Our Career Success Stories celebrate the inspiring journeys of professionals in the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry. Discover the diverse paths to success taken by industry leaders, innovators, and dedicated tradespeople who have made significant impacts in their fields.
From apprentices rising to become master technicians to entrepreneurs building thriving businesses, each story highlights the dedication, skill, and passion that drive the refrigeration industry in Australia.
ActronAir technician Daniel Yacoub was always drawn to the trade. "I was always intrigued by how air-conditioners/refrigeration systems worked so I decided to make a career out of it and haven't looked back since," Daniel said. "The best part of the job is being able to learn something new every single day. The industry is so deep there's always new things to learn."
ActronAir technician Zayne Baldacchinohas just finished his capstone and is in the process of getting his supervisor/contractor licence. This means he will be promoted from apprentice to service technician.
Airvision (WA) technician Joe Roscoe followed in the footsteps of his father who is also a fridgie.
Grosvenor Engineering Group (NSW) technician Caitlin Kilner didn’t plan to be a fridgie but is incredibly grateful to have “stumbled into it”.
PEER Group (SA) technician Emma Vandemeulengraaf knew she didn’t want to go to university after finishing school. After doing work experience in a number of different trades, Emma chose refrigeration and air conditioning.
Superior Air Conditioning (NSW) technician Mitch Stevens always wanted to undertake a trade but wasn’t sure which one. He decided to try refrigeration and air conditioning for a few weeks. “I fell in love with my job and have never looked back,” Mitch said.
