Refrigeration Technician

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

PERMANENT

CAPE TOWN - PENINSULA 

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To perform skilled maintenance, installation, repair and
inspection work on complex refrigeration equipment, inspection and maintenance
of fire defence systems, inspection and general facility maintenance, racking
systems, standby power generators and electrical switch gear.

Key Responsibilities

Installation,
Maintenance and Repair
Install refrigeration equipment
and systems.
Inspect systems and their
components to ensure safety and identify necessary repairs and to provide an
ongoing programme of preventive maintenance.
Diagnose problems and/or
failures in refrigeration systems to identify equipment and/or systems repair
and replacement needs.
Perform routine and preventive
maintenance as needed and/or assigned to ensure the ongoing functioning of
refrigeration systems.
Test components using
electrical, mechanical test equipment.
Charge and leak test the
refrigerant charged systems.
Perform pre-start up checks on
equipment and adjust as necessary.
Lay-out and install reference
points for determining equipment location.
Prepare documentation (e.g.
records of refrigerants, paperwork, logs, time and materials, specifications,
etc.) for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with
regulations and/or conveying information.
Repair various items, systems
and/or components to ensure that equipment is available and in safe working
condition.
Facility maintenance of the warehouse
and administration buildings.
Inspection and repairs of fire
defence systems.
Inspection and maintenance of standby
power generating equipment.
Inspection and maintenance of
electrical switch gear.
Coordinate with Operations
management, administration and other members of the maintenance team to
complete projects/work orders efficiently.
Inform the Regional Engineer
regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing
information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying
with health and safety regulations.
Assist other maintenance
personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the
completion of their work activities.
Maintain tools and/or equipment
to ensure the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
Respond to emergency situations
during or after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
Transport various items (e.g.
tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to ensure the availability of materials
required at job site.
Dismantle malfunctioning
systems, analyse and test components, using    electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing
equipment. 

Implementation of Safety Health
Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ) 
Implement
and comply with health and safety procedures.
Ensure
that documentation required within the Total Integrated Management System
(TIMS), is applied consistently within scope of function.

Stock Control
Complete a
spares requisition once spares have been drawn from stores in order to have the
buyer procure and replenish stock.

Assistant Guidance
Guide,
train and coordinate the functions of the technical assistant and handyman.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management
Take
ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective
self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development. 
Follow
through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are
consistently and accurately maintained.
Inform
relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential
risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
Manage
colleagues and employees' expectations and communicate appropriately.
Demonstrate
willingness to help others and "go the extra mile" to meet team targets and
objectives.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience
Valid Code EB drivers' licence.
Matric supplemented by an approved apprenticeship programme in
industrial refrigeration. 
Authorised refrigeration practitioner Cat B8: Ammonia.  
3 years' experience in the repair and maintenance of
industrial/truck refrigeration equipment.

We look forward to hearing from you

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