Refrigeration Technician (Commercial Cold Rooms)

Here is work for a technician who can find a leak fast and gas a system up properly, with the supermarket refrigeration contractor in Phalaborwa. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a supermarket refrigeration contractor on the Phalaborwa side of Limpopo.

• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost

• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits

• Building management system alarm handling
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

• Standby pay for weekend fridge breakdowns
• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack

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