About the position
Background:
- A leading manufacturing company is looking for a Refrigeration & Commissioning Technician to join their expanding team
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic (Red Seal Trade Test)
- Valid SAQCC Gas Registration
- Valid code B driver's license
- Minimum 5–10 years' experience in commercial and industrial refrigeration
- Proven experience in commissioning commercial refrigeration systems
- Practical experience with CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems will be advantageous
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience commissioning refrigeration controllers and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- Ability to read refrigeration piping diagrams, P&IDs and electrical drawings
- Intermediate computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
Responsibilities:
Refrigeration Installation, Service & Commissioning
- Assist Contractors with commission and service commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
- Commission CO2 (R744) trans-critical refrigeration systems
- Commission refrigeration racks, cold rooms, freezer rooms, blast freezers, chillers and process cooling systems
- Carry out preventative maintenance in accordance with service schedules
- Attend emergency breakdowns and reactive service calls
- Diagnose and repair refrigeration, mechanical and electrical faults
- Replace compressors, evaporators, condensers, pressure vessels, valves, electronic expansion valves (EEVs), pressure transmitters, sensors, driers and associated refrigeration components
- Perform nitrogen pressure testing, leak detection, evacuation, refrigerant charging and refrigerant recovery
Commercial, Simplex and CO2 (R744) Refrigeration Systems
- Commission, service, maintain and repair commercial, simplex and CO2 (R744) trans-critical refrigeration systems
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and control system faults on commercial, simplex and CO2 (R744) refrigeration systems
- Perform advanced fault finding and root cause analysis on refrigeration systems and associated equipment
- Configure refrigeration control systems, operating parameters and system control strategies
Electrical & Controls
- Diagnose and repair refrigeration electrical faults
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, refrigeration wiring diagrams and P&IDs
- Test electrical circuits, motors, contactors, overloads, relays and safety devices
- Install, commission and troubleshoot refrigeration electrical control systems
- Configure and commission electronic controllers including Carel, Danfoss, Dixell, Eliwell, and similar platforms
- Set up, program, commission and troubleshoot Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) for compressors, condenser fans, evaporator fans and pumps
Manufacturing Support & Warranty Responsibilities
- Attend customer sites to investigate and rectify manufacturing defects reported on equipment
- Respond to warranty-related job cards and service requests
- Perform fault finding on manufactured refrigeration systems, electrical control panels and mechanical assemblies
Engineering and Quality Departments
- Recommend design improvements to improve equipment reliability and serviceability
- Assist the factory with field modifications, equipment upgrades and commissioning improvements
Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Conduct quality inspections during installation, commissioning and maintenance activities
- Verify refrigeration piping, brazing, insulation, electrical wiring and equipment installations
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership and support to refrigeration technicians
- Mentor apprentices and junior technicians
- Conduct technical training and toolbox talks
Customer Support
- Liaise professionally with customers, consultants and subcontractors
- Explain technical findings and repair recommendations
- Provide customer training following commissioning and major repairs
Administration
- Complete job cards accurately and within company time frames
- Complete commissioning reports, service reports, warranty investigation reports, quality inspection reports
Remote Monitoring
- Monitor refrigeration systems using various remote monitoring platforms
- Analyze alarms and refrigeration system performance
- Provide remote technical support and fault diagnosis
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Comply with the Pressure Equipment Regulations (PER)
- Maintain a valid SAQCC Gas Registration
TO APPLY:
- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Desired Skills:
- HVAC Technician
- Refrigeration Technician
- SAQCC Gas Registration
- Red Seal Trade Test
- Industrial Refrigeration
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid and Provident Fund
