Introduction
Bachtair Gerles Pelswijk is the CEO of Pelswijk General Contractors, located at 48 Sheriff Street, Cambefille. Born on March 6, 1979, in Guyana, Mr. Pelswijk brings extensive experience and leadership to the company. He resides at Lot 226 Munipur Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, and can be reached at +592-671-2370. With his strong Guyanese roots, Mr. Pelswijk is committed to driving the company forward, ensuring quality and reliability in every project.
Formal Education
- Primary: Gewoon Lager Onderwijs (GLO), Suriname
- Secondary: Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs (MULO), Suriname
- Tertiary:
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Natuur Technisch Instituut (NATIN), Suriname
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instituto Superior de Julio Antonio Mella (ISPJAM), University of the Orient, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba (Graduated in July 2008, Levels 1 and 2)
Working Experience
From October 2008 to July 2012, I worked at New Tech Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Company in the Engineering Department as a Junior Engineer. During this period, I gained valuable experience in various engineering tasks and projects. Since August 2012, I have been serving as a Mechanical Engineer, specializing in design, consultancy, installation, and service. My role involves overseeing and executing a wide range of mechanical engineering projects, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. In July 2016, I became a certified Carrier VRF installer, enhancing my expertise in Variable Refrigerant Flow systems. This certification has allowed me to work on advanced HVAC systems, providing innovative solutions to clients. Additionally, in May 2017, I earned certification as a Daikin VRF installer. This further expanded my skill set and enabled me to handle complex VRF installations and services with proficiency.
Projects
Chilled Water Project
At Pegasus Hotel, I have managed and executed several significant projects. As a Project Manager/Supervisor with Newtech, I oversaw the refurbishment of the chilled water installation for the tower building, shops, washrooms, wine bar, Aromas Café, and Eldorado Café, which involved installing new fan coils, chilled water (CW) piping, and ducting. Additionally, I led the installation of a 40-ton Carrier chilled water air-conditioning duct system for the Savanna and Essequibo conference rooms, along with chilled water ducted fan coils in the ground floor areas. In the admin building, I was responsible for installing a 20-ton chilled water ducted air handler. Furthermore, as a Project Manager/Contractor, I managed the refurbishment of the chilled water installation for the Kingston wing building, ensuring the efficient installation of new fan coils, CW piping, and ducting. Throughout these projects, I worked closely with Jamil Mekdessi, CEO of Newtech, and Robert Badal, owner of Pegasus Hotel, to ensure successful project completion.
VRF PROJECT
In Guyana, I have successfully managed and executed several VRF projects. For the Qualfon Guyana 2 Phase 1 project, I served as Project Manager/Supervisor with Newtech nv. Suriname, overseeing the installation of a 100-ton LG VRF air-conditioning system. This project was completed with the guidance of Victor Garcia and Jamil Mekdessi, CEO of Newtech. In Phase 2 of the same project, I took on the role of Project Manager/Contractor, designing and installing a 100-ton Innovair VRF air-conditioning system for the first floor. This system is now commissioned and operational, with references from Victor Garcia and Kelvin Klarke. For the Qualfon Guyana 3 Phase 1 project, I managed the installation of a 150-ton Hitachi VRF air-conditioning system as Project Manager/Contractor. This system is also commissioned and operational, with references from Victor Garcia and Kelvin Klarke. In Phase 2 of this project, I continued in the same role, overseeing the installation of a 100-ton Hitachi VRF air-conditioning system, which is now fully operational. Additionally, for the Qualfon Guyana 4 Phase 1 & 2 projects, I managed the installation of a 200-ton Daikin VRF air-conditioning system as Project Manager/Contractor. This system has been successfully commissioned and is in operation, with references from Victor Garcia and Kelvin Klarke.
Additional VRF PROJECT
In Guyana, I have successfully managed and executed numerous VRF projects. At Leisure Inn New Amsterdam, I designed and installed a 100-ton Innovair VRF air-conditioning system. For Mohamed Azzrudin Residence, I designed and installed a 50-ton Daikin VRF air-conditioning system, which is now commissioned and operational.
At American Texilla University, I installed a Daikin VRF system for building number 1, a job subcontracted by the Daikin Dealer in Guyana, with the system now fully operational.
For the Bank of Guyana, I installed a 5-ton LG VRF system for the server room as a subcontractor for Car Care, and engineered, installed, and commissioned an 18-ton Samsung VRF system as a subcontractor for ACH Samsung Guyana, both systems now operational. At Mr. Hakh’s residence in Ogle, I designed a 100-ton Hitachi VRF air-conditioning system and installed the ductwork, subcontracted by Service Guyana.
I also installed a 12-ton Carrier VRF system for Sterling Products’ new ice cream parlor on the East Bank, which is now operational. For ECI Guyana, I installed a 12-ton Carrier VRF system for their store on the East Bank Friendship, and another 12-ton Carrier VRF system for the Bistro at Kings Hotel, both systems commissioned and operational, subcontracted by ECI.
At the IDB Office, I installed a 22-ton Carrier VRF system on the first floor of the building on High Street, Georgetown, and a 20-ton Carrier VRF fresh air installation, both subcontracted by ECI and now operational. For the MOH building on Auberey Barker Road, I designed and installed a 60-ton Innovair VRF air-conditioning system for the Festival City entrance, which is now operational.
Additionally, I designed and installed a 200-ton VRF air-conditioning system for Mr. Bobby Ramroop’s building on Camp Street, and a 75-ton VRF system for the Foot Steps building at Camp and Charlotte Street. Both systems are now fully operational.
Other PROJECT
At Giftland Mall, I served as Project Manager/Contractor, overseeing the consultancy, design, and installation of a 1200-ton central air-conditioning system, including split systems for the Admin Building and two central systems for the Giftland store. For Qualfon Guyana, I managed the installation of a 17-ton backup air-conditioning system for the server and electrical rooms, relocated two 10-ton package units at Guy1, installed a 4-ton floor-ceiling unit at Guy1, and installed two 5-ton floor-ceiling units in the cafeteria and a 24k BTU/hr split unit in the lobby area.
At Mercy Hospital, I installed central air-conditioning duct systems for new operating, recovery, ICU, and x-ray rooms as a subcontractor with Service Guyana. For Dixie Lee, I installed air-conditioning ducts for the lounge and stairway, also as a subcontractor for Service Guyana. At Popeyes Restaurant on Camp Street, I installed a 27-ton centralized air-conditioning system, and at their Water Street location, I designed and installed a 17-ton centralized air-conditioning system.
For Stockfeed, I refurbished ductwork for central systems in the Hatchery and installed four 12.5-ton package units complete with ducting, diffusers, and accessories. At Dr. Balwant Singh Hospital, I installed one 3-ton and one 5-ton ducted split unit for two recovery rooms, complete with HEPA air filtration and UV lighting, and designed and installed laminar flow ducting systems for operating rooms.
At Woodlands Hospital, I installed ductwork for VRF ducted units in the new wing as a subcontractor with Service Guyana. For Rockville Apartments in Alberttown, I installed nine 12,000 BTU/hr split units. At Ogle Lecture Hall, I designed and installed a 10-ton Carrier central system in combination with multi-split Carrier systems. For Maccorp, I installed a 10-ton central system for the offices at their building on the East Bank.
We are qualified installers for Carrier, Daikin, Omega, and Ciac systems.