Ashton Garth Samuels
Kimberley,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished HVAC systems specialist with extensive expertise in HVAC system installation, chiller experience, and electrical wiring proficiency. Demonstrates strong pedagogical expertise and innovative lesson planning, ensuring effective performance assessments and quality assurance in facilitating and teaching. Proficient in control systems programming, routine maintenance, and refrigerant handling with a proactive approach to customer service excellence. Adept at managing ventilation systems installation, coil cleaning, and commercial maintenance while maintaining precision in measurements and resilience under pressure. Career goal includes advancing technical skills in industrial refrigeration systems and contributing to high-quality HVAC solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Semi-skilled boilermaker
Direka mining (Ekapa Mine)
Kimberley, South Africa
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Followed health and safety procedures in construction, using appropriate PPE to minimise risk of personal injury.
- Conducted necessary repairs swiftly to minimise downtime in operations.
- Conducted daily maintenance and inspections after installation, ensuring boilers stayed safe and in good working order.
- Utilised welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
- Fabricated boiler parts for timely completion of projects.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Installed boilers effectively to meet customer requirements efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to quality standards, ensuring high-quality output.
- Maintained excellent team relationships by helping colleagues solve and rectify boiler issues.
- Performed physical tasks such as lifting heavy objects or climbing ladders, demonstrating physical fitness required for job role.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Bent, shaped and attached pieces of sheet metal to create required structures.
- Improved efficiency with regular maintenance of tools and machinery used in boilermaking operations.
Electrician apprentice
GAP electrical
Kimberley, Northern Cape
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained clean, safe working environments, minimising risk to staff and visitors.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Improved safety standards by routinely inspecting electrical systems.
- Communicated safety and repair data to clients to properly explain electrical needs and repair requirements.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks for minimised electrical disruptions.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Carried out testing of electrical systems for optimal performance.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by providing professional service at all times.
- Used hand and power tools proficiently during repair and installation duties.
- Repaired faulty equipment, resulting in minimal downtime.
- Evaluated electrical systems for compliance with accepeted standards.
- Installed, examined and repaired electrical wiring systems in different settings.
Refrigeration mechanic Apprentice
G.R.A.C
Kimberley
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Installation and maintenance of air conditioners, water coolers, cold rooms and freezer rooms
- VRV maintenance and installation
- Artisanal duties assigned by senior mentor and manager such as plumbing, electrical maintenance, repairs and installation.
- Maintenance, installation and repairs of air- conditioners and refrigeration equipment.
- Used bolting, riveting and welding techniques to connect pipes and equipment.
- Identified non-repairable faults in machinery and promptly advised customers of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Conducted routine maintenance and servicing activities to prevent machine malfunctions.
- Analysed, modified and repaired digital control systems.
- Effectively communicated with clients explaining technical information in simple language they could understand.
- Replaced different heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts and components to maintain machine functionality.
- Transported and stored equipment and tools needed to carry out on-site repairs.
- Applied electrical code knowledge to create and maintain safe systems.
- Provided accurate quotations for clients requesting information.
- Connected motors and compressors by following schematics.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to start of new HVAC projects.
- Assembled, installed and repaired components for air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Tested air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and to verify proper operation.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Followed installation requirements for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts.
- Diagnosed complex problems with refrigeration systems to ensure optimal functioning.
- Attended training sessions regularly to stay updated about latest industry practices and technologies.
- Diagnosed faults to facilitate speedy repairs.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians for enhanced skill development.
Refrigeration mechanic
Cooling Solutions Kimberley
Kimberley, South Africa
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintenance, installation and repairs of air- conditioners and refrigeration equipment.
- Used bolting, riveting and welding techniques to connect pipes and equipment.
- Identified non-repairable faults in machinery and promptly advised customers of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
- Disassembled units, repaired broken components and restored to operating condition.
- Conducted routine maintenance and servicing activities to prevent machine malfunctions.
- Analysed, modified and repaired digital control systems.
- Effectively communicated with clients explaining technical information in simple language they could understand.
- Replaced different heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts and components to maintain machine functionality.
- Transported and stored equipment and tools needed to carry out on-site repairs.
- Applied electrical code knowledge to create and maintain safe systems.
- Provided accurate quotations for clients requesting information.
- Connected motors and compressors by following schematics.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to start of new HVAC projects.
- Assembled, installed and repaired components for air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Tested air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and to verify proper operation.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Followed installation requirements for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts.
- Diagnosed complex problems with refrigeration systems to ensure optimal functioning.
- Attended training sessions regularly to stay updated about latest industry practices and technologies.
- Diagnosed faults to facilitate speedy repairs.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians for enhanced skill development.
