Raymond Quintin Botha
Air Conditioning Technician
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic HVAC technician with extensive experience at Coolfit, specializing in chiller systems and refrigeration. Proven track record of enhancing system efficiency and reducing customer complaints through exceptional troubleshooting and maintenance. Strong technical skills complemented by effective communication, ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention. Certified HVAC technician dedicated to delivering top-notch service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Conditioning Technician
Coolfit
05.2024 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC systems, identifying potential issues before they escalated into more significant problems.
- Diagnosed faults in electrical and mechanical components to return units to full operating capacity within 24 hours of maintenance request.
- Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration Technician.
- Repairs, fault-finding and installations on cold rooms and air-conditioning systems.
- Enhanced system efficiency by conducting thorough diagnostics and routine maintenance on air conditioning units.
- Increased customer retention by providing exceptional follow-up services, ensuring optimal functionality of installed systems.
- Communicated with supervisors to gather system malfunctions symptoms and locations for diagnosis and correction.
- Reduced customer complaints by providing timely and effective repairs for various HVAC systems.
Electrician Assistant
Kentz Construction
01.2001 - 12.2024
- Helping and assisting with electrical work and assessments
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Aided senior electricians in troubleshooting complex electrical issues using diagnostic tools such as multimeters or clamp meters.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
Technician
Energy Partners
01.2008 - 05.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Commercial refrigeration/air-conditioner repairs.
- Maintenance on Eliwel and Phoenix racks, multiplex systems, installations of new cold rooms / freezer rooms.
- Specializing in industrial refrigeration, systems energy, efficiency refrigeration as well as symplex, light refrigeration, domestic, commercial air-conditioning systems.
Technition
Fridge Boutique
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Fault-finding, repairs and installations on airconditioners and cold rooms.
Apprenticeship
La Toth Refrigeration, Repairs and Installations
12.2001 - 12.2004
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Learning skills and assignments on fridge, airconditioners, freezers ext.
Education
Grade 10 -
Kriel High School
Kriel, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Chiller systems
Filter replacement
Ventilation systems
Indoor air quality
Refrigeration systems
Equipment installation
System maintenance
HVAC troubleshooting
Cooling systems maintenance
Refrigeration system evacuation
Technical troubleshooting
Chillers
Certified HVAC technician
Timeline
Air Conditioning Technician
Coolfit
05.2024 - Current
Technician
Energy Partners
01.2008 - 05.2024
Technition
Fridge Boutique
01.2005 - 12.2007
Apprenticeship
La Toth Refrigeration, Repairs and Installations
12.2001 - 12.2004
Grade 10 -
Kriel High School
04.2001 -
Electrician Assistant
Kentz Construction
01.2001 - 12.2024