Nicholas Kimkaran
Cambridge,Canada
Summary
Motivated professional with strong mechanical aptitude and customer service experience. Holds a Gas Technician 2 certificate along with ODP Gastite, Warflex and ULC 636 certifications. Seeking HVAC apprentice position to apply troubleshooting skills and dedication to quality maintenance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Assistant
Bracken Heating and Cooling
Cambridge, Ontario
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted in installing, repairing and maintaining HVAC systems.
- Supported technicians in HVAC system installations and maintenance activities.
- Perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine inspections of heating and cooling systems for efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting HVAC issues, collaborating with senior staff to enhance problem resolution.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Fixed and swapped out faulty components of HVAC systems.
- Performed cleaning of evaporator coils, condenser coils, and filters to maintain optimal HVAC system performance.
- Installed heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment and tested for proper operation.
- Installed new ductwork according to plans and specifications provided by engineers or contractors.
- Tested electrical circuits, motors, controls, safety devices and other components of the HVAC system.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing tools and materials for installations, ensuring efficient access and operation.
- Operated tools like drills, saws, safely during installation or repair works.
- Communicated with clients to schedule service appointments and address inquiries.
- Followed safety protocols while handling refrigerants and other materials.
Material Handler
DB Schenker
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Manage the receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of materials using counterbalances, reach trucks, and dockstockers.
- Pick and stage orders in a timely manner ensuring accuracy and stability in the pallet while maintaining safe operating procedures and adhering to companies standards.
- Handled and stored hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation activities.
- Coordinate with purchasing and production teams to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize stockouts or overages.
- Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure that materials meet specifications and standards.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, damage, or defects.
- Collaborate with other departments, including production, shipping, and receiving, to prioritize tasks, resolve issues, and meet production schedules.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow operations.
- Enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, such as OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance material handling operations.
- Implement best practices and lean principles to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
- Guided team to optimize performance and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Senior Material Handler
Loblaws LCL
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Lead and supervise a team of material handlers, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Oversee the receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of materials, utilizing equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as necessary.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous materials according to safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation activities.
- Coordinated with purchasing and production teams to maintain stock levels, preventing stockouts and overages.
- Implemented quality control measures ensuring materials consistently met specifications and standards.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, damage, or defects.
- Collaborate with other departments, including production, shipping, and receiving, to prioritize tasks, resolve issues, and meet production schedules.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow operations.
- Enforce safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, such as OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Identified process improvement opportunities enhancing efficiency within material handling operations.
- Implement best practices and lean principles to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
Lead Material Handler
Mitsui High Tec. Inc.
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Led team of material handlers, ensuring effective operations and adherence to standards.
- Trained new team members on procedures and safety protocols to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
- Offered guidance and support to ensure all team members perform their duties effectively Management of customer and supplier relations.
- Oversaw the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials.
- Used material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move materials safely and efficiently.
- Ensured that materials are stored in designated locations and properly labeled for easy identification.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and conducted regular cycle counts to reconcile inventory levels.
- Coordinated with inventory control teams to address discrepancies and ensure that stock levels meet production requirements.
- Enforced quality control measures to ensure that materials meet specifications and standards.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy, damage, or defects.
- Collaborated with other departments, such as production, shipping, and receiving, to coordinate material flow and prioritize tasks.
- Communicated effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure that production schedules are met.
- Ensured that all material handling activities complied with safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and addressed any safety concerns or hazards promptly.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among team members.
- Identified and addressed any issues or challenges that arise during material handling operations.
- Troubleshooted equipment malfunctions, inventory discrepancies, or workflow bottlenecks to minimize disruptions and maintain productivity.
- Proposed improvements to material handling processes, contributing to operational effectiveness.
- Implement best practices and efficiency enhancements to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
Education
OSSD -
St. Benedict C.S.S.
Cambridge, ON06-2018
Skills
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Air conditioning
- Heating systems
- Gas furnaces
- Electrical wiring
- Pipe fitting
- Equipment installation
- Preventive maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Code compliance
- Leak checks
- Soldering
- Brazing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Brazing
Certification
- Gastite Certification
- Wardflex Certification
- Working At Heights Certification
- ULC 636 Certification
- ODP Certification
- Gas Technician 2 License
- Water Distribution OIT
- Water Treatment OIT
- Forklift License
Timeline
HVAC Assistant
Bracken Heating and Cooling
05.2026 - Current
Material Handler
DB Schenker
08.2024 - 05.2026
Senior Material Handler
Loblaws LCL
12.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Material Handler
Mitsui High Tec. Inc.
01.2023 - 12.2023
OSSD -
St. Benedict C.S.S.