Job Purpose
To service and maintain heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Job Description
Refrigeration Engineers tasks include but are not limited to:
- Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls equipment such as air compressors, pumps, air handlers, air dryers, heat exchangers, other environmental changing devices & mechanical, electrical pneumatic and electronic components.
- Installs, maintains or repairs pneumatic valve, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation and air distribution equipment.
- Installs and replaces all types of pumps and refrigeration equipment according to prints, specifications, diagrams or other instructions.
- Reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls & pumps to control level of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.
- Operates various refrigeration recovery equipment in accordance with guidelines provided.
- Performs gas welding repairs to pipe work as required.
- Performs planned maintenance, regular servicing and repairs to refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes and temperature ranges.
- Maintains records of work performed and identifies equipment requiring future service.
- Co-ordinates work schedules with other employees as necessary to keep customer inconvenience to a minimum.
- Provide leadership and control of projects as requested.
- Converse / engage with clientele to remedy/solve problems & issues.
Person Specification:
- Education & Experience required.
- Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration tools, materials & test equipment.
- Knowledge of repair, maintenance & and installation techniques.
- Skill in reading & understanding schematics.
- Skill in analysing HVAC or refrigeration malfunctions from performance & test equipment readings & determining appropriate repairs.
- Skill in both verbal & written communication.
Key Competencies:
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Professional personal presentation
- Customer service orientation
- Information management
- Organisation and planning
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Careful & mindful of other persons
