Refrigeration Technician

Job description

• Installation and Commissioning
• Install refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, equipment, and components according to specifications.
• Connect electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration components.
• Conduct system testing and commissioning to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure installations comply with technical and safety standards.
• Preventive Maintenance
• Carry out scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance of refrigeration equipment.
• Clean, inspect, and service compressors, condensers, evaporators, filters, fans, and other components.
• Check refrigerant levels, pressures, temperatures, and electrical connections.
• Identify potential faults before they result in equipment breakdown.
• Fault Diagnosis and Repairs
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration system faults.
• Repair or replace defective components and equipment.
• Investigate causes of system failures and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Test repaired equipment to confirm that it is operating safely and efficiently.
• Refrigerant Management
• Recover, handle, store, and charge refrigerants safely and responsibly.
• Detect and repair refrigerant leaks.
• Maintain accurate records of refrigerant usage and servicing.
• Follow environmental regulations and safe refrigerant-handling practices.
• Electrical and Control Systems
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical circuits, wiring, switches, relays, thermostats, sensors, and control systems.
• Test electrical components using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical and control components where qualified to do so.
• Equipment Performance and Efficiency
• Monitor refrigeration systems to ensure optimum performance.
• Check operating pressures, temperatures, energy consumption, and system efficiency.
• Make adjustments and recommendations to improve equipment performance and reduce energy consumption.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures at all times.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure refrigeration work is performed in accordance with applicable regulations and manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Complete service reports, maintenance records, inspection checklists, and work orders.
• Record faults identified, repairs completed, parts replaced, and refrigerants used.
• Report major equipment faults and maintenance requirements to the supervisor or management.
• Tools and Equipment
• Maintain and safely operate refrigeration and electrical testing tools and equipment.
• Ensure tools and diagnostic instruments are properly maintained and calibrated where necessary.
• Report damaged or missing tools and equipment.
• Provide technical advice on refrigeration equipment and maintenance requirements.
• Emergency and Breakdown Response
• Respond promptly to refrigeration and air-conditioning breakdowns.
• Assess emergency faults and take appropriate corrective action.
• Minimize equipment downtime and prevent further damage to systems.
• Escalate complex or major faults to the appropriate supervisor or specialist.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, electrical and electronic engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or production engineering
• Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
• Membership with the relevant professional Body.
• All academic Qualifications must be certified by ZAQA

Must have skills

• Refrigeration Cycle and System Components
• Electrical Controls and wiring
• Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance Skills
• Leak detection and pressure testing

Good to have skills

• Highly Ethical and Analytical
• Trustworthy
• Demonstrates good judgement
• Works well with others