Ray Walsh
GALWAY,Ireland
Summary
Committed professional with practical approach to problem-solving and strong desire to excel in Heat-pumps fault finding commissioning and service. Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical systems and maintaining equipment, combined with solid communication and teamwork skills. Ready to contribute to efficient, reliable heating solutions that enhance client satisfaction.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Technical Heat-pump Engineer
Ideal Heating / Groupe Atlantic
Hull, UK
2018.09 - 2026.04
Lead Technical support engineer for ideal heating for over 7 years
- Training, staff and installers
- Assisted commissioning
- service, warranty, commissioning
- supporting ideal energy in sales
- Attended emergency calls to resolve immediate Heat-pump-related issues promptly.
- Performed repair work on broken compressors-achieving smooth running of refrigeration units.
- Identified and resolved malfunctions for smoother operational efficiency.
- Conducted day to day running within the business through Salesforce
Plumbing and heating engineer
self employed
Galway, County Galway
1997.06 - 2018.09
- Offered expert advice to customers regarding maintenance of their plumbing and heating systems.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities whilst dealing with unforeseen issues during installation or repair works.
- Achieved timely project completion with meticulous planning and execution of tasks.
- Installed state-of-the-art heating systems for enhanced energy efficiency.
Plumbing apprentice
Fallon Heating & Plumbing
Claremorris, County Mayo
1993.08 - 1997.06
- Collaborated with experienced plumbers to gain practical skills.
- Assisted senior plumber to complete projects on time.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction by providing polite, friendly service during house calls.
- Gained knowledge about latest plumbing technologies for continually improving skills.
Education
Fully Qualified - Plumbing and Heating
Fas Training Centre
Galway, County Galway 1992.09 - 1996.09
Level 6 Heat-pump systems - Heat-pumps
Fetac
Mountrath, Laois 2008.07 - 2008.07
Level 6 Solar Domestic Hot Water systems - Plumbing and Heating
Fetac
Mountrath, Laois 2008.12 - 2008.12
City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas ODS Regulations Cat 1 - Refrigeration
E.C.A.C National Lead Ireland
Ardee, Louth 2016.08 - 2016.08
Real Alternatives 4 life Flammables Refrigerants - Hydrocarbons [HC] R290, R1270, R600a HFC R32
E.C.A.C National Lead Ireland
Ardee, Louth 2025.01 - 2025.01
Affiliations
- Strong member in the local GAA and LGFA Coaching senior and underage levels
Timeline
Real Alternatives 4 life Flammables Refrigerants - Hydrocarbons [HC] R290, R1270, R600a HFC R32
E.C.A.C National Lead Ireland
2025.01 - 2025.01
Lead Technical Heat-pump Engineer
Ideal Heating / Groupe Atlantic
2018.09 - 2026.04
City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas ODS Regulations Cat 1 - Refrigeration
E.C.A.C National Lead Ireland
2016.08 - 2016.08
Level 6 Solar Domestic Hot Water systems - Plumbing and Heating
Fetac
2008.12 - 2008.12
Level 6 Heat-pump systems - Heat-pumps
Fetac
2008.07 - 2008.07
Plumbing and heating engineer
self employed
1997.06 - 2018.09
Plumbing apprentice
Fallon Heating & Plumbing
1993.08 - 1997.06
Fully Qualified - Plumbing and Heating
Fas Training Centre
1992.09 - 1996.09