeration units
Refrigeration Technician - ABI (Coca Cola)
(2002-07 - 2004-10)
- Repairs and maintenance to beverage coolers, Vending Machines, Fountain Machines, Cold rooms and Reach in Freezers
- Travelling and carrying out services at different outlets
- Regular Standby duties for emergency repairs
Apprentice - Matador Refrigeration
(1988-03 - 2001-04)
Served apprenticeship training. Repairing and servicing of Refrigeration Equipment under different journeymen supervision.
