Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Handling installation of refrigeration system and components, refrigerant charging and storage of food in the cold storage room by maintaining storage parameter.
2. Making necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers.
3. Repairing or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
4. Operating a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle;
5. Maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
6. Repairing and rebuilding semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors and compressors for centrifugal refrigeration machines.
7. Performing skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of Slaughter House equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed; connect motors to control panels.
8. Maintaining refrigeration equipment’s and components
9. Designing and construction of cold storage facility
10. Maintaining storage parameters such as temperature and relative humidity in food processing units.
11. Conducting performance tests with specialized tools and adjust system settings to keep temperature comfortable in the home or office
12. Inspecting and installing SH equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
13. Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment.

Requirements

1. 5 years experience as a refrigeration technician
2. HVAC certification.
3. Braising and soldering skills.
4. Knowledge of local building codes.
5. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and compliance schematics.
6. Advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills.
7. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
9. Physically fit and able to lift heavy equipment.