Leslie August

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

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.

Secondary Education - Bechet Senior Secondary School (1980-01 - 1985-12)

NTC 1 (National Technical Certificate) - Electrical Trade - LC Johnson Technical School (1986-01 - 1986-12)

NTC 2 (National Technical Certificate) - Electrical Trade - LC Johnson Technical School (1987-01 - 1987-12)

NTC 3 (National Technical Certificate) - Engineering Electronics - Refrigeration - LC Johnson Technical School (1988-01 - 1988-12)

Advance Electrical Certificate - Electrical - Pelindaba Skills Institute (2001-01 - 2001-12)

Trade test Certificate - Qualification - MEITB - South Africa - Assessment College of South Africa (2001-01 - 2001-12)

Refrigeration Assessor Certificate - Refrigeration - Assessment College of South Africa (2015-01 - 2015-12)

Certificate of Participation - Good practices Refrigeration - Flammable Refrigerants, Refrigeration Controls - Maintenance and Fault Finding - Praxis Vocational (2024-01 - 2024-12)