Ryan Clark

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: ryan.clark@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: ryanclarkire

Summary

10+ years of hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial cooling and freezing systems across food processing and cold storage environments. Proven ability to ensure optimal performance, prevent downtime, and adhere to stringent temperature control standards.

Adept at conducting preventative maintenance, performing complex repairs, and implementing efficiency improvements for various refrigeration technologies, consistently maintaining product integrity and operational continuity.

Experience

Lead Cooling Equipment Operator, Emerald Food Logistics -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2018 – present

• Managed daily operation and monitoring of multi-stage ammonia refrigeration systems for a 50,000 sq ft cold storage facility, ensuring continuous temperature stability.

• Reduced equipment downtime by 15% through proactive preventative maintenance schedules and rapid response to operational anomalies.

• Trained and supervised a team of 3 junior operators on safe operating procedures and emergency protocols for refrigeration equipment.

• Implemented new sensor-based monitoring system, improving temperature compliance by 99.5% across all storage zones.

Freezing Equipment Tender, Irish Dairy Processors -- Cork, Ireland

Sept 2013 – Feb 2018

• Operated and maintained blast freezers and spiral freezers for dairy products, processing up to 20 tons per shift.

• Performed routine inspections, cleanings, and minor repairs on refrigeration compressors, condensers, and evaporators.

• Monitored refrigerant levels and performed leak checks, reducing potential environmental impact and ensuring system efficiency.

• Collaborated with production teams to optimize freezing cycles, contributing to a 10% increase in daily output efficiency.

Education

Technological University Dublin, Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2011 – June 2013

Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education, FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Basics -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2010 – June 2011

Skills

Refrigeration Systems: Ammonia Refrigeration, Freon Systems, Blast Freezers, Spiral Freezers, Cold Rooms, HVAC-R, Chillers, Condensers, Evaporators

Operations & Maintenance: Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Equipment Calibration, Leak Detection, Refrigerant Handling, System Monitoring, Process Optimization, Safety Protocols (PSM, RMP)

Technical Tools & Software: SCADA Systems, PLC Control (Basic), Digital Manifolds, Temperature Dataloggers, CMMS Software

Certifications: F-Gas Certification (Category I), Refrigeration Operator Certification (Level 2), First Aid & CPR