HVAC Technician / Refrigeration Technician

Port Adelaide | $44-$46 per hour | Permanent Opportunity

Take your refrigeration skills into the rail industry!

Are you a trade-qualified Refrigeration Technician looking for a hands-on role where you can put your technical skills to work on specialised equipment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering and maintenance team based in Port Adelaide, working on the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of rail air-conditioning systems.

With new projects underway and continued business growth, we are seeking a motivated HVAC Technician with strong refrigeration knowledge, a keen eye for detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on specialised rail HVAC equipment in a workshop environment, contributing to the reliability, performance and service life of critical rail components.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the maintenance, dismantling, refurbishment, testing and reassembly of rail air-conditioning units. Working within a hands-on workshop environment, you will help ensure all equipment is repaired to a high standard, meets quality requirements and is completed within agreed timeframes.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Maintaining, servicing and repairing rail air-conditioning and HVAC systems.
- Dismantling HVAC units, including refrigerant recovery and degassing in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Cleaning, inspecting and preparing components for refurbishment and reassembly.
- Carrying out copper brazing, compressor installations and the replacement of major refrigeration components.
- Cleaning, pressure testing, evacuating and recharging refrigeration systems.




- Performing incoming and outgoing inspections and functional testing of HVAC units.
- Maintaining accurate refrigerant handling records and documentation in line with ARC requirements.
- Identifying faults, diagnosing technical issues and implementing effective maintenance solutions.
- Ensuring required parts, components and materials are available, arranging orders where necessary.
- Safely handling equipment and components using hand tools, hoists, trolleys and other workshop equipment.
- Assembling refurbished units and ensuring completed work meets quality and performance standards.
- Participating in pre-start meetings, toolbox talks and pre-work briefings.
- Contributing ideas to improve workshop efficiency, safety, quality and turnaround times.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve project deadlines and maintain a productive workshop.

About You To be successful in this role, you will be a technically capable refrigeration professional who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship and enjoys solving practical maintenance challenges.

You will ideally bring

- A Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent recognised trade qualification.
- A current Refrigerant Handling Licence, or a willingness to obtain one.
- A current Electrical B-Class Licence or higher.
- Experience maintaining,



servicing and repairing refrigeration or HVAC systems.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and complete tasks within required timeframes.
- A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team.
- The confidence and capability to provide guidance and support to other team members.
- A proactive approach to workplace safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement.

Experience working on rail air-conditioning systems or other specialised industrial HVAC equipment will be highly regarded, although candidates with solid transferable refrigeration and maintenance experience are encouraged to apply. What's on Offer?

- $44-$46 per hour, depending on experience and capability.
- A workshop-based position in Port Adelaide.
- The opportunity to work on specialised rail HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
- A varied, hands-on role involving diagnostics, component refurbishment, installation and testing.
- The opportunity to contribute to a growing operation with new projects and ongoing work.
- A collaborative team environment where quality workmanship and practical problem-solving are valued.
- The chance to develop your experience in a specialised engineering and rail maintenance environment.

Apply Now If you're a qualified Refrigeration Technician or HVAC professional looking for your next opportunity in a specialised workshop environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your current resume and take the next step in your refrigeration career.

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