Daniel Xerri
Charlestown,NSW
Summary
Highly skilled Commercial Refrigeration Mechanic with 19 years’ experience across supermarket, retail, and large-scale commercial projects. Proven expertise in installing, commissioning, and maintaining advanced refrigeration and HVAC systems including CO₂ transcritical, CFC, and mechanical water services. Strong track record in project leadership, site supervision, and delivering complex builds on time and within budget. Recognised for technical problem-solving, clear communication, and commitment to high-quality, safe, and compliant outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Refrigeration Mechanic/ Director
ColdCraft Refrigeration PTY LTD
05.2023 - Current
- Founded and operate a subcontracting business delivering commercial refrigeration solutions across retail and large commercial facilities.
- Acting Project Site Supervisor, managing labor resources, site operations, and ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets, and safety standards.
- Install and refurbish refrigeration systems and pipework for CFC, CO₂, and transcritical CO₂ systems, as well as mechanical water services and water loop systems.
- Commission refrigeration control systems including Emerson and Danfoss platforms.
- Oversee business operations including quoting, invoicing, financial tracking.
- Work on both local and national projects, including night shifts and extended periods away from home.
Refrigeration Mechanic/ Site Supervisor
Alliance Victoria Refrigeration
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Supervised commercial and supermarket refrigeration projects from planning to Installation while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Coordinated site labour, subcontractors, and materials to maintain project efficiency.
- Installed and refurbished refrigeration and HVAC systems including mechanical water loops and ducting.
- Commissioned refrigeration controls and verified operational performance to client standards.
- Interpreted plans and technical schedules to execute installations in compliance with design requirements.
- Maintained high safety standards and provided hands-on technical guidance to team members.
Refrigeration Mechanic
Austral Refrigeration / Woolworth's FM
01.2006 - 08.2018
- Installed and refurbished refrigeration and HVAC systems, including pipework and associated services, across supermarket and commercial facilities.
- Fault finding and troubleshooting of refrigeration electrical systems and data networks.
- Replacement of faulty mechanical refrigeration equipment.
- Work 24/7 call out roster.
- Maintain thorough and accurate refrigeration service repair records and associated paperwork.
- Organize daily schedules on a priority and cost-effective basis while adapting to incoming emergency call-outs.
Education
Diploma - UEE512-Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering
Tafe
Ultimo, New South, NSW12.2022
Certificate III - UTE30999- Electrotechnology
Tafe
Penrith, New South, NSW11.2010
Skills
- Installation & commissioning of commercial refrigeration & HVAC systems
- CO₂ transcritical, CFC & HFC refrigeration plant expertise
- Danfoss, Emerson & BMS control systems
- Project leadership & labour coordination
- Fault finding – electrical, mechanical & data networks
- Reading & interpreting plans, schematics & technical schedules
- Mentoring apprentices & leading multi-trade teams
- Working in live operational environments with minimal disruption
Key Achievements
- Costco Deer Park VIC – Feb 2025: Served as Site Supervisor for a large-scale CO₂ transcritical refrigeration installation; completed ahead of schedule, under budget, and exceeding client expectations.
- Woolworths Margaret River WA – Apr 2024: Directed the mid-scale refurbishment of an existing R134a refrigeration plant, delivering on time and within budget in a live operational environment.
- Costco Ringwood VIC – Dec 2024: Oversaw critical elements of a major HVAC upgrade, including the removal and replacement of 36 PAC units via helicopter lift and the installation of associated ductwork.
- Earned a Diploma of Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering (2022) while maintaining full-time employment.
- Founded and operate a successful subcontracting business providing commercial refrigeration services for the past two years.
Licenses & Certifications
- 2005 - OHS Construction Induction Training.
- 2007 - EWP - EWPA Australia.
- 2019 - Forklift - Work safe Vic.
- 2022 - NSW Contractor License/ Restricted Electrical.
- 2023 - Refrigeration handling license - ARCtick
- 2025 - New South Wales Drivers License
Reference
Mr. Mark Wansbury Mr Paul Tuckwell
Project Manager Director
Coles Supermarkets Swivco Refrigeration Services
M: 0421 556 543 M: 0416 281 998
Mr. Darcy Tuckwell
Installation Commissioner
East Coast Controls
M: 0428 361 843
Personal Interests
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Health & Fitness
Timeline
Refrigeration Mechanic/ Director
ColdCraft Refrigeration PTY LTD
05.2023 - Current
Refrigeration Mechanic/ Site Supervisor
Alliance Victoria Refrigeration
08.2018 - 05.2023
Refrigeration Mechanic
Austral Refrigeration / Woolworth's FM
01.2006 - 08.2018
Diploma - UEE512-Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering
Tafe
Certificate III - UTE30999- Electrotechnology
Tafe
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