HVAC Technician

SUMMARY:
Position Summary
 
The HVAC & Refrigeration Technician is responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance, repairs, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems across client sites. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction through technically sound workmanship and proactive communication.

POSITION INFO:
Key Accountabilities or Principal Responsibilities
 
Primary Duties

Maintain central plants (chillers, pumps, towers and controls)
Maintain DX plants (package units, RACS, splits)
Maintain VRV systems and electrical panels
Maintain and troubleshoot building management system
Supervise junior staff
Liaise with clients daily
Perform standby duties as per roster
Work unplanned hours in case of an emergency to ensure business continuity
Perform any other duties as delegated by Management
Carry out repairs on HVAC equipment as per client requests and in accordance with SLA and operational rules
Dispose of hazardous waste in line with the OSHACT
Conduct heat load assessment to determine size of AC unit required for a room/office
Installation of HVAC units as per regulations and to uphold guarantees from suppliers
 
Secondary Duties

Ensure each planned maintenance job card has task sheet attached
Ensure that all staff working on the job have appropriate PPE
Ensure that risk assessment and LOTO procedure have been followed
Ensure all tasks relevant to the planned maintenance are carried out satisfactorily, in accordance with legal requirements and OEM
Complete job card in full and obtain completion signatures
Submit completed job card for closing
Report any follow-up work and any safety related matters observed
Complete plant logbook
 
General
 
Train, develop and uplift junior staff through knowledge and skill transfer
Ensure all tools are properly maintained and appropriate for the task at hand
Maintain good housekeeping in areas of responsibility
Give feedback to helpdesk at each critical phase of the repair job
Demonstrate teamwork and readiness to assist fellow employees
Adhere to the company policies, protocols and procedures
Ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Act
 
It should be noted that, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time.  
 
Prescribed procedures may be amended by management as and when required.

Key Skills and Experience
 
Grade 12
Minimum 5 years relevant experience
Experience on Central Plant
Nationally recognised HVAC Qualification (Post Trade Test / N3)
Industrial refrigeration Trade Test
Valid driver’s licence (Code 8)
Valid Gas license to issue COC
Safe Handling Certificate
Knowledge and good understanding of applicable Health and Safety regulations and procedures
Willing and flexible to work extended hours and/or outside of normal working hours where required

People and Management Skill
 
Good interpersonal skills
Good and proven leadership skills
Customer focused
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to manage and control difficult situations
Able to act quickly and calmly in an emergency
Self-motivated
Willingness to walk the extra mile

Key result areas

• Understand role of reporting to the business and client
• Understand all outputs delivered are aligned with business requirements
• Understand that feedback is critical to success

• Open Communication
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Respect
• Caring