Patrick Zihlmann

Patrick Zihlmann

Automotive Technician Apprentice

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Service General Manager, Tesla Ottawa

  • Education

    • Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

      2006 - 2009
      Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Experience

    • UniPro St. Isidore

      Jul 2005 - Sept 2007
      Automotive Technician Apprentice

      Hired as an apprentice automotive technician in July of 2005 to learn the fundamentals of the automotive trade. My duties included;- Basic maintenance fluid changes.- Tire changes.- Brake and fuel line repairs.- Detailing services.- General shop maitnenenace.

    • Swan's Garage

      Sept 2007 - May 2018
      Automotive Technician

      Hired at Swans Garage as a second year apprentice. After another 2 years of work experience and the required schooling, I challenged the certificate of qualification and obtained my interprovincial license.My day to day responsibilities include:- Mechanical diagnosis and repairs; such as suspension, brake, transmission and engine system repairs. - Electrical system diagnostics.- All diagnostics and repairs in accordance to Ontario’s Drive clean program.- Train and monitor the progress of multiple apprentices and co-op students.- Schedule appointments, estimate repairs and discuss cost options with customers. - General shop maintenance; such as servicing compressors, hoists, various construction repairs, etc.During my time at Swan’s I have furthered my knowledge base and maintained knowledge of current trends and new diagnostic approaches by attending training seminars and courses. Some of these coureses include:- Advanced scan tool diagnostics, ATG- Advanced driveability and diagnostic strategies, ATG- Advanced body, security and chassis systems, ATG- Mechanical & variable timing and valve train diagnostics, ATG- Toyota, Lexus & Scion engine performance, ATG- GM fuel injection systems, AC Delco- GM ABS systems, AC Delco And various others. Show less

    • Tesla

      May 2018 - now
      • General Manager

        Nov 2021 - now
      • Service Manager

        May 2018 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 310S Automotive Service Technician

      Ontario College of Trades
      Apr 2013
    • Drive Clean Inspector and Repair Technician

      Ontario Drive Clean
      May 2015
    • Ozone Depletion Prevenion

      Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
      May 2010