HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

Griffin Marine Services; Darwin; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company vehicle, phone, uniform and工具

Regional travel opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Career growth potential

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Griffin Marine is seeking a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician to cover marine, defence, oil & gas, commercial and industrial environments in the Northern Territory and interstate. You will service breakdowns, perform maintenance, and support commissioning across a variety of equipment.

You will work with experienced technicians across vessels and land facilities, applying fault finding, installation, testing and documentation while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent trade qualification.
• Current ARCtick Licence.
• Current Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• White Card / Construction Induction Card.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to obtain and pass a National Police Clearance.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• Experience in ISO 9001/ISO 14001/AS 4801/ISO 45001 desirable.
• Previous marine or industrial experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain commercial, industrial and domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Install, commission and test refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Carry out refrigerant recovery, handling and charging per ARC requirements.
• Electrical testing, component replacement and minor wiring within licence scope.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturer specs.
• Use diagnostic equipment, gauges, instruments and digital job management systems.
• Maintain accurate service reports and compliance records.
• Identify hazards, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles to high standards.
• Follow WHS, environmental, quality and company procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks and training.

Skills

Strong fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Time-management

Ability to use computers

Ability to obtain Police clearance

Safety, quality, compliance

Marine/industrial experience desirable

Education

Certificate III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Tools

ARCtick Licence

Restricted Electrical Licence

Job description

Darwin, Northern Territory 0800, Australia

Full-time Permanent Associate

Posted 02 Sep 2026

Description

About the Role:

As a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician with Keisan Refrigeration, you’ll work across a diverse range of marine, defence, oil & gas, commercial and industrial environments. A key part of the role is maintaining and responding to urgent breakdowns on refrigeration and air conditioning systems across fleet vessels, helping keep critical equipment operational and reliable.

You’ll be involved in planned maintenance, breakdowns, fault finding, repairs, installations and commissioning across a variety of specialised refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

The role offers plenty of variety, with opportunities to work both on vessels and at land-based facilities, supporting clients across the Northern Territory and interstate. You’ll work with experienced technicians, solve challenging technical problems and gain exposure to equipment and environments that you won’t typically encounter in a standard domestic service role.

If you enjoy marine work, technical fault finding and variety, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing specialist HVAC&R contractor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair and maintain commercial, industrial and domestic refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, routine servicing and fault-finding.
• Install, commission and test refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Carry out refrigerant recovery, handling and charging in accordance with ARC requirements.
• Undertake electrical testing, component replacement and minor wiring works within the scope of your licence.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and manufacturer specifications.
• Use diagnostic equipment, gauges, instruments and digital job management systems.
• Maintain accurate service reports, timesheets, job documentation and compliance records.
• Identify and report hazards, risks, non-conformances and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicles to a high standard.
• Work in accordance with WHS, environmental, quality and company procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks, training, competency assessments and other team activities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors and team members regarding job progress and technical issues.

About you:

• Certificate III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent trade qualification
• Current ARCtick Licence
• Current Restricted Electrical Licence
• Current Driver's Licence
• White Card / Construction Induction Card
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Good communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to use computers, mobile devices and job management applications
• Ability to obtain and pass a National Police Clearance
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance
• Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS 4801/ISO 45001 systems is desirable
• Previous experience within a marine or industrial environment is highly desirable

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle, phone, uniform and tooling is partially provided and can be discussed in interview
• Regional and interstate travel opportunities to support our marine, defence and mining clients across the Northern Territory and interstate
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Stable, long-term employment with career growth potential
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and equipment
• Opportunity to grow within Keisan Refrigeration and the wider Griffin Industrial group

Keisan Refrigeration is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, providing equal employment opportunities.

Please note that only candidates with legitimate rights to work in Australia will be considered for this opportunity.

Company Overview

Griffin Marine offer comprehensive support services to the Defence and Commercial sectors, catering to their specific requirements with teams of qualified and certified professionals. Our skilled workforce includes welders, boilermakers, painters, insulators, trade assistants, mechanical fitters, hydraulic specialists, load testing, and non-destructive testing (NDT). With our diverse range of capabilities, we are committed to providing exceptional services to meet the unique demands of our clients in these sectors