RIAAN POTGIETER
REFRIDGERATION MECHANIC
PROFILE
I am very versatile and assist in daily operations and maintenance where needed. I am always willing to do what is good for the company and go the extra mile. I have excellent management skills for both technical support and office-based work.
DOB: 08 April 1976 (46)
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
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HOBBIES
Tennis
Fishing
Photographer
ACHIEVEMENTS
Long Service Award
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
South Africa
Angola
Qatar
EDUCATION
Apprenticeship in Refrigeration Mechanics
Qualified MerSETA July 2003
Kempton Park College (Johannesburg, South Africa)
June 1998 – August 1998
N1 (Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Science, Electrical)
Rhodes Field Technical High School
January 1992 – December 1996
Matric (Y12) English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Electrical and Technical Drawing
WORK EXPERIENCE
STAREF, Qatar
Millwright and Vehicle Co-Ordinator
June 2020 – Current
QATALUM ALUMINIUM, Qatar
HVAC Foreman, Technician
September 2012 – June 2020
RED BASE, South Africa
HVAC Technician
April 2009 – September 2012
CHEVRON OIL RIG, Angola (Offshore)
HVAC Advisor, Maintenance Technician
November 2004 – February 2009
ELMEC AIRCONDITIONING, South Africa
TECHNICIAN
February 2004 – August 2004
ROGEN (Johannesburg, South Africa)
c/o TRANE RED BASE cc
TECHNICIAN
April 1996 – July 2003
ALL REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
WORK EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Service and Repair on ARC and MIC welding machines and grinders
Installations on Chillers
Daily reports for Stem and Stirring boom repairs
Equipment maintenance and breakdown reports
HSE observation reports
Services and Repairs on Water and Air Cooled Chillers
Daily closure of job reports and HSE summaries
Building maintenance – Installation and repairs in residential areas
VARIANT AND COMPUTER EXERIENCE
Experience on Air/Water Cooled Chillers, DX AC Units, Split AC, Controls, BMS System, Water Pumps, CFM Motors, Gas Welding, Arc Welding, Rigging of compressors in and out of units as well as retrofitting of machines. Knowledge of Centrifugal, Screw Compressor, and open drive systems.
Computer literate with experience in MS Office, CMMS and SAP computer programs
Business Areas of experience
oProduction / Operations
oQuality Assurance
oMaintenance Management
oEnvironmental Health & Safety
oLeadership and Management
PERSONAL MOTIVATION
With more than 26 years of experience in this field, I can comfortably tell you that I know I can and will add value to your business. Through my developing career I have had the opportunity to overcome obstacles, deal with disappointment and grow from success and achievement. I believe that I am a level headed, and well composed employee that will easily fit in, and run with any venture that might come my way.