Refrigeration Technician wanted immediately: APPLY NOW
Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Description RCL FOODS is on the lookout for a highly skilled Refrigeration Technician to join the team in Hammarsdale. The Technician would report to the Plant Engineer. The successful candidate would need to have excellent technical knowledge, exceptional experience and be responsible for complying with safety requirements.
The role includes maintaining refrigeration units, cooling system, identifying problems, servicing and taking necessary action to ensure the repair, replacement and maintenance of Refrigeration units and its parts. Duties & Responsibilities Providing new installation service, repairing the existing ones and replacing the tempered parts of Refrigeration units.
Inspecting various systems and its components like ventilation unit, cooling units, exhaust fans, and other sections to ensure proper functioning of the device along with safety and identifying necessary repair and maintenance service.
Diagnose problems and failures in refrigeration systems the purpose of identifying system faults and damaged equipment that need repair or replacement.
Performing routine maintenance assigned for the purpose of ensuring the proper functioning of refrigeration systems.
Cleaning the parts like the coil, drain lines, cooling towers, condensation pans, and other essential parts to ensure that the unit operates properly.
Preparing technical documentation and record on various issues, material, logs time and specifications. This provides written support in compliance with conveying information.
Requesting parts and necessary equipment for the purpose of inventory maintenance to ensure the availability of required items and tools to complete the necessary installation and repair work.
Technicians also need to coordinate with the administration and other staff to complete the ongoing project or work order efficiently.
They also have to report work progress to the Plant Engineer in order to take appropriate and necessary action in case there are some issues or delays in work.
They also have to maintain tools and equipment to ensure the availability of necessary things for safe operating conditions.
Performing other related duties assigned by the Line Manager
Some duties of the job include connecting refrigeration lines and electrical power sources, handling hazardous refrigerant substances, and checking systems and equipment for leaks.
Conduct daily checks on all refrigeration systems and equipment as detailed in Preventative Maintenance Schedule
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12
N3 Technical qualifications and – Trade tested Refrigeration Certificate
Ammonia certification essential
2 – 3 years’ experience as a technician in commercial refrigeration in an ammonia environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Numerate
Accurate
Ability to work under pressure
Able to work without supervision
Able to document records
Knowledge of the safe handling of gases
Knowledge of basic electricity and electrical and solid-state control systems
Knowledge of the operating principles
Apply Now
Source: Indeed
