Refrigeration Technician

JOB PURPOSE:Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of refrigeration systems and related equipment, perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs, service and repair evaporative coolers.Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines.Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels.Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systemsInstall, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment, as necessary.Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required.Follow up daily MR’s & WO’s through the ERP system to ensure smooth operation.Assist with commissioning new equipment / projectsOrder and maintain appropriate stock of spare partsEducation:Diploma or Technical Certification in HVAC, Refrigeration, or a related field.Experience:Minimum 1–3 years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance (preferably in food or FMCG manufacturing).