Educator
Kimberley Technical High School
Kimberley
01.2024 - Current
- Arrange, engage and assist in any extra- curricular activities to ensure that the education of learners is promoted in a meaningful and beneficial manner.
- Engage in quality teaching and learning, administering the academic, administrative, educational and disciplinary duties by ensuring a quality learning and teaching environment
- Used illustrative activities to help students explore concepts.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity and exploration of new concepts to inspire student engagement.
- Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.
- Coordinated school events that encouraged community involvement and strengthened relationships between parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Implemented technology in lesson plans for enhanced understanding and retention of subjects taught.
- Evaluated students using standardised criteria to determine abilities and learning needs.
- Identified clear teaching objectives and distributed class syllabus to illustrate academic goals and timelines.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational standards and objectives.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Education
Grade 12 -
Kimberley Technical High School
Kimberley, Northern Cape 01.2011 - 12.2015
N1 & N2 - Mathematics N1 & N2, Engineering Science N1 & N2, Electrical Trade Theory N1 & N2, Industrial Electronics N1 & N2
Northern Cape TVET college
N3 - Mathematics N3, Engineering Science N3, Electrical Trade Theory N3, Industrial Electronics N3
DRU-A PROFESSIONAL FET TRAININ
Red Seal - Refrigeration mechanic (Industrial)
Air conditioning and refrigeration academy (ACRA)
Skills
- Pedagogical expertise
- Creative activity planning
- Performance assessments
- Quality Assurance
- Innovative lesson planning
- Proactive approach
- HVAC system installation
- Chiller experience
- Electrical wiring proficiency
- Electrical circuitry understanding
- Hand and power tools
- Piping and brazing
- HVAC systems familiarity
- Refrigerant handling
- Mathematical aptitude
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Routine maintenance
- Control systems programming specialist
- Work under pressure
- Customer service excellence
- Commercial Awareness
- Effective communication
- Ventilation management
- Coil cleaning
- Pumps, fans and cooling towers
- Ventilation systems installation
- Commercial maintenance
- Precision in measurements
- Resilience under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Equipment maintenance knowledge
- Refrigerant handling certification awareness
- Air conditioning systems mastery
- Industrial refrigeration systems
- Refrigerant handling certification
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Native
Certification
· A1.2 Operational Risk Management Process - De Beers Technical Training campus - 22&24 June 2016
· Certificate of achievement as an electrician (Basic and intermediate training)
· Certificate for achievement in the following modules: CBI product technology and applications)
· Water conservation & water demand management
· Authorized gas practitioner (refrigeration gases) – SAQCC GAS
· Refrigeration training certificate – ATI
REFERENCES
- Mr. W. Krull, Senior Qualified Boilermaker at Ekapa/ Direka Mining, 0767381559
- Ms. N Sello, Facilitator for Rand Water (War on Leaks Programme), 0610563648
- Rodger Joseph, Senior Electrician at GAP Electrical, 0798757098
- Ms. Colleen De Nysschen, Programme Manager (the DR&PW), 0714730596
- Gerrard Reynecke, Senior Refrigeration Mentor at G.R.A.C, 0810331418
- Francois Du Toit, Manager at Cooling Solutions Kimberley, 0767801502
- Lené Geyer, Deputy Principal at Technical High School, 0795298694
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9712075052085
- Ethnicity: Coloured
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Educator
Kimberley Technical High School
01.2024 - Current
Refrigeration mechanic
Cooling Solutions Kimberley
08.2023 - 12.2023
Refrigeration mechanic Apprentice
G.R.A.C
01.2019 - 05.2023
Electrician apprentice
GAP electrical
09.2017 - 12.2018
Semi-skilled boilermaker
Direka mining (Ekapa Mine)
04.2016 - 07.2016
Grade 12 -
Kimberley Technical High School
01.2011 - 12.2015
N1 & N2 - Mathematics N1 & N2, Engineering Science N1 & N2, Electrical Trade Theory N1 & N2, Industrial Electronics N1 & N2
Northern Cape TVET college
N3 - Mathematics N3, Engineering Science N3, Electrical Trade Theory N3, Industrial Electronics N3
DRU-A PROFESSIONAL FET TRAININ
Red Seal - Refrigeration mechanic (Industrial)
Air conditioning and refrigeration academy (ACRA)
· A1.2 Operational Risk Management Process - De Beers Technical Training campus - 22&24 June 2016
· Certificate of achievement as an electrician (Basic and intermediate training)
· Certificate for achievement in the following modules: CBI product technology and applications)
· Water conservation & water demand management
· Authorized gas practitioner (refrigeration gases) – SAQCC GAS
· Refrigeration training certificate – ATI
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