SUMMARY:
Senior Commercial Refrigeration Technician
POSITION INFO:
A successful privately-owned group specializing in the design, manufacturing, installation,maintenance, and servicing of commercial and Commercial refrigeration systems and equipment for the supermarket, meat- and food processing, Petro-chemical, and agricultural industries is seeking to recruit and appoint a Senior Commercial Refrigeration Technician at their offices based at Groblersdal, Limpopo.
Minimum Requirements:
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Trade Tested – Red Seal: Commercial Refrigeration
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Category B (08) qualification (as per SAQCC).
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3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
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Valid Driver’s License
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Demonstrated history in the Commercial Refrigeration industry.
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Broad technical knowledge & understanding (Electrical, Control and Mechanical).
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Team leadership experience within a refrigeration team.
Duties and Work responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
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Attending to breakdowns,
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Servicing of plants (as per OEM specs and developed checklists, Installation of compressors and motors
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Commissioning of Systems and units
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Wiring of all refrigeration equipment
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floorboards
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main boards
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compressors panels
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controls
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etc.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :
EXECUTION OF DAILY ALLOCATED TASKS:
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Install, inspect, maintain, and repair refrigeration equipment.
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Install and troubleshoot specialized refrigeration equipment and machinery.
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Test lines, components and connections using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic test equipment.
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Soldering and brazing for installation and repair or refrigerant lines.
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Charging and leak checks refrigeration systems.
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Perform pre-start up checks and equipment and adjusts, as necessary.
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Lay-out and install reference points for determining equipment location.
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Requisition’s material and supplies from stock store/store man.
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Read PI diagrams, sketches, and schematics.
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Install wiring correctly, including RS485 and other communication networks.
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Commission of refrigeration systems.
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Conduct in-depth failure analysis of refrigeration systems and recommend suitable solutions.
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Responsible for the customer satisfaction of allocated customer groups.
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Maintain and safeguard tools and equipment (personal and Company-owned).
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Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of industry advances.
SUPERVISORY/SENIOR DUTIES
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Assign and co-ordinate work schedules, as per work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
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Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness (on site) and maintenance.
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Train Trainee Service Technicians and Assistants in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
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Supervises Trainee Technician and Assistant (duties include assigning and reviewing work).
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Observe and evaluate workers’ appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.
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Inform Trainees and/or Assistants of client feedback to improve service efforts. Report back to Service Manager on Assistant Progress/Performance on a weekly basis.
AMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
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Understand all the facets of refrigeration installations, electrical, plumbing, and minor building work.
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Ensure that all paperwork is filled in and completed correctly, as required by the company, facility managers and clients, to ensure trouble-free invoicing and payment.
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Compile and submit concise reports to enable invoicing, diagnosis, quotation or repair of equipment or plant on a daily/weekly basis.
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Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of repairs or equipment requiring future service, and report these to the Service Manager in a timeous manner.
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Document repairs performed and hours/km spent getting to site and performing tasks.
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Compile photographic reports on repairs and problems requiring future attention.
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Follow company procedures and complete necessary request forms.
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Ensure that all Health and Safety Procedures are effectively carried out and report any concerns to the Service Manager.
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
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No recalls for the same/similar problems.
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Customer Satisfaction/Quality of workmanship
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Paperwork (Job Cards, RCA forms, Post Breakdown forms, etc.) completed correctly and timelessly.
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Number of quotations submitted and actioned
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SOP sheets correctly completed and fault free operation
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Assist with the professional development of Trainee Service Technicians and Assistants
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