Refrigeration Shift Technician

Veolia Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Ireland is seeking an HVAC technician to provide high-quality service, maintenance and technical support for AHUs, chillers, heat pumps and associated equipment in Blanchardstown. The role covers fault diagnosis, component replacement and system commissioning in line with contract specifications.

Applicants should have a refrigeration qualification and a strong background in commercial/industrial cooling, with at least 3 years' hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant refrigeration qualification (e.g., F-Gas Category 1 or equivalent).
• Trade Qualified in HVAC/ Refrigeration.
• Strong technical background in commercial or industrial cooling systems.
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience with HVAC/building services in service/maintenance/commissioning.
• Solid understanding of HVAC engineering including air handling, ventilation, dehumidification, heat transfer and controls.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and control faults.
• Competent in using diagnostic instruments for airflow, pressure, moisture, temperature and performance.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems (stand-alone fridges/freezers, incubators, stability chambers, blast freezers).
• ATEX areas experience desirable.
• API pharmaceutical industry experience desirable.
• Ammonia refrigeration systems experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service, maintenance, and technical support for HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and control-system faults and carry out corrective actions, replacements and adjustments.
• Recommend replacement parts, upgrade options, and refurbishment solutions for long-term reliability and energy performance.
• Maintain, repair and commission HVAC and refrigeration equipment to meet contract requirements.

Skills

Refrigeration qualification

Trade Qualified

HVAC systems

Diagnostics

Industrial refrigeration experience

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

HVAC controls

Job description

Background: Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Location: Blanchardstown

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Shift

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

• Relevant refrigeration qualification (e.g., F-Gas Category 1 or equivalent)
• Trade Qualified
• 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)

Please note:

• If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
• If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.
• Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance