Senior Industrial Refrigeration Systems Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Advanced Refrigeration Systems Engineer to lead design, supervision, maintenance and troubleshooting of large-scale refrigeration systems in Bloemfontein. The role requires deep thermodynamics knowledge, electrical controls expertise, and adherence to safety standards.

You will design systems, supervise installation teams, perform diagnostics, and implement maintenance programs while staying current with refrigerants and regulatory changes in the Free State region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with commercial/industrial refrigeration systems.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics and psychrometrics.
• Ability to read complex refrigeration schematics, electrical diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with F-gas regulations and environmental compliance.
• Willingness to travel within Free State and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify commercial/industrial refrigeration systems for efficiency and compliance.
• Supervise installation teams for safe setup of units, piping and controls.
• Perform advanced diagnostics including superheat/subcooling and electrical tests.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reduce costs.
• Conduct energy audits and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Maintain safety protocols and train junior technicians.
• Keep detailed service records and inventory of parts.
• Respond to emergency service calls with rapid solutions.
• Stay current with refrigeration tech, refrigerants, and regulations.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Refrigeration cycles

P&IDs reading

Leadership

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Advanced Refrigeration Systems Engineer to lead design, supervision, maintenance and troubleshooting of large-scale refrigeration systems in Bloemfontein. The role requires deep thermodynamics knowledge, electrical controls expertise, and adherence to safety standards.

You will design systems, supervise installation teams, perform diagnostics, and implement maintenance programs while staying current with refrigerants and regulatory changes in the Free State region.