Refrigeration Technician at Vector Logistics

Job Purpose

• To perform skilled maintenance, installation, repair and inspection work on complex refrigeration equipment, inspection and maintenance of fire defense systems, inspection and general facility maintenance, racking systems, standby power generators and electrical switch gear.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, Maintenance and Repair
• Install refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Inspect systems and their components to ensure safety and identify necessary repairs and to provide an ongoing program of preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose problems and/or failures in refrigeration systems to identify equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance as needed and/or assigned to ensure the ongoing functioning of refrigeration systems.
• Test components using electrical, mechanical test equipment.
• Charge and leak test the refrigerant charged systems.
• Perform pre-start up checks on equipment and adjust as necessary.
• Lay-out and install reference points for determining equipment location.
• Prepare documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, paperwork, logs, time and materials, specifications, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information.
• Repair various items, systems and/or components to ensure that equipment are available and in safe working condition.
• Facility maintenance of the warehouse and administration buildings
• Inspection and repairs of fire defence systems
• Coordinate with Operations management, administration and other members of the maintenance team to complete projects/work orders efficiently. 
• Inform the Regional Engineer regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations. 
• Assist other maintenance personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities. 
• Maintain tools and/or equipment to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition. 
• Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns. 
• Transport various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to ensure the availability of materials required at job site. 
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems, analyse and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment  
• Implementation of Safety Health Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ)  Implement and comply with health and safety procedures. 
• Ensure that documentation required within the Total Integrated Management System (TIMS), is applied consistently within scope of function. 

Stock Control 

• Complete a spares requisition once spares have been drawn from stores in order to have the buyer procure and replenish stock. 

Assistant Guidance 

• Guide, train and coordinate the functions of the technical assistant and handyman. 

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management 

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and selfdevelopment.  
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained. 
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution. 
• Manage colleagues and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately. 
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives. 

KPI’s 

• Effective execution of maintenance to achieve the required reliability (Maintenance Execution)
• Chamber temperature compliance
• Project management 
• De-risk organization by driving facilities compliance
• Correctness of the system installation 
• Accuracy and timeliness of problem identification and resolution  
• Compliance with health and safety requirements 
• Cost effectiveness of repairs 
• Critical spare stock replenishment  
• Assistant training coverage  

Key Relationships

Internal

• Warehouse team
• SHEQ team

External

• None

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Code EB drivers’ license
• Matric supplemented by an approved apprenticeship program in industrial refrigeration
• Authorized refrigeration practitioner Cat B8: Ammonia
• 3 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial/truck refrigeration equipment

Skills and Competencies

Behavior Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics
• Face the brutal facts
• Smash the silos
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Be curious and challenge change
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Industrial refrigeration maintenance and fault finding
• Machines and tools, including their design, uses and repair
• Standards for design and construction
• Refrigeration regulations
• Hazard identification and safety precautions

Skills

• Problem solving
• Equipment maintenance
• Manual dexterity

Attributes

• Able to work under pressure and prioritize
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Accuracy