BENJAMIN VIAL
Arundel,QLD
Summary
HVAC Service Technician with many years experience in heating, air conditioning and refrigerant systems, as well as electrical and mechanical controls. Ambitious with strong background in plumbing, refrigeration machinery operations, and HVAC repair and maintenance. Excellent understanding of HVAC controls.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Technician
Sodexo FIFO
Perth, WA
04.2025 - Current
- Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Repaired and modified heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
HVAC Technician
BlackOps Airconditioning & Refrigeration
Arundel, QLD
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Led the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems for residential and commercial clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Diagnosed complex HVAC system issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques, resulting in a 20% reduction in service call response time.
- Utilized specialized tools and technologies such as refrigerant recovery machines and digital gauges to enhance system performance and energy efficiency.
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
HVAC-R Technician
Phoenix Air-conditioning & Technical Services Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Installation of all types of air conditioning systems - domestic, commercial & industrial.
- Repairs and maintenance to ducted units, split systems, package units, commercial refrigeration systems, water cooled, cooling towers, Air handling units and pumps
- Supervision and training of apprentices
- Exhaust Systems
Trade Assistant
Sparkie Electrical
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Air-conditioning installations and servicing
- Solar panel installations
- House wiring
Education
Certificate lll - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
TAFE Queensland
10.2021
Skills
- HVAC system installation
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Electrical & Mechanical Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Welding & Fabrication
- Safety & Compliance
- Excellent problem solver
- Maintenance scheduling
- Blueprint interpretation
References
- Stephen Greig, Owner, 07 5597 7737, phoenixair@futureweb.com.au, Phoenix Airconditioning
- Barry Flanagan, Owner, 0418 414 997, info@sparkieselectrical.com, Sparkie Electrical
- Leanne Greig, Administration / Personal Reference, 0438 073 617, phoenixair@futureweb.com.au, Phoenix Airconditioning
Job Title
HVAC-R SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Timeline
HVAC Technician
Sodexo FIFO
04.2025 - Current
HVAC Technician
BlackOps Airconditioning & Refrigeration
01.2022 - 04.2025
HVAC-R Technician
Phoenix Air-conditioning & Technical Services Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 12.2021
Trade Assistant
Sparkie Electrical
01.2007 - 01.2017
Certificate lll - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
TAFE Queensland