Kavrpal Singh Sohi
Manurewa,AUK
Summary
Mechanically skilled Maintenance Technician with hands-on experience supporting HVAC systems, compressors, motors, pumps, and mechanical plant across commercial hotel and industrial environments. Experienced in preventative and reactive maintenance, mechanical fault-finding, and working safely in live plant areas. Has practical exposure to cooling tower systems as part of wider building and plant operations. Reliable, safety-focused, and keen to develop further within a specialist Cooling Tower / HVAC service role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator / Junior Technician
KRBL Manufacturing Company
01.2014
- Assisted senior technicians with maintenance of industrial conveyor systems feeding boiler operations
- Supported repairs on motors, bearings, gearboxes, and mechanical drives
- Gained foundational experience in industrial plant maintenance and safe work practices
Maintenance Technician
Park Hyatt Auckland
03.2023 - Current
- Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems, compressors, motors, pumps, and associated mechanical plant in a live hotel environment
- Inspect and service mechanical components including fans, belts, bearings, pulleys, and drives
- Respond to plant faults and alarms via the Building Management System (BMS)
- Support ongoing operation of building plant, including systems connected to cooling towers
- Assist contractors and specialist technicians during mechanical and HVAC works
- Complete maintenance reports and job records in line with site procedures
- Follow strict health & safety, permit-to-work, and site compliance requirements
Service Manager / Mechanical Technician
Rub A Dub Car Wash
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed a team of 10–17 staff, including weekly rosters and daily task allocation
- Coordinated supplier payments, spare parts purchasing, and stock control
- Performed hands-on mechanical repairs and part replacements, including hydraulic pipe repairs and component changes
- Troubleshot mechanical, electrical, and technical faults to minimise downtime
- Maintained compressors, pumps, motors, and conveyor-driven equipment
- Carried out mechanical fault-finding and maintenance on Bellanger automated car wash systems (USA-manufactured)
- Worked safely around live machinery and rotating equipment
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
V.S.P College
IndiaLevel 6 Certificate - Business Management
EDENZ College
AucklandLevel 5 Certificate - Business Management
EDENZ College
AucklandSkills
- HVAC systems & building services maintenance
- Compressors, motors & mechanical plant
- Fans, belts, bearings, pulleys & drives
- Pumps, hydraulics & pneumatics
- Preventative & reactive maintenance
- Mechanical fault-finding & troubleshooting
- Working in live plant environments
- Exposure to cooling tower systems
Certification
- Working at Heights – Willing to obtain
- Confined Space – Willing to obtain
- EWP / Scissor Lift – Not held – willing to obtain
- Site Safe – Willing to obtain
WHY I AM A GOOD FIT FOR AXIS
- Strong mechanical background with HVAC and plant systems
- Practical exposure to cooling tower operations
- Comfortable working at heights and in live environments
- Safety-focused with good documentation habits
- Flexible with hours, weekends, and travel
- Reliable team player with leadership experience
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Park Hyatt Auckland
03.2023 - Current
Service Manager / Mechanical Technician
Rub A Dub Car Wash
11.2018 - 01.2023
Machine Operator / Junior Technician
KRBL Manufacturing Company
01.2014
Level 6 Certificate - Business Management
EDENZ College
Level 5 Certificate - Business Management
EDENZ College
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
V.S.P College