Travel-Heavy Field Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Technician to join the team serving clients around Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on installation, maintenance and repair of large-scale refrigeration systems used in food processing, cold storage and manufacturing facilities.

You will work in the field across regional sites, ensuring uptime and safety with a proactive approach. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of industrial refrigeration cycles, strong diagnostic

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installing, maintaining and repairing industrial refrigeration systems.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, components and refrigerants.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics and blueprints for fault diagnosis.
• Commitment to safety protocols and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair industrial refrigeration systems at client sites.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues, identify root causes and implement fixes.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Read schematics and manuals; use diagnostic tools to aid repairs.
• Record service work and parts used; travel to multiple sites as needed.
• Respond to emergency service calls and minimize operational disruption.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Safety compliance

Field service

Time management

Education

Trade qualification or certification in refrigeration and air conditioning

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Technician to join the team serving clients around Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on installation, maintenance and repair of large-scale refrigeration systems used in food processing, cold storage and manufacturing facilities.

You will work in the field across regional sites, ensuring uptime and safety with a proactive approach. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of industrial refrigeration cycles, strong diagnostic