Jeremy started Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in the year 2000 and has over 30 years’ experience in the industry with nearly all our works based on or around the marine and fishing industry. Based in Cairns Neptune Refrigeration service, design and build systems and deliver or install to anywhere in Australia and internationally.
Jeremy expanded the business to include extra staff to assist in delivering the demands of the start-up of Neptune Refrigeration’s operation twenty-five years ago. At the beginning of business, it used to be climbing down into the hull boats, working in hot conditions and small spaces, lifting heavy equipment and today, it’s all about managing logistics, freight, employees, customers, and designing/co-ordinating repairs for our range of clientele. Neptune Refrigeration continue servicing larger loyal customers as fishing seasons grew in demand and where Neptune Refrigeration’s services are continuously required.
Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning have grown over the last twenty-five years to our current size and plethora of capabilities, daily we have many great customers we’re lucky to work with on new and advanced equipment and a friendly company culture which makes working through all the technical challenges enjoyable. We get to travel and work across some amazing locations, travel and fringe benefits such as enjoying delicious fresh seafood.
As the Managing Director of Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning covering all tasks related to this service, we are still actively involved in the day to day work of refrigeration maintenance and frequently travel to job sites and vessels to perform works as required as per our clients demands.
Jeremy’s role at Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is also very important to ensure a harmonious and productive environment. Jeremy finds it very important and vital of his company moral to educate and support his team with respect and inclusivity.
Overall, the day-to-day operations for Jeremy and his time are ensuring the effectiveness of the business, client liaison and quality, which all falls on the control of every Managing Director in business.
Prior to Neptune Refrigeration Jeremy was working with RADO Refrigeration in Darwin covering all aspects of Marine Refrigeration. Prior to that Jeremy was based in Perth working at Coletti Refrigeration which was primarily commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
At a very young age, Jeremy has been going to sea and on long voyages with a genuine interest in the requirements for Marine Refrigeration and Airconditioning as far as the imperative reliability required, and the subsequent specialised skills and methods needed to achieve the required reliability and efficiency.
Jeremy has in-depth knowledge of many forms of commercial fishing, and the ‘out of the box’ designed systems involved, with the added benefits of always offering a ‘gold plated’ service to clients, ensuring your cool rooms look as ‘mint’ as your entire vessel.
Rein is our extremely reliable and disciplined Marine Electrician with considerable hands-on experience in electrical systems.
Adept at performing installation and repairs to vessels and facilities, installing and repairing power distribution systems in shipboard electrical systems including transformers distribution panels switchgear and rotating electrical equipment.
There is always something different to do and advance your skills on as each project whether within a vessel or facility is always different. Jeremy is an excellent person to work for which allows us the freedom to get the job done through a variety of options, whether it’s based on a design or just a repair.
We like to provide the ‘gold plated’ option for all our clients which can change the overall result when it comes to the electrical component and the electrical team working in conjunction with a marine technician to ensure at the end of the day, the customer gets what they want and within their budget or ‘gold plated’ requests.
Rein brings six years electrical marine experience to the Neptune Refrigeration team and looks to excel further in this field as the industry continues to evolve into many advanced systems and solutions.
Lochlan is a Qualified Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic at Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, starting as an apprentice, he is now a Senior Tradesman and brings with him many capabilities and experience to responsibility work on more challenging projects across vessels and facilities, by manufacturing frames and pipe up refrigeration systems.
During some parts of the year, Lochlan must clean, and service water cooled condensers and reassemble making sure they do not leak and have the anodes replaced.
The challenges continue to increase as Lochlan progresses his skills as a qualified Tradesman in the Marine Refrigeration Industry and hot conditions always make for a challenge.
Problem solving within tight timeframes and deadlines for our clients is what makes our job rewarding and challenging at the same time to find ‘out of the box’ solutions that deliver for our clients to ensure as little downtime to their operation as much as possible, but it makes our team focus on the end goal, ensuring we do things right first time round.
Tom is Neptune Refrigeration’s condenser cleans specialist, which in the context of marine refrigeration, ‘condenser cleans’ refers to regular cleaning and maintenance of the condenser coils to remove dust, dirt, and debris that can hinder their ability to efficiently release heat and cool the refrigerant, ensuring the entire system's efficient operation and extending its lifespan.
