Simbarashe Sarive
Lusaka
Summary
Skilled refrigeration mechanic with comprehensive background in installation, maintenance, and repair of various refrigeration systems. Bring strong technical acumen coupled with problem-solving skills to diagnose issues accurately and expedite repairs. Leveraged knowledge of safety protocols to maintain compliant work conditions consistently. Instrumental in ensuring optimal system performance, decreasing downtime while increasing operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Refrigeration Mechanic
Kings Chemicals Limited
Lusaka
02.2021 - Current
- Installed and maintained freezer rooms, coldroom room chillers, water chillers, Hoya frigus ice cream machines and air conditioning systems
- Diagnosed system malfunctions and implemented effective repair solutions.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure optimal operational efficiency of equipment.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
- Tested pressure levels in the system with gauges and calibrated them accordingly.
- Replaced faulty parts such as compressors, condensers, evaporators and fan motors.
- Installed new air conditioning units in residential and commercial properties.
- Monitored refrigerant levels during installation process to ensure compliance with regulations.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Green Fuel Private Limited
Chisumbanje
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Installed and repaired refrigeration and air conditioning systems for MCC (Motor Control Center) rooms for critical plant areas including boiler section, distillery, substations and office buildings
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed technical issues in cooling systems using specialized tools and equipment.
- Handling refrigerants in accordance with safety and environmental standards
- Maintenance and repair of automotive air conditioning systems for heavy duty equipment, including Howo trucks and front loaders
Refrigeration Technician
Archer Engineering Private Limited
Harare
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Installed and maintained refrigeration systems for commercial clients.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions using specialized tools and techniques.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Detection and repair of refrigeration leaks including vacuuming and refrigerant charging
- Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical faults in refrigeration systems
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Ocavo air conditioning
Harare
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Installed and repaired refrigeration and air conditioning systems for diverse clients.
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes and improve efficiency.
- Tested electrical circuits to ensure proper functioning of motors, switches, thermostats and safety controls.
- Operated soldering equipment to seal joints between pipes in refrigeration systems.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as capacitors, contactors and relays.
- Performed preventive maintenance on air conditioning units including changing filters and cleaning coils.
- Adjusted system controls to regulate temperature levels according to customer specifications.
Refrigeration Technician
Race Systems Private Limited
Harare
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Completed repairs, scheduled, and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
- Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions in a timely manner.
- Resolved customer issues related to malfunctioning refrigeration units.
- Calibrated instruments used to measure pressure, temperature, flow rate and other variables in the system.
- Reprogrammed controllers when necessary to ensure correct operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems, including lubricating parts and cleaning coils.
- Ensured that all work was conducted safely following industry standards and regulations.
- Educated customers on proper use of their cooling systems.
- Cleaned condenser coils regularly to improve energy efficiency of the system.
Education
Journey Man Class 1 - Refrigeration Including Air Conditioning
Ministry of Higher And Tertiary Education
Harare, Zimbabwe 09.2012 - 09.2016
National certificate - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
Kwekwe Polytechnic
Kwekwe, Zimbabwe 01.2013 - 04.2014
Skills
- Installation of refrigeration systems
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Maintenance of refrigeration units
- Refrigerant handling procedures
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Parts management and ordering
- Routine preventative maintenance
- Attention to safety standards
- Effective communication techniques
- Time management abilities
- Team collaboration skills
- Diagnosing faults
- Electrical wiring
- Troubleshooting components
- Leak detection
- Inspecting systems
- Customer service
- Testing procedures
- Hand and Power Tools Usage
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Refrigeration Mechanic
Kings Chemicals Limited
02.2021 - Current
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Green Fuel Private Limited
06.2020 - 02.2021
Refrigeration Technician
Archer Engineering Private Limited
11.2019 - 06.2020
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Ocavo air conditioning
01.2017 - 10.2019
Refrigeration Technician
Race Systems Private Limited
09.2016 - 01.2017
National certificate - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning
Kwekwe Polytechnic
01.2013 - 04.2014
Journey Man Class 1 - Refrigeration Including Air Conditioning
Ministry of Higher And Tertiary Education
09.2012 - 09.2016