1st Refrigeration Engineer

Crew Life at Sea; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime company is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning systems onboard a cruise ship. You will monitor system performance, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and train junior staff. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience and strong troubleshooting skills. This role involves working in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Refrigeration Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Physically fit and able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance and inspections on all refrigeration and air conditioning systems onboard the cruise ship.
• Troubleshoot and repair any issues that arise with the equipment.
• Monitor and record system performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with the ordering and inventory of spare parts and supplies.
• Train and supervise junior engineering staff in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Communicate effectively with the Chief Engineer and other crew members to ensure smooth operation of all systems on board.

Skills

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

- Perform regular maintenance and inspections on all refrigeration and air conditioning systems onboard the cruise ship

- Troubleshoot and repair any issues that arise with the equipment

- Monitor and record system performance and make adjustments as needed

- Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations

- Keep accurate records of all maintenance and repairs

- Assist with the ordering and inventory of spare parts and supplies

- Train and supervise junior engineering staff in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems

- Communicate effectively with the Chief Engineer and other crew members to ensure smooth operation of all systems on board

Requirements:

- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Refrigeration Engineer

- Strong knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning systems

- Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

- Physically fit and able to work in a variety of weather conditions