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RICARDO ELKHOURI

Kelowna,Canada

Summary

HVAC & Refrigeration Technician committed to being efficient and proactive in working hard and learning while being adaptive and accurate in the field. Bringing 5 years of experience in leadership and communicative skills as well as experience in the HVAC and Refrigeration industry through the Co-op Program at BCIT.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HVAC Apprentice

RamTech Refrigeration and Controls
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Installed Mini-splits, flared and brazed line sets
  • Preventative maintenance trained on RTUs, Cooling towers and other equipment.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.


HVAC Technician Apprentice (Through BCIT Co-op)

Hardy Mechanical
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Installed hangers, braze, pipe line sets
  • Performed preventative maintenance on refrigeration and AC equipment
  • Materials and equipment safely handled and transported to jobsites

Refrigeration Apprentice (Through BCIT Co-op)

ADN Refrigeration
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in building refrigeration box coolers/freezers, installed line sets, condensing units and evaporator coils
  • Organized, prepared materials for jobs at the shop prior to departure to jobsite
  • Offloaded and transported refrigeration equipment to jobsite safely

Team Leader

The Storehouse 24/7
04.2017 - 02.2023
  • Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals

Education

Co-op Program Diploma - HVAC & Refrigeration

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
12.2024

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency and Workplace Safety
  • Leadership and Team Member Motivation
  • Task Management
  • Communication

Certification

  • HRAI Ozone Protection Certificate
  • Blacks Equipment Training Forklift, Aerial & Scissor Lift, Fall Protection Certificate

Timeline

HVAC Apprentice

RamTech Refrigeration and Controls
02.2025 - 04.2025

HVAC Technician Apprentice (Through BCIT Co-op)

Hardy Mechanical
05.2024 - 10.2024

Refrigeration Apprentice (Through BCIT Co-op)

ADN Refrigeration
08.2023 - 01.2024

Team Leader

The Storehouse 24/7
04.2017 - 02.2023

Co-op Program Diploma - HVAC & Refrigeration

British Columbia Institute of Technology
RICARDO ELKHOURI