
Johan Van Huizen
BMS/Controls Technician | 7 Years HVAC Diagnostics | Moving into IT/OT
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About
I am a hardworking and determined individual with experience in refrigeration, maintenance, and technical troubleshooting. I work well under pressure, pay attention to detail, and enjoy solving problems as part of a team. I am also passionate about learning new skills and growing my career, especially in IT support, graphic design, and video editing.
Due to a back injury, I have realized the importance of pursuing a career path that offers better long-term stability and physical sustainability. This has motivated me to explore opportunities in technical and creative industries where I can continue to grow professionally while protecting my health and improving my future outcomes.
I am creative, adaptable, and eager to learn new skills. Even during stressful situations, I continue to push forward and look for opportunities to improve my life and career. I value independence, personal growth, and stability, and I am committed to building a successful future through dedication, resilience, and continuous self-improvement.
Experience
Technician | ACCM Air Conditioning | Jun 2025 – Present
- Service and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and BMS control systems for commercial clients
- Diagnose faults on PLCs, VSDs, and control panels using schematics and sensor data
- Follow escalation procedures and SLA targets to resolve incidents with minimal downtime
- Document maintenance activities and create service reports for clients
Technician | Zion Projects | Nov 2024 – May 2025
- Ran independent refrigeration and HVAC service jobs for small commercial clients
- Managed client communication, quoting, scheduling, and invoicing end-to-end
- Built reputation for reliable fault-finding and fast turnaround on callouts
Technician | Jan van Wyk Verkoeling | Apr 2024 – Oct 2024
- Monitored and maintained HVAC, refrigeration, and BMS control systems across Gauteng
- Diagnosed electrical and mechanical faults, documented findings, followed escalation procedures
Technician | Itemba Airconditioning | 2021 – Mar 2024
- Installed, serviced, and troubleshot AC and refrigeration systems with PLC/VSD controls
- Performed preventative maintenance and root cause analysis to reduce repeat faults
Key Transferable Skills for IT/BMS Roles:
- 7 years’ experience with BMS/SCADA, Schneider EcoStruxure, PLC/VSD controls
- Electrical fault-finding, schematics reading, and instrumentation diagnostics
- Incident documentation, SLA reporting, and strict SOP compliance
- Network basics, Windows, and CMMS software
Education
Grade 12 | High School Tuine | 2014
Subjects: Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Computer Applications Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design, Life Orientation, Tourism
Certifications
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate – In Progress, expected Nov 2025
