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Nigel Wardrop

Burnaby,BC

Summary

Dedicated HVAC professional with expertise in the construction industry. Maintains a focus on values, ethics, and relationship-building while executing goals in a timely manner.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HVAC Sheet Metal Journeyman

Ridge Sheet Metal
Coquitlam, British Columbia
08.2021 - 11.2024
  • Performed new and retrofitted installations of HVAC systems, ductwork, and hanger systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and systems.
  • Experience working on commercial and residential projects: towers, commercial buildings, and residential homes.
  • Experience installing life-safety systems and motorized smoke dampers.
  • Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications
  • Ability to measure and order custom ductwork fittings.
  • Understand project timelines and schedules.
  • Coordinated with other trades, such as plumbing and HVAC, to complete projects efficiently.
  • Communicated with clients in a professional setting, and participated in site meetings.
  • Mentored workers and apprentices, delegated tasks, and motivated teams.

HVAC Sheet Metal Apprentice

Cascade Metal Design
Surrey, British Columbia
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Installation of ductwork, ERVs/HRVs, parkade exhaust fans, booster fans, range hoods, and slab duct.
  • Installation of finishing grills, diffusers, and exterior soffit grills.
  • Installation of thermal and acoustic insulation.
  • Perform modifications to ductwork, and assemble custom ductwork.
  • Measure and layout HVAC systems for in-concrete slab pours.
  • Primarily focused on residential towers and residential townhomes.

HVAC Refrigeration and Gas Apprentice

Gandy Installations
Langley, British Columbia
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Maintained the warehouse, products, inventory, and managed deliveries from suppliers to the warehouse.
  • Assembled work orders for technician installers.
  • Helper on HVAC residential installations, including the installation of A/C, furnaces, hot water tanks, and ductwork.
  • Maintain company vehicles and fleet.
  • Acquired leads and occupied an HVAC sales booth at Costco, providing customers with estimates and sales agent information.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Leadership And Management

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops
08-2026

Certificate of Qualification - HVAC Mechanic

Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre
Surrey

Level 1 - Refrigeration

JARTS
Langley

Level 1 - Gas B

Pacific Vocational College
Burnaby

Skills

  • General trades knowledge
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation
  • Occupational health and safety compliance
  • Team supervision and leadership
  • Oversight and inspection
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem resolution and decision-making
  • Technical software utilization

Certification

  • Certification of Qualification / Sheet Metal Red Seal
  • Refrigeration Level 1
  • Gas B Level 1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HVAC Sheet Metal Journeyman

Ridge Sheet Metal
08.2021 - 11.2024

HVAC Sheet Metal Apprentice

Cascade Metal Design
03.2018 - 08.2021

HVAC Refrigeration and Gas Apprentice

Gandy Installations
05.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Leadership And Management

Thompson Rivers University

Certificate of Qualification - HVAC Mechanic

Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre

Level 1 - Refrigeration

JARTS

Level 1 - Gas B

Pacific Vocational College
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