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Richard Black

South Yarra,VIC

Summary

Professional installer with robust experience in equipment installation and maintenance, ensuring high-quality results and efficiency. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in all situations. Skilled in troubleshooting, technical adjustments, and customer service, with focus on safety and precision. Known for results-driven approach and effective problem-solving abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Installer

Micronair Dust Control
07.2024 - 08.2025

at Micronair my main role was to install large custom dust extraction units, please see the description below

  • Install, Maintain and service dust and fume extraction in a range of industrial and commercial environments. This includes fitting the unit and installing all ductwork to the desired location.
  • perform preventative maintenance on a range of different dust extractors, as well as fault diagnosis and repairs on mechanical aspects of the dust control equipment.
  • demonstrated flexibility by completing overtime and travel-related work to support company objectives

HVAC Trade Assistant

Principal HVAC
09.2022 - 12.2024

Due to the heating project ceasing to exist I took on the role of HVAC trade assistant at Principal, this job included

  • Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
  • Performed comprehensive preventative maintenance on various types of HVAC equipment, prolonging their lifespan.

Electrical Installation Engineer

Principal HVAC
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Sole electrical engineer building and wiring pre built heating systems using air source heat pumps.
  • Connected and configured electrical panels including PLC's to operate the heating system.
  • wiring a range of different electrical components, including immersion heaters and three phase heat pumps.
  • fault finding and troubleshooting upon completion.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Greiner Packaging
09.2016 - 09.2020
  • Scheduled and undertook periodic maintenance on all electrical installations, components and equipment.
  • Reduced equipment downtime through early identification of potential issues via thorough analysis of electrical system performance data.
  • Developed and implemented effective maintenance schedules for electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • conducted reactive maintenance on a range of high volume machines

Education

Foundation Degree - Mechatronic Engineering

University of Ulster
Belfast
05-2020

Skills

    Scissor and boom ticket
    White Card (VIC)
    working under pressure
    proactive thinker
    proficient in copper pipe bending and brazing
    can work as part of a team and individually
    Reading and understanding complex electrical drawings

  • Attention to detail
  • Power tool operation
  • Following safety practices
  • Troubleshooting and testing
  • Time management
  • Blueprint reading

Timeline

Installer

Micronair Dust Control
07.2024 - 08.2025

HVAC Trade Assistant

Principal HVAC
09.2022 - 12.2024

Electrical Installation Engineer

Principal HVAC
09.2020 - 09.2022

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Greiner Packaging
09.2016 - 09.2020

Foundation Degree - Mechatronic Engineering

University of Ulster
Richard Black