Refrigeration Plant Operator (Shift) - Vital Role

Sea Harvest; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Harvest is a proudly South African integrated fishing and food processing company, delivering quality seafood and food products to local and international markets. We are committed to sustainability, innovation and the development of our people.

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Refrigeration Shift Operator to join our team at SALDANHA. The role lies in Asset Care and reports to the Refrigeration Foreman on a fixed-term 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with technical refrigeration training or equivalent.
• Trade hand/semiskilled with refrigeration knowledge.
• Ammonia handling knowledge and safety awareness advantageous.
• Experience in a refrigeration plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all refrigeration plants and equipment on site.
• Perform start-up and maintenance checks and log readings.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental procedures, including ammonia emergency procedures.
• Maintain plant room cleanliness and document shift activities.
• Support artisans and cover site duties as required.

Skills

Refrigeration knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Welding & fitting

Ammonia handling

Education

Grade 12

N1 Refrigeration trade theory

Ammonia Category A advantageous

Trade hand/semiskilled refrigeration

Job description

Sea Harvest is a proudly South African integrated fishing and food processing company, delivering quality seafood and food products to local and international markets. We are committed to sustainability, innovation and the development of our people.

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Refrigeration Shift Operator to join our team at SALDANHA. The role lies in Asset Care and reports to the Refrigeration Foreman on a fixed-term 12-month contract.