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Damion Kinzett

Summary

Dedicated and meticulous Refrigeration Technician with 5 years' experience performing detailed repair work while prioritizing and completing multiple tasks to achieve project goals. Flexible and focused team player with expertise in time management, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and equipment operations.

With a background in dairy farming i have always enjoyed hands on work and over the years have come across many different scenarios enabling me to grow my knowledge and understanding in both mechanical, air conditioning and electrical work.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Thermo King Nz
07.2019 - Current
  • Diagnose and repair transport refrigeration units.
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic tail lift's
  • Service and repair compressors,
  • Service and repair diesel engines.
  • Create estimate's for repairs, communicate repairs and service schedules with clients.
  • Reclaiming of refrigerant gas in a safe manor.
  • Completing calibrations on fridge units
  • Service and repair tail lifts including electrical rewiring and refabricating parts where needed.
  • Installing new fridge units to truck and trailer body's.
  • Part's stock control.
  • Pipework - flaring, bending, brazing, soldering, welding etc.
  • Salesmanship - Workshop, units, company.
  • Recordkeeping and other administration.

Air Conditioning Mechanic

Car Air BOP
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Servicing, diagnose and repair car, heavy transport and earthwork air conditioning systems.
  • Salesmanship and customer communications.
  • Parts stock control
  • Servicing and repair of diesel engines.
  • Refabricating and\or reconditioning of old parts where required.
  • Admin, invoicing, proforma and creating estimates, communication with all customers.

Operations Manager

Scott Farms Ltd
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Managed day to day running of two farms (2800 cows) and staff (7).
  • Maintained and repaired a range of machinery including motorbikes, diggers, tractors, and cowshed equipment. ( Electrical repairs, welding and mechanical repairs )
  • Stock and feed management, implement calculations.
  • A.I. Breeding management.
  • H&S of all operations on farm.

Skills

  • Self motivated and driven to succeed
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong work ethic
  • Enjoys a challenge
  • Fast learner works well under pressure
  • Positive attitude, outgoing and friendly
  • Great mechanical and electrical knowledge

Certification

  • Certified Working at heights, Vertical horizon NZ - 2025
  • First Aid and CPR Certificate , First Aid NZ - OCT 2024
  • Licensed Forklift Operator - May 2024
  • Licensed Gas handler - Approved filler, DUA Refrigeration Training - 2026
  • Electrical - Etco Easq connect and disconnect block course completed 2022
  • EWRB Registered

Timeline

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Thermo King Nz
07.2019 - Current

Air Conditioning Mechanic

Car Air BOP
05.2018 - 07.2019

Operations Manager

Scott Farms Ltd
07.2016 - 04.2018
Damion Kinzett