Refrigeration Technician (Port Elizabeth)

Description

• To maintain, repair and service refrigeration systems, air conditioning units across the site, and stability chambers to ensure reliable operation, accurate temperature control and compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Requirements
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on refrigeration systems and air-conditioning units across the site.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair stability chambers to ensure consistent temperature and humidity control.
• Diagnose equipment faults and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, inspections and performance testing according to schedules.
• Monitor temperature readings and investigate deviations or equipment failures.
• Ensure refrigeration systems and stability chambers operate safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports and equipment logs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning and upgrading of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
• Report equipment defects, recurring faults and maintenance requirements to the relevant supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualification:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Qualification in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning or HVAC.
• Trade tested Refrigeration Mechanic

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ Experience in maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems, air-conditioning units and temperature controlled chambers.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, fault-finding and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of refrigeration safety requirements and refrigerant handling