Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Kickboxing. Gardening, Horse riding
Timeline
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CAMERON GROVES

HVACR TECHNICIAN
Durban,KZN

Summary

Skilled HVAC-R Technician with a proven track record at Muzansi Trading Enterprise Cc, showcasing exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to excellence. Expert in HVAC and refrigeration system repairs, with a knack for minimizing downtime in critical environments. Demonstrates strong leadership in supervising teams and adhering to safety protocols, ensuring peak operational performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

HVAC-R Technician

Muzansi Trading Enterprise Cc
01.2020 - Current
  • Responded to emergency HVACR service and or repair promptly.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVACR systems to determine cause of breakdown.
  • Repaired and or replaced heating,ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Strong problem solving abilities when repairing faulty equipment, resulting in minimal downtime to client operations due to nature of industry worked in eg Operating theaters at hospitals, Premier of KZN Residence in PMB, Office of the premier PMB.
  • Ensured optimal performance of commercial refrigeration systems either by repair or new installations of Cold and Freezer rooms at various hospitals Cold storage and Mortuaries eg Park Rynie MLM, Phoenix MLM, Pinetown MLM, GJ Mpanza hospital cold rooms, Madadeni Hospital Freezer room etc.
  • Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
  • Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
  • Removed old equipment from customers' premises and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
  • Supervised and instructed assistants.
  • Adhere to OSHA guidelines during all service calls and installations, following all protocol of safety file submitted and ensuring all assistants are correctly educated as to these protocols. ie working at heights, toolbox talks, ensuring assistants have correct PPE etc.
  • liasing with institutions artisans at all time submitting a works programme before commencing works.
  • Kept accurate records of time and materials used for each job to compile after service reports and quotations.
  • Filled out detailed job cards for each job completed.
  • Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs and more importantly to ensure our clients needs are met due to nature of our works (Hospitals Clinics etc).

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HVAC Installer

O2 Airconditioning
02.2018 - 12.2019
  • Increased client comfort levels by appropriately sizing and installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems based on specific needs.
  • Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
  • Located and marked pipe positions, hole passages and duct connections in walls and floors.
  • Removed old equipment from customers' homes and cleaned up areas to prepare for new installations.
  • Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
  • Provided outstanding customer service throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial consultation to final walkthroughs after completion of installations
  • Reduced costly callbacks for clients by performing comprehensive quality control checks after each installation or repair.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to obtain high-quality materials at cost-effective prices.


Transport Refrigeration Apprentice

Carrier Transicold
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Installation of transport refrigeration
  • Fault finding/Repairs and diagnostic checks (Under supervision by Technician)
  • Service and preventative maintenance

HVAC Assistant

Air Contract Services
06.2012 - 01.2016
  • Domestic and Commercial installation, repairs and preventative maintenance of refrigeration system
  • Commercial installation .repairs and preventative maintenance on DX and Chilled water HVAC plants
  • Domestic and Commercial installation repairs and preventative maintenance on Split-type and packaged units

HVAC Assistant

Gauche Air
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Domestic and Commercial installation, repairs and preventative maintenance of refrigeration system
  • Commercial installation .repairs and preventative maintenance on DX and Chilled water HVAC plants
  • Domestic and Commercial installation repairs and preventative maintenance on Split-type and packaged units

Education

No Degree - Basic Fire FIghting

SEESA
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Phase 3 Airconditioning And Refrigeration

Shukela Training Centre
Durban
04.2001 -

No Degree - Phase 2 Airconditioning And Refrigeration

Shukela Training Centre
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Phase 1 Airconditioning And Refrigeration

Shukela Training Centre
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Mitsubishi VRF System

Mitsubishi Training School
04.2001 -

Skills

HVAC and refrigeration systems

Kickboxing. Gardening, Horse riding

I have a green belt in Kickboxing, I train in the evenings if work permits

Weekends are spent in the garden on the smallholding where I live

I spend time with my horse doing a lot of groundwork with him, i prefer training him than riding

I have  dogs and a cat 

My partner and I live a very quiet life on a shared smallholding

Timeline

HVAC-R Technician

Muzansi Trading Enterprise Cc
01.2020 - Current

HVAC Installer

O2 Airconditioning
02.2018 - 12.2019

Transport Refrigeration Apprentice

Carrier Transicold
02.2016 - 01.2018

HVAC Assistant

Air Contract Services
06.2012 - 01.2016

HVAC Assistant

Gauche Air
01.2009 - 12.2011

No Degree - Basic Fire FIghting

SEESA
04.2001 -

No Degree - Phase 3 Airconditioning And Refrigeration

Shukela Training Centre
04.2001 -

No Degree - Phase 2 Airconditioning And Refrigeration

Shukela Training Centre
04.2001 -

No Degree - Phase 1 Airconditioning And Refrigeration

Shukela Training Centre
04.2001 -

No Degree - Mitsubishi VRF System

Mitsubishi Training School
04.2001 -
CAMERON GROVESHVACR TECHNICIAN