Dougie Greaves
Fareham,Hampshire
Summary
Skilled HVAC technician with extensive customer-facing experience and expertise in hand and power tools, pressure testing, and refrigerant handling. Adept at delivering clean finish work under pressure while maintaining service van organisation and utilising diagnostic tools to ensure optimal system performance. Committed to leveraging HVAC system knowledge to provide efficient solutions and uphold industry standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Air conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer
Atlantic Refrigeration
Lee on Solent , Hampshire
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teams on large-scale projects for timely completion.
- Followed strict compliance protocol whilst handling environmentally hazardous substances.
- Liaised closely with suppliers for timely delivery of spare parts, ensuring uninterrupted service provision.
- Troubleshot technical issues for quicker problem resolution.
- Worked on emergency repairs, reducing loss from business disruption.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, contributing to longevity of machinery.
Refrigeration Engineer
Pinnacle Mechanical Services
Portsmouth, Hampshire
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Built close links with other engineers and customers fostering smooth interfaces to manage gaps and overlaps.
- Lead Refrigeration Engineer - maintaining, fixing and attending emergency call outs for Butcombe Brewery Public Houses across the UK.
Refrigeration Engineer
Portico Shipping
Portsmouth, hampshire
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Built close links with other engineers between disciplines, fostering smooth interfaces to manage gaps and overlaps.
- Addressed and resolved technical concerns to keep systems operational, therefore reducing the risk of soiled produce.
- Managed and planned a strict PPM routine.
- Assisted crane operatives with emergency mechanical issues.
- Recorded and managed the safe keeping of F-gas records and other legal paperwork required.
- Experience in booking and managing external contractors working on company property and helping wherever needed.
Apprentice
DCI
Portsmouth, Hampshire
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Shadowed supervisor and senior staff to learn a wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Used observation and active listening to gain thorough understanding of processes and practices.
- Employed strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills to complete assigned tasks on time and to quality specifications.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Refrigeration Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh, HAMNVQ Level 2 - Diploma in installing and maintaining refrigeration
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh, HAMNVQ Level 2 - Handling Fluorinated gasses and ozone depleting substances category I personnel
Eastleigh College
Eastleigh, HAMSkills
- Customer-facing experience
- Clean finish work
- Hand and power tool expertise
- Heavy lifting
- Able to work well under pressure
- Refrigerant handling certification
- Use of diagnostic tools
- Pressure testing proficiency
- Service van organisation
- HVAC system knowledge
Certification
IPAF
ECITB
PASMA
Timeline
Air conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer
Atlantic Refrigeration
12.2023 - Current
Refrigeration Engineer
Pinnacle Mechanical Services
01.2023 - 06.2023
Refrigeration Engineer
Portico Shipping
08.2020 - 01.2023
Apprentice
DCI
08.2018 - 08.2020
NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in installing and maintaining refrigeration
Eastleigh College
NVQ Level 2 - Handling Fluorinated gasses and ozone depleting substances category I personnel
Eastleigh College
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Refrigeration Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
Eastleigh College