Refrigeration Technician at RCL Foods

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a suitably qualified and experienced Refrigeration Technician with RAINBOW under our Chicken Division. The role is based in Hammarsdale and will report to the Maintenance Foreman. The position role includes maintaining refrigeration units, cooling system, identifying problems, servicing and taking necessary action like repair and replacement of Refrigeration unit and its parts.  Its task also includes suggesting solution to the various problems that can arise in Refrigeration units

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12, N3 Technical qualifications and Trade tested Refrigeration Certificate
• Ammonia related qualification with experience
• Minimum 3 years experience as a technician in commercial refrigeration
• 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.
• Preferable CAT B certificate

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing new installation service, repairing the existing, 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 problem and failures in refrigeration systems, identifying system faults and damaged equipment that need repair or replacement.
• Performing routine maintenance assigned for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning of refrigeration systems.
• Cleaning the parts like coil, drain lines, cooling towers, condensation pans and other essential parts to ensure that 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.
• Coordinate with administration and other staff to complete the ongoing project or work order efficiently.
• Report work progress to the Engineering Manager in order to take appropriate and necessary action in case there are some issues or delay in work.
• Maintain tools and equipment to ensure the availability of necessary thing 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.