Refrigeration Technician

Halwani Brothers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Halwani Brothers in Jeddah requires a skilled technician for maintenance, inspection, repair and installation of refrigeration and HVAC systems. The role covers preventive maintenance, servicing of boilers, cooling towers, condensers and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

The candidate should have a Diploma/Technical Certification in HVAC or Refrigeration with 1–3 years of relevant experience, ideally in food/FMCG manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certification in HVAC, Refrigeration, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance (preferably in food or FMCG manufacturing).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning components.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration and HVAC units including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment.
• Repair or replace defective parts in units and their controls such as thermostats, switches, valves, coils and safety devices.
• Operate hand and power tools, welding equipment, vacuum pump and test gear; maintain equipment and inventory.
• Install and calibrate systems; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Maintain logs of time, labor, materials and write reports; follow up MR''s & WO''s via ERP system.
• Assist with commissioning new equipment/projects; order and maintain stock of spare parts.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Education

HVAC Diploma/Technical Certification

Tools

Welder torch

Vacuum pump

Test equipment

ERP system

Job description

Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of refrigeration systems and related equipment, perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs, service and repair evaporative coolers.
• Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Repair and rebuild semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines.
• Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels.
• Lubricate and pack heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air-conditioning motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
• Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment, as necessary.
• Maintain related records concerning time, labor and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required.
• Follow up daily MR's & WO's through the ERP system to ensure smooth operation.
• Assist with commissioning new equipment / projects
• Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts

Education:

Diploma or Technical Certification in HVAC, Refrigeration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance (preferably in food or FMCG manufacturing).