Refrigeration Technician at AVI Limited

Specification:
Key Performance Areas:

• Repairs and maintenance on ammonia refrigeration equipment
• Repairs and maintenance on refrigeration equipment other than ammonia
• Repairs and maintenance on Spiral freezers as well as plate freezers
• Repairs and maintenance on ice plant and slurry ice makers
• Repairs and maintenance on minor electrical installations
• Install parts such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, filters, switches, controls and gauges
• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary
• Maintain related records concerning time, labour and materials; maintain a log of tasks performed and write reports as required
• Test non-ammonia systems for leaks and then fill them with refrigerant according to relevant standards and regulations
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in an effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:

• 3 years of practical refrigeration experience with ammonia gas
• Leadership experience 

Qualifications:

• Completed Grade 12/Matric
• Refrigeration Trade Test 
• Certified as an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician/Mechanic
• Safe handling of Refrigerants – Category B (Ammonia refrigeration Practitioner/ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Practitioner) 
• Additional Requirements:
• Up to date knowledge of Ammonia refrigeration equipment

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Thinking Rationally
• Making Decisions
• Setting Directions
• Being Self-assured
• Resolving Conflict
• Maintaining Productivity
• Taking Initiative