About the role:

The successful applicant will be responsible for the insulation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems including Ammonia Refrigeration equipment, while supporting the plants preventative maintenance program.

Key responsibilities:
Install, maintain and repair industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and associated equipment
Read and interpret engineering drawing, specifications and technical manuals
Install compressors, condensers, evaporators, motors, valves, switches, gages and refrigeration pipe work.
Drill, cut, bend, thread, braze and connect refrigeration piping and associated equipment
Conduct pressure testing, leak detection, evacuation and refrigerant charging of refrigeration systems
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and repair or replace defective components
Test and commission refrigeration equipment and adjust system controls for optimum performance
Monitor and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure protected and efficient plant operations.
Carry out preventative and break down maintenance across refrigeration and plant equipment




Complete maintenance reports and record faults, repair and corrective action
Work closely with the maintenance manager and production personnel to minimize equipment downtime.
Ensure all work complies with workplace health and safety requirements and relevant Australian standards

Essential requirements:
AQF Certificate 111 (or equivalent)
In air-conditioning and refrigeration, or at least 3 years of relevant industry experience
Current refrigerant handling license (Or eligibility to obtain one in Australia)
Demonstrate experience maintaining industrial or commercial refrigeration systems
Experience with Ammonia refrigeration systems will be highly regarded
Solid fault- finding and diagnostic skills
Ability to interrupt technical drawings and service manuals
Ability to work independently and within a maintenance team
Positive communication and organizational skills
Willingness to participate in after hours or emergency breakdown call outs when required

Pay: $78,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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