Refrigeration Technician

Halwani Brothers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Halwani Brothers is looking for a skilled HVAC technician to perform maintenance, repair, installation and testing of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. You will conduct preventive maintenance, service boilers, pumps, valves and controls, and ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will work with a range of tools and equipment, document activity in ERP, and support commissioning of new equipment and stock control for spare parts. 1–3 years' FMCG refrigeration experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certification in HVAC, Refrigeration, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance, preferably in FMCG manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC/refrigeration equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on refrigeration and HVAC units.
• Repair or replace defective parts including thermostats, valves, compressors, and controls.
• Operate hand and power tools and maintain equipment inventory.
• Install and calibrate systems; test joints and insulate pipes.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Tools operation

Education

Diploma/Technical HVAC Refrigeration

Tools

Welder torch

Vacuum pump

Test equipment

Hand tools

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

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).