Commercial Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

Our client is based in Somerset West and is looking for a qualified Commercial Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician for new and old installations, services, repairs & maintenance. A technician must be able to work away from home from time to time (1 to 2 weeks max), for larger project installations in other parts of the country (all travel within South African borders).

What your work will entail :

As the direct contact with the client for site technical service and maintenance issues, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving industrial refrigeration / chiller systems within a set timeframe and according to a defined process, service agreement, and customer needs. You will also carry out system planned preventative maintenance as per contract requirements, clearly communicating findings and any further actions required or recommendations for system improvement, upgrades, or optimisations. You will supervise a team of between 4 and 8 to perform all these duties in an efficient and timely manner.

As an Engineer, you will keep the customer informed on the service you are providing. Prepare detailed reports / technical communications on work carried out and submit to Service Co-ordinator & Client as required.

Work specifications :

• 40 hour week.
• Paid overtime.
• On-Call – rotation system.
• Door to Door travel.
• Enhanced financial package to the right candidate.

What we are looking for :

• Valid Red Seal - Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certificate.
• A minimum of five years’ experience repairing and maintaining a wide variety of integral / remote refrigeration equipment.
• Sound diagnostic and communications skills.
• Experience with simplex multiplex systems normal Freon R22 / R134 / R404 / R507 / R410.
• Electrical and controls experience to be able to identify and rectify electrical and control issues.
• Understands and analyses relevant technical documents such as electrical schemes, fluid schemes, piping diagrams, psychometric diagrams, etc.
• Capable of working without documented procedures and with limited supervision.
• A committed can-do positive attitude with the ability to integrate and work as a member of a team.
• CO2 or Ammonia experience is NOT required.

Expected Start Date : ASAP

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

License / Certification :

• Red Seal Com. Air-Con and Refrigeration Certificate (Required)

Work Remotely :

Salary : From R20,000.00 to R40 000 per month (Depending on Experience)