Courage Chifamba
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
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About
Results-driven Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician with 6 years of experience specializing in industrial cold chain, commercial HVAC systems and residential cooling units. Proven track record in preventative maintenance, fault diagnostics, and commissioning of large-scale chillers and blast frezers. Seeking to leverage extensive F-Gas compliant experience within a fast-paced Irish mechanical engineering environment.
Experience
HVACR Technician - Comfort Technologies - Cape Town, South Africa
(2025-08)
- Implemented energy-saving adjustments on air conditioning units, resulting in reduced operational costs for commercial clients (replacing non inverter split units with inverter ones)
- Maintained compliance with South African OHS regulations specific to HVACR systems, ensuring a safe working environment on all project sites
- Executed system upgrades and retrofits in line with latest industry standards to improve system longevity and performance
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician - ZamSam Engineering Pvt Ltd - Harare, Zimbabwe
(2020-04 - 2025-04)
- Installed, maintained, and repaired commercial and residential refrigeration and air conditioning systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency
- Diagnosed complex electrical and mechanical faults on commercial VRF systems, reducing client equipment downtime by 15%
- Strictly adhered to occupational health and safety protocols, maintaining a zero-accident record across all assigned sites
Education
Class 1 Trade Test Certificate - Refrigeration And Air conditioning - Industrial Training and Trade Testing Department (ITTD) (2023-12)
National Certificate - Refrigeration and Air conditioning - Higher Education Examinations Council (HEXCO) (2023-12)
Class 1 Trade Test Certificate - Electrician - Industrial Training and Trade Testing Department (ITTD) (2023-01)
