Pam Rogers is the general manager of SP&R Air Conditioning.
Pam began her career on the tools but soon worked her way into management. “I worked hard during my time as an apprentice and technician as I always knew I had to prove to the boys that I could do the job,” she says.
Pam says she never really thought about management roles when she began her journey as a refrigeration mechanic. But once she was given the opportunity, she thrived. Pam believes every woman working in HVACR is making a difference.
“The lack of knowledge about our trade is astonishing,” she says. “People assume you need to be a sparky or plumber to fix air conditioning systems not realising we have our own dedicated trade.”
Pam says she has gained a lot from the industry and feel it’s time to give back whether that is through mentoring or providing career opportunities.
“This industry has been good to me, and I have loved every minute. It’s given me opportunities I couldn’t have imagined,” she says. “I feel strongly about females in the trade and have hired many female apprentices through my time. I speak at TAFE when I can about our industry to raise awareness. It is so good to see more females giving trade jobs a go I hope to see this number grow and grow.”