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Gurminder S Mashiana

Vancouver,British Columbia

Summary

In less than 3 years became head technician at Canadian Refrigeration and Ac ltd. Worked alot of overtime, on weekends and stats too. When other technician quit, stepped up to save company and in one Month worked a record of 263 hrs and 33hours straight in one shift in my current company . I am the the chief CO2 technician in my current company . i dont mind taking calls even if i am not on call. Right now i manage multiple CO2 and ammonia plants . These sites have Screw and dozens of CO2 compressors . I absolutely love and take pride in work i do. Always available when my company needs me. NO bad habits, I dont smoke or do any drugs. I am very curious and want to learn . I know i dont have red seal ticket yet but i have worked very hard and gained alot more experince and knowledge than many people dont have even after getting the ticket.I hope you will give me a chance to serve your company and customers as a good and a reliable technician .

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic

Cimco Refrigeration
Delta, BC
10.2022 - Current
  • Worked on Ammonia Reciprocating and screw compressors.
  • Start up of CO2 Racks .
  • Maintained cold storage for largest grocery stores in the country( NH3 and CO2 systems).
  • changed screw and recep compressors.
  • Uncovered and corrected leaks in refrigeration systems.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunction
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Changed a lot of compressors , pulleys motors and other parts.
  • Completed repairs, scheduled and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
  • Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, evaporators and other equipment in the system.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving ammonia refrigeration systems.
  • Maintained records of all repairs, inspections, and tests performed.
  • Analyzed data from logbooks to determine trends in performance of the systems.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Canadian Refrigeration And Ac Ltd.
Burnaby, BC
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • Uncovered and corrected leaks in refrigeration systems.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunction
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Changed a lot of compressors , pulleys motors and other parts.
  • Completed repairs, scheduled and predictive maintenance on different equipment and systems.
  • Read and understood schematics in order to work on specific models.
  • Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC/R systems.

Skilled Labourer

Irl construction
Vancouver, BC
05.2019 - 06.2019
  • Used power tools and machines
  • Clear work sites,Use shovel and fill up garbage Bags with site debry and other dirt and garbage.
  • Worked in wide variety of types of physical labor(Moved heavy materials atleast 50 lbs)
  • Robust physical stamina for performing strenuous and repetitive tasks
  • Excellent grasp of safety guidelines for a variety of job contexts.

Excavator and Backhoe Operator

For Local Contractor
Dasuya, Punjab
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds
  • Dug holes and trenches in the ground
  • Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to manager
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on any project requirement and keep teams on tight schedules
  • Perform pre-operational checks , minor repairs, clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.

Manual Laborer, Excavator and Backhoe Cleaner

Helper for Local Contractor
Dasuya, Punjab
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Performed pre-operational checks
  • Performed minor repairs
  • Clean and lubricate equipment tanks
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving
  • Drove tractor trolley to move sand and other materials.

Welder

Homeware Research Center
Dasuya, Punjab
09.2014 - 10.2016
  • Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Effectively managed repair and maintenance scheduled to increase shop organization
  • Skilled with gas metal arc
  • Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding
  • Worked on steel bars, sheets and pipes, producing ladders, chairs and doors etc.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.

Web Developer

WhizKraft Solutions Pvt .ltd, SAS Nagar PB
Mohali, Punjab
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Tested websites and performed troubleshooting prior to deployment
  • Used various technologies, including Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft SQL Server to make code repairs and optimize corporate website
  • Pitched in to assist senior developers to meet pressing deadlines during under-staffed periods
  • Established web hosting for site and uploaded site files to hosting account.

General Labor

Family Farm
Dasuya, Punjab
03.2009 - 05.2011
  • Assisted farmers with feeding and watering livestock, including cows and buffaloes
  • Tended to crops, which included fruit trees, vegetable plants, medicinal plants and herbs
  • Removed rocks and other obstacles and prepared soil for planting
  • Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers
  • Observed animals and notified veterinarian of any signs of illness.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, like fences to mend and broken pipes to fix
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision

Education

Apprenticeship - Level 3 Refrigeration Apprenticeship

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
03-2023

Level 2 Apprenticeship For Refrigeration And Ac -

Camosun College
Victoria, BC
06.2020

Level 1 Apprenticeship For Refrigeration And Ac -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
02.2020

One Month Excavator and Backhoe Operator Course, Government recognized/ Tanda PB -

04.2018

Welder Trade Certificate -

Mata Vidyawati Memorial
Mukerian
08.2014

Diploma in Computer Applications - Computer Aoolications

DAIS Academy
Dasuya
06.2012

12th Grade -

Government Senior Secondary School
01.2008

Timeline

Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic

Cimco Refrigeration
10.2022 - Current

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Canadian Refrigeration And Ac Ltd.
07.2019 - 10.2022

Skilled Labourer

Irl construction
05.2019 - 06.2019

Excavator and Backhoe Operator

For Local Contractor
02.2018 - 02.2019

Manual Laborer, Excavator and Backhoe Cleaner

Helper for Local Contractor
01.2017 - 02.2018

Welder

Homeware Research Center
09.2014 - 10.2016

Web Developer

WhizKraft Solutions Pvt .ltd, SAS Nagar PB
07.2012 - 07.2013

General Labor

Family Farm
03.2009 - 05.2011

Apprenticeship - Level 3 Refrigeration Apprenticeship

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Level 2 Apprenticeship For Refrigeration And Ac -

Camosun College

Level 1 Apprenticeship For Refrigeration And Ac -

British Columbia Institute of Technology

One Month Excavator and Backhoe Operator Course, Government recognized/ Tanda PB -

Welder Trade Certificate -

Mata Vidyawati Memorial

Diploma in Computer Applications - Computer Aoolications

DAIS Academy

12th Grade -

Government Senior Secondary School
Gurminder S Mashiana