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Vineel Kumar

Pukekohe,New Zealand

Summary

Professional with strong background in refrigeration systems and HVAC technologies. Skilled in diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of complex refrigeration units. Known for effective team collaboration and delivering consistent results in dynamic environments. Adept at troubleshooting, system optimization, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.

Honest and hard-working, computer literate, punctual, fit. Willing to take responsibility and eager to learn new systems and prove myself as a dynamic motivated employee for any future employer. Fluent English-speaking New Zealander with full NZ residency and citizenship. Clean attire, non-smoker, 41-year-old male, married 11 years with two children.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Refrigeration Engineer

Cosell Ltd
11.2020 - Current
  • Responsibilities attending breakdown calls, troubleshoot,service and maintenance of commercial Refrigeration systems, including some HVAC systems as well
  • Maintained safety standards by using appropriate protective gear and adhering to best practices.
  • Satisfied customer needs on every call with knowledgeable service and quick responses.
  • Located and repaired leaks on individual units and large systems.
  • Completed root cause analysis to identify issues, understand problems and implement corrective plans.
  • Developed tailored preventative maintenance plans for clients, resulting in minimized operational disruptions.
  • Trained junior engineers on best practices in refrigeration engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the organization.

Refrigeration Engineer

Impact Refrigeration
06.2014 - 10.2020
  • Responsibilities include attending breakdown call, troubleshoot, service and maintenance on plug-in(integral) refrigeration systems
  • Located and repaired leaks on individual units and large systems in grocery stores or restaurants.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance, adhering to industry standards and guidelines for refrigeration systems installation and maintenance.
  • Optimized energy consumption with the installation of advanced control systems in refrigeration units.

Courier owner driver (self-employed)

PBT Couriers
09.2013 - 06.2014

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC) Engineer

Design Air Ltd
03.2009 - 09.2013
  • Responsibilities included installations both ducted and high wall split system air conditioners, ventilation and extract systems, service calls, breakdowns, afterhours callouts, maintenance and solving technical problems
  • Repaired and installed split systems, chillers.
  • Promoted positive solutions for preventive maintenance, equipment repair and component fabrication to match specifications.

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC) Engineer

Mechanical Services Ltd
10.2003 - 10.2008
  • I was accountable for doing installations, service calls, maintenance and solving technical problems.
  • Repaired and installed split systems, chillers.
  • Helped maintenance and building engineers make accurate assessments and repair plans for HVAC systems.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.

Education

Trade Certificate in Hvac&r - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration

Fiji Institute of Technology
Fiji
01-2003

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Effective communication, I am successfully able to complete my jobs smoothly daily with minimal undue stresses placed on my managers whilst ensuring work is undertaken in a timely fashion to a high standard
  • Teamwork and Leadership skills
  • Strong problem-solving techniques and handling pressure in a work environment enables me to maintain co-operation and good teamwork Able to observe success, reviewing and giving ideas to other team members at work provides better leadership quality in me
  • To lead the other team members with a “hands on” experience
  • Hands-on work experience
  • Good Knowledge of read wiring schematic diagram
  • Fair knowledge of auto electrical and house electrical wiring
  • Basic computer level skills
  • Good knowledge of programming most brands of digital refrigeration controllers and the diagnosis of these
  • Very familiar with the full range of Skope chillers and freezer, and most other brands such as Orford, Cossiga, Icold, Ichill, Arneg, Mafirol, Jordao, Technodom, Vestfrost, Husky, Sanden, integral and open front display commercial refrigerators, remote refrigeration system,some experience in rack system and some experience in installation of chillers and freezers
  • Experienced with most brands of split, ducted and package system air conditioners for the installation, maintenance and servicing Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Daikin, Gree, Hitachi, Temperzone etc
  • Experience in diagnostic and fault finding on commercial refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, including attending breakdown call, service and maintenance on commercial refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
  • Experience in working with flammable Refrigerant (R32, R600)
  • Some experience with CO2 Refrigeration system

Certification

  • Qualified Refrigeration Air Conditioning Engineer
  • Registered Electrical Service Technician (EST)
  • Refrigerant Fillers License (In process for Renewal)
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Current Site Safe Passport
  • Full Class 4 Diving License (Heavy Truck)
  • Transport Service License (GSL)
  • Working at height License (Operating Scissor Lift and Self-Propelled Boom Lift)

Languages

English
Hindi

Interests

  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Team Sports

Timeline

Refrigeration Engineer

Cosell Ltd
11.2020 - Current

Refrigeration Engineer

Impact Refrigeration
06.2014 - 10.2020

Courier owner driver (self-employed)

PBT Couriers
09.2013 - 06.2014

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC) Engineer

Design Air Ltd
03.2009 - 09.2013

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC) Engineer

Mechanical Services Ltd
10.2003 - 10.2008

Trade Certificate in Hvac&r - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration

Fiji Institute of Technology
Vineel Kumar