Temp Ammonia Refrigeration Technician - Food & Beverage

Impact HR; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact HR seeks a Temp Refrigeration Technician to install, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems across commercial and industrial settings. You will ensure optimum plant performance and safety compliance while supporting energy and water saving initiatives.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault troubleshooting, and advising site personnel on refrigeration issues. The role requires Ammonia handling competence and the ability to work shifts and standby as needed.

Qualifications

• Matric (Matric)
• N3 Engineering Studies, Diploma in Ammonia Refrigeration and Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Test (compulsory)
• Ammonia safe handling category B* (Compulsory)
• 1-3 years’ experience in Ammonia plant, food & Beverage industry
• Experience in Building maintenance is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure refrigeration and services plant operates at optimum capacity
• Maintain, adjust and set up equipment per required parameters
• Resolve refrigeration/service problems promptly
• Escalate issues to management before losses occur
• Adhere to Ammonia safe handling procedures
• Participate in energy and water saving projects
• Troubleshoot faults in equipment and refrigeration systems
• Guide factory & boiler personnel on refrigeration issues
• Apply preventative maintenance principles
• Ensure compliance with work permit procedures for contractors
• Align motors to refrigeration compressor
• Adhere to liquid pumping principles
• Replace air and water filters, repair traps/purging mechanisms
• Work with minimal supervision
• Know pumping down valves and vessels

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Energy and water saving

Guidance to staff

Stress tolerance

Analytical mindset

Education

N3 Engineering Studies

Diploma in Ammonia Refrigeration

Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Test

Tools

Refrigeration control systems

Monitored control software

Electrical controls (ammonia systems)

Job description

Impact HR seeks a Temp Refrigeration Technician to install, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems across commercial and industrial settings. You will ensure optimum plant performance and safety compliance while supporting energy and water saving initiatives.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault troubleshooting, and advising site personnel on refrigeration issues. The role requires Ammonia handling competence and the ability to work shifts and standby as needed.