Jason Faralla
Eden Park,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in refrigeration and air conditioning, notably with AJ Baker & Sons, where I spearheaded the Victorian branch's Air Conditioning department. I excel in team building and effective communication, significantly enhancing project outcomes and efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excavator Operator
All Civil Australia
Bundoora, Victoria
03.2023 - Current
- Worked on Metro Rail Projects, as well as V-Line Projects, installing the CSR undergrounds.
- Operated a wide range of machines throughout these projects, such as Excavators up to 35T, Posi Tracks, Front End Loaders, Dump Trucks up to 30T, Tilt Tray trucks, Tandem Tip Trucks, and Floats.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self Employed
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Ran my own Tandem tip truck, tag trailer, and plant equipment.
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
- Worked on a wide range of sites, from basement digs to trenching, to hard stands, and asphalt prepping for car parks.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
AJ Baker & Sons.
Campbellfield, Victoria
06.2015 - 03.2019
- My job title here was a project manager, but I started up the Air Conditioning department for the Victorian branch.
- Carried out site-specific works on Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi Supermarket HVAC systems.
- Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
- Assists in developing scopes of work for bid packages.
- Provides input into cost control processes including budget preparation and tracking.
- Advises management regarding cost savings opportunities throughout the course of a project.
- Works closely with accounting personnel to ensure accuracy in financial reporting related to estimated costs vs. actual costs incurred.
- Performs post-project analysis to identify areas where improvements can be made in estimating processes.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
United Cooling Solutions (Self Employed)
Mernda, Victiora
09.2007 - 06.2015
- I ran my own company during this time, looking after the routine maintenance and service of high-rise buildings, hotels, and buildings at the Melbourne Airport.
- In this time, I employed apprentices, qualified technicians, and sub-contractors.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Daikin Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Carried out warranty testing and commissioning of Daikin Products
- Technical support to Contractors
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
McCaig Service
Bendigo, Victoria
03.2004 - 12.2004
- Diagnosed and repaired malfunctions in residential and commercial refrigeration systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance on air conditioning units including changing filters and cleaning coils.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Trane Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2003 - 03.2004
- Completed repairs, scheduled, and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Maintained and repaired electrical and pneumatic controls, HVAC equipment and systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting and specific diagnostic tests to diagnose malfunctions.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Complete Quality Service
West Heidleberg, Victoria
06.1998 - 01.2003
- Completed my apprenticeship in refrigeration and air conditioning.
- Worked on hotel refrigeration systems during this time, as well as installing beer on tap systems.
- Installed compressors, evaporators, condensers, receivers, expansion valves and other components of HVAC systems.
Education
Workplace Trainer And Assessor
Australian Accredited Training
Melbourne, VIC10-2023
Cert. IV in Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC06-2002
Completed Year 10
Whittlesea Secondary College
Whittlesea, VIC01-1998
Pre Apprenticeship in Basic Engineering
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC06-1998
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Written and verbal communication
- Ground disturbance oversight
- Ground disturbance issues
- Trench work
- Heavy equipment operator
- Pre-operational equipment checks
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Excavator operation
- Communication Skills
- Risk Assessment
Affiliations
- Played football at the Mernda football club from 1998-2012
- Road Racing in the Preston MCC 2013-2015
- Off road racing in the Diamond Valley MCC 2016-2023
- Coaching junior football either Head Coach or Assistant 2019-Current
Accomplishments
- Life Member Mernda Football Club
- 2nd Pirelli Road Race Series 600cc 2015
- 3rd Diamond Valley Off Road Series 2018
Certification
- Victorian HC drivers License
- White Card
- Operator tickets for: Skid Steer, Excavator,Haul Truck,Roller/Compactor,Backhoe,Front End Loader,Telescopic Materials Handler
- Scissor and Boom lift ticket
- Rail Industry Worker Ticket
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Excavator Operator
All Civil Australia
03.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Self Employed
03.2019 - 03.2023
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
AJ Baker & Sons.
06.2015 - 03.2019
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
United Cooling Solutions (Self Employed)
09.2007 - 06.2015
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Daikin Australia
01.2005 - 09.2007
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
McCaig Service
03.2004 - 12.2004
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Trane Australia
01.2003 - 03.2004
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Complete Quality Service
06.1998 - 01.2003
Workplace Trainer And Assessor
Australian Accredited Training
Cert. IV in Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Completed Year 10
Whittlesea Secondary College
Pre Apprenticeship in Basic Engineering
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
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