Chiller Technician (Hospitals & Data Centres)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the cold chain logistics company in Mthatha. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Home base is a cold chain logistics company on the Mthatha side of Eastern Cape. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards

• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits

• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores
• Building management system alarm handling

• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns

• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.
• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.