Refrigeration Technician

1. Installation and Commissioning

• Install refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, equipment, and components according to specifications.
• Connect electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration components.
• Conduct system testing and commissioning to ensure proper operation.
• Ensure installations comply with technical and safety standards.

2. Preventive Maintenance

• Carry out scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance of refrigeration equipment.
• Clean, inspect, and service compressors, condensers, evaporators, filters, fans, and other components.
• Check refrigerant levels, pressures, temperatures, and electrical connections.
• Identify potential faults before they result in equipment breakdown.

3. Fault Diagnosis and Repairs

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration system faults.
• Repair or replace defective components and equipment.
• Investigate causes of system failures and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Test repaired equipment to confirm that it is operating safely and efficiently.

4. Refrigerant Management

• Recover, handle, store, and charge refrigerants safely and responsibly.
• Detect and repair refrigerant leaks.
• Maintain accurate records of refrigerant usage and servicing.
• Follow environmental regulations and safe refrigerant-handling practices.

5. Electrical and Control Systems

• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical circuits, wiring, switches, relays, thermostats, sensors, and control systems.
• Test electrical components using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical and control components where qualified to do so.

6. Equipment Performance and Efficiency

• Monitor refrigeration systems to ensure optimum performance.
• Check operating pressures, temperatures, energy consumption, and system efficiency.
• Make adjustments and recommendations to improve equipment performance and reduce energy consumption.

7. Safety and Compliance

• Follow occupational health and safety procedures at all times.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure refrigeration work is performed in accordance with applicable regulations and manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

8. Documentation and Reporting

• Complete service reports, maintenance records, inspection checklists, and work orders.
• Record faults identified, repairs completed, parts replaced, and refrigerants used.
• Report major equipment faults and maintenance requirements to the supervisor or management.

9. Tools and Equipment

• Maintain and safely operate refrigeration and electrical testing tools and equipment.
• Ensure tools and diagnostic instruments are properly maintained and calibrated where necessary.
• Report damaged or missing tools and equipment.
• Provide technical advice on refrigeration equipment and maintenance requirements.

11. Emergency and Breakdown Response

• Respond promptly to refrigeration and air-conditioning breakdowns.
• Assess emergency faults and take appropriate corrective action.
• Minimize equipment downtime and prevent further damage to systems.
• Escalate complex or major faults to the appropriate supervisor or specialist.

Education and Experience

·      Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, electrical and electronic engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or production engineering

·      Master’s degree is an added advantage

·      Grade Twelve (12) Certificate

·      Membership with the relevant professional Body.

·      All academic Qualifications must be certified by ZAQA’

·      Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in a food processing industry