Refrigeration Engineer

My Food and Family; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in New Zealand as a Refrigeration Technician at their Christchurch site. You will be responsible for maintaining a large ammonia refrigeration plant and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. This hands-on role offers opportunities for growth and competitive pay, making it an exciting opportunity for skilled professionals in the field.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities to grow within our business

Staff sales

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in industrial refrigeration (Ammonia).
• Completed Refrigeration-Enchem Level 4 qualifications.
• Practical mechanical skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a large ammonia refrigeration plant.
• Perform maintenance safely and in a timely manner.
• Supervise staff and contractors in an ammonia plant room.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Knowledge of H&S

Understanding of factory operation

Experience in heavy machinery operation

Education

Apprenticeship in industrial refrigeration

Refrigeration-Enchem Level 4 qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can grow your skills and knowledge within a supportive team environment? Apply today and become a part of one of New Zealand's largest employers to deliver fresh produce to our whānau all around the world!

The Role:

Based at our Christchurch site, you will maintain a large ammonia refrigeration plant and ensure our operations comply with all Wattie's Food Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and Ethical policies, programs, and goals.

Your Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks to ensure the engine room refrigeration operates efficiently.
• Perform maintenance safely and in a timely manner.
• This is a hands-on position, and from time to time, you will supervise staff and contractors in an ammonia plant room.
• Safely evacuate plant/pipework for maintenance.
• Assist electrical staff in any areas of the plant room and be on call 24 hours when required.
• Complete weekly safety alarm testing.
• Carry out computer work regarding SOPs & TRAs for future training.
• Ensure all compressors have sufficient oil and are topped up.
• Assist shift fitters with setup and operation.
• Perform daily defrosting of all stores to ensure temperatures are within specifications.
• Assist Production and Engineering teams when required.
• Complete any other tasks as requested.

Your Skills:

• Completed an apprenticeship in industrial refrigeration (Ammonia).
• Completed Refrigeration-Enchem Level 4 qualifications.
• Understanding of factory operation and layout, with specific knowledge of the plant room.
• Sound knowledge of H&S (e.g., H&S rep for Engineering).
• Practical mechanical skills and experience, including the ability to read drawings.
• Experience in heavy machinery operation.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities to grow within our business.
• Staff sales.

The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces, promotes, and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply if they feel they don't meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), apply now!

Please be aware shortlisted applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand.