Why this role
✓ Permanent full-time role with paid leave, not casual or contract
✓ Competitive Pilbara rates, with overtime and penalty rates paid in full and no rolled-up rates
✓ Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card
✓ Phone and tablet provided from day one
✓ Steady commercial and industrial work across Karratha and the Pilbara, with ongoing training and career development
✓ Relocation support available for the right candidate
The opportunity
We're hiring an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician to join our Karratha team.
This is a great opportunity for a trade-qualified technician who wants permanent work, good equipment, strong pay and the freedom to get on with the job.
You'll service commercial and industrial sites across Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne and the wider Pilbara, working across:
- Split systems
- Ducted systems
- VRV / VRF
- Chillers
- Commercial refrigeration
- Cool rooms and freezer rooms
- Mechanical plant
- Controls and BMS
You'll have a planned schedule, an established local client base and a supportive team behind you, so you won't face constant chaos or unrealistic workloads.
Already based in Karratha? You'll be home every night. [Coming from Perth or interstate/overseas? Talk to us about relocation support.]
What you'll be doing
- Service, diagnose and repair commercial and industrial HVAC and refrigeration equipment
- Complete planned preventative maintenance to keep equipment running in tough Pilbara conditions
- Fault-find mechanical, electrical and controls issues
- Install, commission and decommission HVAC/R equipment
- Respond to breakdowns and get critical cooling back online quickly
- Complete digital service reports, photos and asset information
- Communicate professionally with clients and site contacts
- Work with dispatch to plan your day and keep jobs moving
What you'll bring
- Cert III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or equivalent
- Current ARCtick refrigerant handling licence
- WA restricted electrical licence (or eligibility to obtain one)
- Current Australian driver's licence
- Proven commercial HVAC/R experience
- Ability to work independently and manage your own jobs
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Professional approach to safety and quality
Bonus points for
- EWP
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- BMS / controls experience
- Commercial refrigeration experience
- Cool room / freezer room experience
- Process cooling experience
- Experience on industrial, mining, port or large commercial sites
- Experience working in remote or high-heat conditions
What sets TVH apart
✓ Permanent full-time employment with paid annual and personal leave
✓ Overtime and penalty rates paid in full, no rolled-up rates
✓ Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card
✓ Phone and tablet supplied from day one
✓ Steady local work with an established Pilbara client base
✓ Planned schedules, not constant breakdown chaos
✓ Ongoing training, upskilling and career development
✓ A supportive team, with the autonomy to manage your own day
✓ The backing of a national business with a strong pipeline
About TVH
TVH is a national HVAC, refrigeration, fire, electrical and ventilation services business. We work across commercial, healthcare, government and residential markets, with teams across Australia.
Our business is growing, and we're building a strong local team in Karratha to support clients across the Pilbara.
How to apply
If you're an experienced HVAC/R technician looking for permanent work, steady local jobs and a company that values your trade, we'd like to hear from you.
Hit Apply on Indeed or send your CV directly to:
[email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Expected hours: 38.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company car
- Housing provided
- Career development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Salary packaging
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: Remote
📌 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (Australia)
🏢 TVH
📍 Australia