REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN – KZN – DURBAN Full Time

As a Refrigeration Technician you expected t0 make operational and technical decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility, troubleshoot, fault find and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that falls within scope of practice, Execute effective maintenance of the facility work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods. If you think you have what it takes click that apply button

Purpose of the Role

To perform skilled maintenance, installation, repair and inspection work on complex refrigeration equipment, inspection and maintenance of fire defense systems, inspection and general facility maintenance, racking systems, standby power generators and electrical switch gear.

Key Responsibilities

      Installation, Maintenance and Repair

• Install refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Inspect systems and their components to ensure safety and identify necessary repairs and to provide an ongoing program of preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose problems and/or failures in refrigeration systems to identify equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance as needed and/or assigned to ensure the ongoing functioning of refrigeration systems.
• Test components using electrical, mechanical test equipment.
• Charge and leak test the refrigerant charged systems.
• Perform pre-start up checks on equipment and adjust as necessary.
• Lay-out and install reference points for determining equipment location.
• Prepare documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, paperwork, logs, time and materials, specifications, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information.
• Repair various items, systems and/or components to ensure that equipment are available and in safe working condition.
• Facility maintenance of the warehouse and administration buildings
• Inspection and repairs of fire defense systems
• Inspection and maintenance of standby power generating equipment
• Inspection and maintenance of electrical switch gear
• Contractor management for repairs to plant equipment and structures
• Contractor management for capex project installations
• Coordinate with Operations management, administration and other members of the maintenance team to complete projects/work orders efficiently.
• Inform the Regional Engineer regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintain tools and/or equipment to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Transport various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to ensure the availability of materials required at job site.
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems, analyze and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Code EB drivers’ license
• Matric supplemented by an approved apprenticeship program in industrial refrigeration
• Authorized refrigeration practitioner Cat B8: Ammonia
• 3 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial/truck refrigeration equipment