Centrifugal chiller technician

Bravo Arabia; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bravo Arabia in Jeddah is seeking an experienced maintenance lead for preventive and corrective maintenance of water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, including overhauls. You will oversee a team, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate with OEMs for complex faults and warranties.

Strong leadership, English communication, and safety culture are required. Responsibilities include PM scheduling, CM dispatch, overhaul planning, KPI reporting, and ensuring compliance with HSE/PTW, LOTO and

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI or trade certificate in Mechanical, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
• Chiller OEM training certificates preferred.
• Refrigerant handling certification; Saudi Aramco/vendor safety certs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled PM on chillers (water/air cooled).
• Diagnose and rectify chiller faults with minimal downtime.
• Plan and execute major/minor overhauls and rebuilds.
• Prepare and maintain PM/CMMS records and KPI reports.
• Supervise technicians; conduct toolbox talks and ensure safety.
• Coordinate spare parts, liaise with OEMs, and manage warranties.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

English communication

CMMS reporting

Vibration analysis

Oil/refrigerant sampling

Welding/Mechanical aptitude

HVAC-R knowledge

Education

Diploma/ITI/Trade Certificate in Mechanical, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (HVAC-R)

Chiller OEM training certificates

Refrigerant handling certification (F-Gas)

Tools

CMMS (Maximo or SAP PM)

MS Office

Job description

Preventive Maintenance PM

Execute scheduled PM on water-cooled and air-cooled chillers centrifugal screw and or absorption as applicable per OEM manuals and PM calendarPerform oil analysis refrigerant level checks vibration checks and eddy current tube testing ECT scheduling coordinationMaintain PM checklists update CMMS records and close out work orders with accurate readings

Corrective Maintenance CM

Diagnose and rectify chiller faults compressor refrigerant circuit electrical control panel oil system with minimal downtimeRespond to breakdown calls alarms perform root cause analysis RCA and implement corrective preventive actionsCoordinate spare parts requisition and manage critical spares inventory for chillersLiaise with OEM service engineers for warranty repairs or complex faults

Overhauling

Plan and execute major minor overhauls of chillers compressor rebuild motor rewind coordination tube bundle cleaning retubing gasket seal replacement Prepare overhaul scope of work spares list and job cards supervise contractor OEM teams during overhaulConduct pre- and post-overhaul performance testing capacity kW ton approach temperature and vibration leak testingEnsure proper isolation LOTO refrigerant recovery reclaim and safe disposal per environmental regulationscommissioning of chillers

Reporting

Prepare daily shift logs PM CM completion reports overhaul reports and downtime failure analysis reportsMaintain chiller performance trending COP approach kW ton and highlight deviations to managementUpdate asset history cards CMMS and prepare monthly maintenance KPI reportsDocument lessons learned and update SOPs PM procedures as needed

Team Supervision

Supervise a team of technicians helpers assign daily tasks and monitor job completion against scheduleConduct toolbox talks enforce HSE PTW compliance confined space working at height LOTO refrigerant handling Train and mentor junior technicians on chiller systems and safe work practicesCoordinate with shift supervisors operations engineers on plant load requirements and maintenance windowsEnsure tools PPE and spare parts availability for the team manage attendance and performance of crew

Education & Certification

• Diploma / ITI / Trade Certificate in Mechanical, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (HVAC-R), or equivalent
• Chiller OEM training certificates (e.g., Carrier, York, Trane, Daikin, Hitachi) preferred
• Refrigerant handling certification (F-Gas or equivalent); Saudi Aramco/vendor safety certifications a plus

Experience

• 5–8+ years' hands‑on experience on centrifugal/screw chillers (water & air cooled) in district cooling, HVAC, or industrial utility plants
• Proven experience in PM, CM, and full overhaul of large‑tonnage chillers (500 RT and above preferred)
• Prior experience in GCC district cooling projects (e.g., Tabreed, Empower, Marafeq) is an advantage
• Experience supervising a maintenance crew of 3–10 technicians

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycle, compressor types (centrifugal/screw/scroll), controls (Micro/Pro‑Vision, UCP, etc.), and BMS integration
• Skilled in vibration analysis, oil/refrigerant sampling, eddy current testing coordination, and rigging for overhauls
• Working knowledge of electrical/control panels, VFDs, and instrumentation troubleshooting
• Proficient with CMMS (Maximo, SAP PM, or similar) and MS Office for reporting

Soft Skills / Other Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management ability; effective communicator in English (Arabic a plus)
• Good analytical/RCA skills and ability to work under pressure during breakdowns
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, be on‑call, and respond to emergency calls
• Valid Saudi driving license preferred; transferable Iqama (if applicable)
• Sound HSE awareness — confined space, LOTO, working at height, PTW system