Refrigeration Technician

Job Description

Job Role

The technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems within the Yalelo facilities.

Install New Refrigeration Systems

Installing climate-control systems, and some specialize only in this area.

Read climate control systems blueprints and schematics,

Understand compliance standards, know local building codes, and apply welding and soldering techniques as required.

Participates in refrigeration design

Repair and Upgrade Refrigeration Systems

Diagnose problems and make repairs to existing equipment.

Troubleshooting methods, replace parts and run tests to ensure the systems is working properly following repairs.

Upgrade systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards.

Implements continuous improvement

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Maintain Existing Refrigeration Systems

Performing preventative maintenance on refrigeration systems is another primary duty of a Refrigeration Technician.

This entails following a checklist of parts and operations that need to be tested during a routine inspection of existing equipment, such as compressors, condensers, electrical connections, and motor operations.

Implements restore to original programs for deteriorated units

Qualifications

Full Grade 12 Certificate

Craft Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Valid EIZ practicing license will be an added advantage

Qualification must be ZAQA certified

Must have skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn new skills and techniques

Relevant technical knowledge in similar industry

Good to have skills

Works well with others

Trustworthy

Responsible and Accountable