Refrigeration Shift Technician Pharma

Anderson McQue; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson McQue is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to provide service, maintenance and commissioning on a biopharmaceutical site in Ireland. You will work on AHUs, chillers, heat pumps and related equipment across a 24/7 rotating shift pattern, ensuring performance and energy efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with industrial cooling systems, fault diagnostics, and a strong understanding of HVAC controls.

Qualifications

• HVAC systems require high-quality service, maintenance and safety compliance.
• Strong fault-diagnosis abilities for mechanical, electrical and control faults.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems including stand-alone fridges/freezers, incubators and stability chambers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service, maintenance and technical support for HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical, electrical and control systems and implement corrective actions.
• Recommend replacement parts, upgrades and refurbishment options to enhance reliability and energy performance.
• Maintain, repair and commission HVAC and refrigeration equipment across the full range of systems.
• Ensure facilities operate in line with contract specifications and assets run effectively.

Skills

Industrial HVAC

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Ventilation knowledge

Ammonia systems

ATEX experience

API pharma exposure

Education

F-Gas Category 1 or equivalent

Job description

Hours: Shift Role, 24/7 site, 4-cycle shift

This position will be based on a biopharmaceutical site on behalf of our client, a multinational and multicultural company which provides great career progression opportunities to the right person.

Daily Tasks:

• 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.

Qualifications and skills:

• 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.
• Experience working in ATEX areas (desirable).
• Previous experience of API pharmaceutical Industry (desirable).
• Previous experience working on Ammonia refrigeration systems (desirable).