Microsoft
Wellington Chimperu
Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Technician
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated Aircon Technician with over 15years experience who seeks and to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges.
Utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time
management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dedicated Technician professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Air -Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Burns Services BGO Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Installing,repairing and maintaining air conditioning and refrigeration system
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults
- Ensured safety compliance by following industry standards, guidelines, and regulations when installing or repairing refrigeration systems.
- Providing exceptional customer service and support
- Make complex emergency repairs
- follow oral and written instructions
- work effectively and cooperatively with other personel
Head Mechanical Technician
Mte Dynamics, (Musani Trading)
8 2019 - 07.2023
- Installation of new HVAC systems and refurbishments of existing systems
- Establishing job requirements from drawings and specifications laying out installation referencepoints
- Drilling holes, installing, mounting brackets cutting and bending pipes.
- Maintenance of systems
- Perform inspection, maintenance repairs including D.D.C building Carol and pneumatic systems, cooling system, refrigerators, ice machines, refrigerated water coolers and similar equipment
- Carry out maintenance checks on heating Ventilation, air - con systems, clean evaporator drains, coil and filters, lubricate fan motors bearings, electrical wiring, belts, compressors, thermostats, floating elements and defrost timers
- Run equipment, observe its operation and readinstrument and gauges including volt - ohm meters find out tepretures gauges and adjust mechanisms including valves, pumps and control direct levels of fluid, temperature and pressure change with specified types and amount of refrigerant inspect gauges and carry out periodic and preventative maintenance checks
- Order for replacement of equipment parts as required on a particular job
- Recording causes of malfunctioning units and action taken
- Provide assistance to colleagues in the department to effectively install, service, maintain units as required
- Provide support after work hour if required in emergencies, workshop commission meetings and other company functions
- Perform all duties in the organization as required.
Air Conditioning Technician
G. T. I Air Conditioning
05.2008 - 07.2018
- Tested capacitors, transistors and transformers for proper continuity and resistance.
- Communicated with supervisors to gather system malfunctions symptoms and locations for diagnosis and correction.
- Soldered and rewired internal electrical components of air handlers and condensers.
- Cleaned sheet metal ducts, evaporator coils, drip pans, axial and centrifugal fans and capacitor-start and resistance-start motors.
- Repaired malfunctioning gas-fired system components to restore functionality within 24 hours during season's hottest period.
- Diagnosed faults in electrical and mechanical components to return units to full operating capacity within 24 hours of maintenance request.
- Assembled air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues to central heating and cooling equipment.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Discussed heating and cooling system malfunctions with customers to isolate problems and verify corrected malfunctions.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Consulted with customers to trace malfunctions and identify root causes, completing speedy repairs to return full performance levels.
- 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.
- Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to water, fuel or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Utilized pressure gauges and soap-and-water solutions to test pipe and tubing joints for leaks.
Airconditioning Technician - Installer
Ali - Air
07.1999 - 05.2017
- Utilized knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work.
- Maintained relationships with customers to better understand needs and uphold standards of service.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to safety standards.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained schedule of appointments with eye for both quality and speed of service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local building codes and requirements on each project.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
- Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
- Stamped grommets into canvas using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
- Patched holes, sewed tears and ripped seams or darned defects using needles and thread or sewing machines.
- Cleaned stains from fabric or garments using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Trimmed cut or torn fabric using scissors or knives and stitched trimmed edges together.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Measured and hemmed curtains, garments and canvas coverings to size using tape measures.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
- Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff and inspected equipment.
- Spread out articles or materials and examined for holes, tears and other defects.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Sewed fringe, tassels and ruffles onto drapes and curtains and buttons and trimming onto garments.
Education
Skills Assessment Posetive Outcome - UEE32211 Certificate in Air-conditioning & Refrige
Trade Recognition Australia
Cape Town South AfricaTrade Certificate Class One - Air-conditioning And Refrigeration
Acra-Academy of Air-conditioning Johannesburg
Johannesburg Skilled Worker Qualification Class One In Trade - Air-conditioning And Refrigeration
SAQA-South African Qualification Authority
Johannesburg National Cerificate - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Ministry of Higher Education And Technology
HarareSkilled Worker Class 1 In Trade - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Ministry of Higher Education And Technology
HarareSkills
Problem solving
undefinedAdditional Information
Dedicated Technician who is well versed with
-Safety procedures
-HVAC
-Preventative maintanance
-Troubleshooting
-service calls
-New installations
Software
Certification
RIIWHS204E-Work Safety Heights
Timeline
Air -Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Burns Services BGO Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 04.2024
Air Conditioning Technician
G. T. I Air Conditioning
05.2008 - 07.2018
Airconditioning Technician - Installer
Ali - Air
07.1999 - 05.2017
Head Mechanical Technician
Mte Dynamics, (Musani Trading)
8 2019 - 07.2023
Skills Assessment Posetive Outcome - UEE32211 Certificate in Air-conditioning & Refrige
Trade Recognition Australia
Trade Certificate Class One - Air-conditioning And Refrigeration
Acra-Academy of Air-conditioning Johannesburg
Skilled Worker Qualification Class One In Trade - Air-conditioning And Refrigeration
SAQA-South African Qualification Authority
National Cerificate - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Ministry of Higher Education And Technology
Skilled Worker Class 1 In Trade - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
Ministry of Higher Education And Technology
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