Refrigeration Systems Specialist

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Rory Mackie & Associates Full time
Job Title: Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Rory Mackie & Associates is seeking a skilled Commercial Refrigeration Technician to join our team. As a key member of our refrigeration team, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our clients' refrigeration labs, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and maintain refrigeration labs, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
  • Process and interpret test data to compile comprehensive test reports
  • Design and improve refrigeration systems and components to enhance performance and efficiency
  • Ensure swift and efficient product qualification and testing
  • Manage site testing and data logging programs to optimize refrigeration system performance
  • Manage and maintain test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
  • Lead new research and development projects to drive innovation and improvement
  • Assist with refrigeration design for new products and systems
  • Conduct compressor, liquid line component, and controller selections to optimize system performance
  • Manage setup parameters of refrigeration products to ensure optimal performance
  • Manage technical databases for products to ensure accurate and up-to-date information
  • Liaise with consulting engineers and attend site meetings to ensure effective communication and collaboration
  • Liaise with refrigeration contractors to provide technical solutions and support
  • Build strong relationships with contractor partners and provide technical support and training as required
  • Provide customer and on-site support to end-users as required
  • Lead and manage project warranty processes and supplier warranty claims to ensure timely and effective resolution
  • Provide technical support and assistance to the spares department as required
  • Develop technical specifications documentation to ensure accurate and comprehensive information
  • Provide technical assistance to the engineering team as required
  • Design new optimized versions of products in the existing product portfolio to drive continuous improvement
  • Assist management by providing technical solutions and quotations as required
  • Prepare engineering instructions, technical manuals, and laboratory tests to ensure accurate and comprehensive information
  • Supervise commissioning of new control systems on display cabinets to ensure optimal performance and efficiency
  • Source cost-efficient components and materials to optimize system performance and reduce costs
  • Requisition special bought-out components that are not in stock to ensure timely and effective resolution
  • Assist with engineering change procedures to ensure seamless and efficient implementation
  • Assist with engineering instructions to ensure accurate and comprehensive information
Requirements:
  • National Diploma in Refrigeration Technician, Mechanical Engineering, or any related qualification
  • Valid SAQCC Authorized Practitioner's Card (Category C-Inspector)
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience and strong fault-finding skills
  • Preferably 2 years of experience in CO2 Transcritical System Installation, commissioning, and maintenance
  • Experience in design and application of refrigeration systems
  • Must be willing to travel often
  • Computer literate, especially MS Excel
  • Assertive, detailed, and able to motivate and lead others
  • Proactive and have the desire to add value in a progressive organization
  • Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team


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