Cóilín de Hearfort
Rush,Dublin
Summary
Experienced field service technician with a strong background in drawing and schematic interpretation, diagnostics, and appliance repair. Proficient in appliance installation and servicing, coupled with excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Committed to delivering high-quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Agricultural Engineer
GDL Ltd.
Lusk, Dublin
03.2021 - Current
- Identified faults in hydraulic and mechanical equipment and implemented corrective action to restore function.
- Carried out routine servicing of vehicles, equipment and plant to maintain safe, smooth farm operations.
- Completed emergency field-based repairs quickly and accurately, limiting operational disruptions.
- Repaired, serviced and maintained machinery and equipment for smooth farm and factory operations.
Service Engineer
Indesit / Hotpoint
Dublin, Dublin
03.2006 - 03.2021
- Addressed appliance warranty issues and diagnosed faults to inform repair plans.
- Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various equipment models.
- Conducted thorough post-work appliance inspections to verify component and system safety.
- Disassembled and reassembled appliance components to facilitate repair work.
- Used testing methods to carefully diagnose appliance faults.
- Performed accurate electrical testing, enabling safe system fault repairs.
- Inspected equipment to decipher root cause of malfunctions, safely disassembling and reassembling to reduce errors.
Water Softner Installer
EWT Ltd.
Dublin
09.2004 - 03.2006
- Completed new installations, repairs and maintenance work on interior and exterior piping systems.
- Carried out regular preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Handled installation and maintenance work in domestic and commercial buildings.
- Installed plumbing and heating systems and executed tests to verify functionality.
- Completed all works to high standards in line with company and industry requirements.
- Trained and supervised junior plumbers to maintain exceptional workmanship standards.
Field Service Engineer
Omada
Dublin
10.2003 - 08.2004
- Surveyed sites to identify risks and adapt fire solutions accordingly.
- Helped businesses to mitigate risk, educating on fire detection and protection opportunities.
- Conducted detailed fire safety risk assessments, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Tested plumbing systems, located leakages and repaired faults.
- Completed new installations, repairs and maintenance work on interior and exterior fire fighting equipment.
Installer
Ionics
Dublin, Dublin
01.2003 - 09.2003
- Installed water vending machines on target with accuracy and efficiency.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Service Engineer
C&C Ireland
Ballyfermot, Dublin
11.2000 - 12.2003
- Inspected equipment to decipher root cause of malfunctions, safely disassembling and reassembling to reduce errors.
- Reviewed equipment operation and reported symptoms to address potential maintenance and repair issues.
- Attended to wide range of time-critical jobs on short notice.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues to restore functionality.
- Repaired breaks and damage to appliances and plumbing.
Technician
Batchelors Beverage Systems
Cabra West, Dublin 7
11.1999 - 11.2000
- Collaborated with engineers, technicians and maintenance personnel to complete projects.
- Conducted inspections on coffee dispensing equipment.
- Carried out safety checks to verify proper functionality.
- Communicated with customers to explain required repairs or replacements.
- Addressed faulty systems and worked with clients to resolve installation and repair challenges.
- Examined and tested coffee machines to identify faults.
Technical Representative
Liam Collins & Co
Skerries, Dublin
01.1997 - 10.1999
- Conducted routine bar trade equipment checks to proactively address maintenance issues.
- Maintained and repaired tools, equipment and machines.
- Scheduled deliveries, equipment installations and repair services to foster customer satisfaction.
- Reviewed equipment operation and reported symptoms to address potential maintenance and repair issues.
- Preserved ice and drink dispensing machine equipment through regular cleaning, preventative maintenance and organising swift repairs.
Labourer
Fairy Hill Farms
Rush, Dublin
10.1996 - 11.1997
- Operated agricultural machinery safely and responsibly.
- Followed orders to harvest crops at correct times using correct methods for maximum yield.
- Participated in sorting, grading and other post-harvest treatment of crops.
- Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
- Watered crops with irrigation systems and equipment for optimum growth.
Education
Building Services Engineering -
Bolton Street Technical University
DublinLeaving Certificate -
Holy Faith de la Salle
DublinSkills
- Drawing and schematic interpretation
- Diagnostics
- Water filtration system repair
- Appliance installation and servicing
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer Service
Timeline
Agricultural Engineer
GDL Ltd.
03.2021 - Current
Service Engineer
Indesit / Hotpoint
03.2006 - 03.2021
Water Softner Installer
EWT Ltd.
09.2004 - 03.2006
Field Service Engineer
Omada
10.2003 - 08.2004
Installer
Ionics
01.2003 - 09.2003
Service Engineer
C&C Ireland
11.2000 - 12.2003
Technician
Batchelors Beverage Systems
11.1999 - 11.2000
Technical Representative
Liam Collins & Co
01.1997 - 10.1999
Labourer
Fairy Hill Farms
10.1996 - 11.1997
Building Services Engineering -
Bolton Street Technical University
Leaving Certificate -
Holy Faith de la Salle