Onboard HVAC and Refrigeration Assistant Technician

Crew Life at Sea Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks a skilled shipboard HVAC technician responsible for refrigeration and ventilation systems across the vessel.

You will maintain, repair and calibrate refrigeration plants, air conditioning, ductwork, and associated equipment, ensure safe operations, monitor temperatures, and support safety and compliance with maritime standards.

The role requires independence, attention to data quality in spare parts procurement, and collaboration with the HVAC Engineer and ship's crew.

Qualifications

• Experience with shipboard HVAC and refrigeration systems preferred.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs in constrained environments.
• Familiarity with health and safety maritime protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining safe operation, maintenance and repair of provisions refrigeration plant including compressor units and piping systems for refrigerants.
• Monitoring and supervision of the storage temperature of provision storage rooms and refrigerators.
• Alarm tests and calibration of chilled room and freezer room thermometers.
• Handling and monitoring of provision cooling units and recording refrigerant leakages.
• Maintenance and repair of ice machines on board and cleaning.
• Maintenance and repair of refrigeration part of beverage dispensing systems.
• Inventory checks of spares and consumables.
• Independently performing assigned duties.
• Assistance in safety duties as ordered by HVAC Engineer and superior managers.
• Check data quality in procurement of spare parts and correct delivery.
• Assisting in tests and checks of equipment as required by GLOBAL-HESS, PMS and USPH and other regulations.
• Maintaining safe operation of air conditioning system including supervision and monitoring of room air in all compartments.
• Planned maintenance on air conditioning plants, ducts, fans and fire dampers.
• Engine room ventilation inspections; regulation of cabin fan outlets.
• Managing maintenance and purchasing system for department records and logs.
• Independent completion of duties and support to higher management.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration maintenance

Safety compliance

Temperature monitoring

Job description

Crew Life at Sea Ltd. seeks a skilled shipboard HVAC technician responsible for refrigeration and ventilation systems across the vessel.

You will maintain, repair and calibrate refrigeration plants, air conditioning, ductwork, and associated equipment, ensure safe operations, monitor temperatures, and support safety and compliance with maritime standards.

The role requires independence, attention to data quality in spare parts procurement, and collaboration with the HVAC Engineer and ship's crew.