Industrial Refrigeration Engineer - Ammonia Systems Lead

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer for its Upington plant in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on maintaining and optimizing ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and controls, to ensure reliable production.

You will lead preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, implement energy-saving adjustments, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience with industrial refrigeration systems.
Experience with ammonia and/or Freon-based systems.
Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and control systems.
Valid driver’s license; ability to work shifts/on-call.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on industrial refrigeration equipment.
Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoot compressors, evaporators, condensers, and piping.
Monitor performance and optimize energy consumption.
Ensure safety and regulatory compliance for refrigerants.
Install and commission new equipment and upgrades.
Maintain records of maintenance and performance data.
Provide technical guidance to operators and maintenance staff.
Respond to emergency refrigeration failures.
Stay updated with industry advancements.