With everything in the marine and boating industry, everything comes down to fleet maintenance, there is always ongoing repairs and maintenance pre season and post season for every type of vessel, you might have your luxury superyachts, fishing vessels, gaming boats and charter boats, all are meticulously scheduled to ensure high-up time for all of our customers and as little downtime to their operation as possible to maximise the potential of their business and overall business income by having optimum running efficiency, thanks to the service of Neptune Refrigeration.A challenge in the marine industry is that every boat is completely different and having to remember things about each system and your way through the vessel with equipment for repairs and maintenance. No two days are the same. Every day is different. Tom joined Neptune Refrigeration right after graduating high-school and brings a positive and energetic attitude to all his contributions.
Shae Spence is keeping it in the family at Neptune Refrigeration and is the son of our owner, Jeremy. With a passion for the Marine industry, Shae is following in his father’s footsteps and from such a young age, has been working on boats with his Dad forever.
Predominately focusing on electrical works on game boats, superyachts, fishing charter vessels, Shae has many years of experience thanks to his Dad and has his own vessel, a 34 ft Van De Stadt Yacht.
As the Marine industry continues to grow, especially for Neptune Refrigeration, Shae loves learning how to operate new and advanced equipment, as well as being incredibly passionate about marine life, working on barges, being a deckhand and working at the Port of Skardon River. Shae was previously a Lifeguard at Smithfield Pool and the Northern Beaches and is an experienced surfer in renowned surfing locations across Australia.
Kimberlee manages the Administration processes for Neptune Refrigeration, ensuring the team are informed within all aspects of customer updates, processing invoices, business practices and paperwork, workplace health & safety and customer service. Previously working as a Hospitality Manager and Operations Supervisor within pubs and restaurants, Kimberlee brings a wealth of knowledge in administrative tasks, experience in problem solving and assisting customers.
The Marine Refrigeration and Chiller Systems industry is an interesting one to be positioned in, as we’re always evolving when it comes to technology and Neptune Refrigeration’s abilities to customise anything for each individual customer suitable to their vessel. Kimberlee enjoys discovering new parts, new business procedures, getting to know vessels and customers and understanding the different parts and how we interpret each element per facility and vessels.
Kimberlee loves working with the best in the business within the marine industry, servicing all of Australia and working with superyachts, fishing vessels and charter boats.
As Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning are specialised in marine refrigeration and air conditioning, we are often required to travel due to locations of some of our client’s vessels.
Whether it is for a new vessel being constructed, or a repair or installation outside of Cairns, Queensland, or Australia, if you require our specialties for your vessel, you can contact us to co-ordinate our involvement.
Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning have the most skilled and experienced team specialising in the specific methods and requirements of marine refrigeration and air conditioning
Neptune Refrigeration and Air Conditioning are the leading provider of essential Cairns Marine Refrigeration services to the entire far north region and have been providing advice, maintenance, installations and repairs to this industry for more than 20 years. Neptune provide a complete turn key solution for all water craft climate cooling needs with our highly acclaimed quality Cairns Marine Air Conditioning services where we can arrange installations, repairs and routine servicing to keep vessels cool. A further value added service provided by us is our Cairns Portable Rental Air Conditioning services which is an ideal solution for vessels that have to be dry docked or undergo maintenance while also keeping cool and protected inside. The Cairns Chilled Water Air Conditioning services that Neptune provide are amongst the leading industry grade services and help maintain marine vessels cooling requirements. Our commercial fisheries clientele also enjoy the benefits of having Neptune maintain and arrange installations of the best Cairns Snap Freezers which have proven to be robust, reliable and essential to maintaining their fishing enterprises.
Neptune Refrigeration are the leading provider of Airlie Beach Marine Refrigeration with many years of experience working in this field in tropical Queensland. We operate in a niche field where we specialise in the proficient maintenance, repairs and support service for the Airlie Beach Marine Air Conditioning industry. As a fully qualified and certified team of Airlie Beach Marine Electrical professionals, we are the experts in our field that people often turn to when in need for our expertise. Whether it's for normal marine air conditioning and electrical services or even niche areas such as Airlie Beach Chilled Water Air Conditioning, we have the know-how to assist you with everything to do with marine electrical. We look after the marine electrical needs for the domestic markets pleasure boats, yachts and fishing boats as well as commercial operators in both tourism, transport and industry with other niche services such as Airlie Beach Snap Freezers and commercial air conditioning.
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