Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia) - Atlantis at West Coast Personnel

• An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Industrial Refrigeration Technician to join a well-established engineering and maintenance team servicing industrial refrigeration plants across various industries.
• PLEASE NOTE: Previous hands-on experience working with ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems is ESSENTIAL. Applications without industrial ammonia refrigeration experience will unfortunately not be considered.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, servicing, fault-finding and repair of industrial refrigeration systems operating in demanding industrial environments.

Minimum Requirements

• Refrigeration Trade Test / Qualified Refrigeration Mechanic.
• Valid driver's licence.
• 3–8 years' experience maintaining and servicing industrial refrigeration systems.
• Proven experience working on ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration plants is essential.
• Experience with CO₂, glycol and HFC refrigeration systems.
• Experience gained within industrial environments such as food processing, cold storage, manufacturing, pharmaceutical or processing plants.
• Refrigeration plant installation and commissioning experience will be advantageous.
• National Diploma or Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning would be advantageous.
• Relevant refrigeration technical certifications are beneficial.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install industrial refrigeration equipment and associated piping systems.
• Assist with the commissioning of refrigeration plants and equipment.
• Perform pressure testing, leak testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging.
• Carry out preventative and planned maintenance on refrigeration systems.
• Inspect and service compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and refrigeration faults.
• Attend emergency breakdowns and service call-outs.
• Monitor refrigeration plant performance and optimise system efficiency.
• Record operating temperatures, pressures and performance data.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and service reports.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to customers.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations relating to industrial refrigeration and ammonia systems.

Technical Skills

• Experience with the following is required:
• Industrial ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems
• CO₂, glycol and HFC refrigeration systems
• Screw and reciprocating compressors
• Evaporators, condensers, pumps and valves
• Heat exchangers and refrigeration controls
• Reading P&IDs, engineering drawings and electrical schematics
• Basic electrical fault-finding
• Refrigeration testing and diagnostic equipment

Personal Attributes

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Safety-conscious approach
• Attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Customer-focused with good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team