Refrigeration Engineer

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to design, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration and cooling systems. You will ensure efficient, safe operation and regulatory compliance while meeting operational requirements.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing failures, optimizing system performance, and minimizing downtime across facilities in Metro Manila and nearby sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional license as Mechanical Engineer is advantageous.
• Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, or industrial cooling systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration principles, cycles, and components.
• Familiarity with compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, cooling towers and controls.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, automation, and instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and refrigeration problems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and refrigerant handling procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation and Commissioning: supervise and perform installation, testing and commissioning of refrigeration systems.
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and service routines.
• Troubleshooting and Technical Support: diagnose mechanical and control system problems and provide guidance.
• System Performance and Efficiency: monitor energy use and optimize performance and capacity.
• Safety and Compliance: ensure safety, refrigerant handling and regulatory adherence.
• Documentation and Coordination: prepare reports and coordinate with contractors and teams.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Refrigeration Engineer is responsible for the design, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration and cooling systems. The role ensures that all refrigeration equipment operates efficiently, safely, and reliably while meeting company standards, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.

The position involves conducting preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing equipment failures, optimizing system performance, and ensuring minimal equipment downtime.

Key Responsibilities

1. Installation and Commissioning

   • Supervise and perform installation, testing, and commissioning of refrigeration systems and equipment.

   • Ensure proper installation of compressors, condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, pumps, piping, and related components.

   • Verify system performance and operating parameters before turnover.

2. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

   • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for refrigeration equipment.

   • Conduct regular inspections and servicing to ensure equipment reliability.

   • Perform corrective maintenance and repair of malfunctioning refrigeration systems.

   • Monitor refrigerant levels, oil pressure, operating temperatures, and system pressures.

3. Troubleshooting and Technical Support

   • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system problems.

   • Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

   • Provide technical assistance and guidance to maintenance personnel and operators.

   • Prepare technical reports on equipment performance, breakdowns, and repairs.

4. System Performance and Efficiency

   • Monitor refrigeration system performance and energy consumption.

   • Recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce energy costs.

   • Ensure proper temperature control and refrigeration capacity based on operational requirements.

   • Evaluate equipment condition and recommend repairs, upgrades, or replacement when necessary.

5. Safety and Compliance

   • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards and environmental regulations.

   • Follow proper refrigerant handling, recovery, and disposal procedures.

   • Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved safety procedures.

   • Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities and equipment records.

6. Documentation and Coordination

   • Prepare maintenance schedules, technical reports, and equipment performance records.

   • Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and other engineering teams.

   • Assist in spare parts inventory management and technical procurement.

   • Participate in engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.

• Professional License as a Mechanical Engineer is an advantage.

• Relevant experience in refrigeration, HVAC, or industrial cooling systems.

• Knowledge of refrigeration principles, refrigeration cycles, and system components.

• Familiarity with compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, cooling towers, and refrigeration controls.

• Knowledge of electrical systems, automation, and instrumentation.

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and refrigeration system problems.

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.

• Knowledge of occupational safety and refrigerant handling procedures.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Key Competencies

• Technical and mechanical aptitude

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Preventive maintenance planning

• Equipment performance monitoring

• Project coordination and management

• Safety awareness and compliance

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Working Conditions

• May work in industrial plants, commercial facilities, cold storage warehouses, manufacturing facilities, or other areas with refrigeration systems.

• May be required to work on-site, during scheduled maintenance shutdowns, or respond to emergency equipment breakdowns.

• Must be willing to work in cold environments and industrial settings when required.