Refrigeration Engineer

SRG; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is seeking an experienced HVAC technician to provide high-quality service, maintenance and fault diagnostics on a 24/7 site across commercial/industrial HVAC and refrigeration systems. The role covers commissioning, parts replacement and performance improvements.

Applicants should hold a refrigeration qualification (e.g., F-Gas Category 1) and have 3+ years in service, maintenance or commissioning of HVAC/building services, with exposure to air handling, dehumidification, and process

Qualifications

• F-Gas Category 1 or equivalent refrigeration qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on HVAC or mechanical building services experience.
• Solid understanding of HVAC engineering: air handling, ventilation, dehumidification, heat transfer and controls.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and control faults.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems (stand-alone fridge/freezers, incubators, stability chambers).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service, maintenance and technical support for HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective actions, replacements and adjustments to restore performance.
• Recommend replacement parts, upgrades and refurbishment options for long-term reliability.
• Maintain, repair and commission HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Ensure facilities operate in line with contract specifications and are available as required.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Industrial refrigeration

Diagnostics with instruments

System controls understanding

Heat transfer concepts

Education

F-Gas Category 1

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Airflow measurement tools

Pressure gauges

Job description

This is a shift role, working on a 24/7 site.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Provide high-quality service, maintenance, and technical support for HVAC systems, including AHUs, chillers, heat pumps, dehumidification systems, ventilation plant, and associated mechanical equipment, in line with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Diagnose mechanical and control-system faults, carrying out corrective actions, component replacements, and adjustments to restore system performance and efficiency.
• Recommend suitable replacement parts, upgrade options, and refurbishment solutions to support long-term asset reliability and energy performance.
• Responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and commissioning of the full range of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment.
• Ensure that all customer facilities and services are made available within the requirements of the contract specification, and ensure assets are operating effectively.

Skills & Qualifications Required for the role;

• Relevant refrigeration qualification (e.g., F-Gas Category 1 or equivalent)
• Strong technical background in commercial or industrial cooling systems
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience working with HVAC or mechanical building services systems in a service, maintenance, or commissioning capacity (essential).
• Solid understanding of HVAC engineering, including air handling, ventilation, dehumidification, heat transfer, and system controls.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-related faults.
• Competent in the use of diagnostic instruments for airflow, pressure, moisture content, temperature, and system performance measurement.
• Experience working on Industrial refrigeration systems such as stand alone Fridge / Freezers, Incubators, Stability Chambers, and blast freezers
• Working in ATEX areas (desirable)
• Previous experience of API pharmaceutical Industry (desirable)
• Previous experience working on Ammonia refrigeration systems (desirable)