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James Ford

Bundaberg,QLD

Summary

Trustworthy individual offering over 13 years working as qualified Air Conditioning and refrigeration Technician.

I started my career When i was 18 out in western NSW after a few years i ended up moving to Newcastle to finish my apprenticeship after i completed my trade i went on to work as a lead air conditioning installer Running a team of apprentices on all aspects of air conditioning mainly within the construction industry. At the start of 2020 i decided to run my own company as the sole director doing all the office/admin to full time on the tools, At one point i had 6 employees under my leadership, we had been contracted to do installation and maintenance for new home builds, Architecturally designed homes and retirement villages. in october 2023 i decided to move back up to queensland taking on a senior technician role with Air Supplies (based out of brisbane).

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technician

Air supplies Pty Ltd
Hervey Bay, Qld
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducted daily site inspections to ensure safety regulations were being adhered to.
  • Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
  • Assigned tasks to subcontractors and monitored their performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on existing air conditioning systems, inspecting for leaks or other issues.
  • Installed air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings, ensuring that all components were properly connected and functioning correctly.
  • Troubleshot electrical circuits related to air conditioners to locate and repair any malfunctions or defects.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.

Director

Ford Air Conditioning PTY LTD
Cardiff
02.2020 - 10.2023
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
  • Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
  • Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
  • Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
  • Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
  • Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
  • Installed and tested HVAC systems in commercial and residential buildings.
  • Replaced faulty parts of the system such as blowers, compressors, motors, and other components.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to order replacement parts needed for repairs or upgrades.
  • Conducted daily site inspections to ensure safety regulations were being adhered to.
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers and other professionals regarding design changes and adaptations on-site.
  • Reviewed plans, blueprints and drawings for accuracy of measurements and specifications.
  • Maintained records of all work completed by contractors including time sheets, supplies purchased.

Air Conditioning Installer

DNR Air and electrical
Morriset
02.2014 - 02.2020
  • Troubleshot electrical circuits related to air conditioners to locate and repair any malfunctions or defects.
  • Installed air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings, ensuring that all components were properly connected and functioning correctly.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on existing air conditioning systems, inspecting for leaks or other issues.
  • Constructed ductwork for new air conditioning units according to plans and specifications.
  • Drilled holes in walls and ceilings for installation of ventilation pipes.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems to extend life of such equipment.
  • Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.

Education

Certificate 3 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning

TAFE NSW

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Hand/power tool use
  • Equipment Installation
  • customer service
  • team worker
  • ability to completely work autonomously

Timeline

Senior Technician

Air supplies Pty Ltd
10.2023 - Current

Director

Ford Air Conditioning PTY LTD
02.2020 - 10.2023

Air Conditioning Installer

DNR Air and electrical
02.2014 - 02.2020

Certificate 3 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning

TAFE NSW

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