Refrigeration Technician Worsley Refinery | South West WA $70-$75/hr | 4-Day Work Week | 6-12 Month Contract

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Refrigeration Technician to join a leading refinery operation near Collie, WA. This is an excellent chance to secure a 6-12 month contract with a highly regarded operation, offering excellent rates, a four-day work week and the potential for ongoing extensions for strong performers.

Located just 20 minutes from Collie and 45 minutes from Bunbury, this role is ideally suited to candidates living within commuting distance, as accommodation is not provided.

What's on Offer?

- $70-$75 per hour (depending on experience)
- 6-12 month contract
- Strong potential for extension
- Monday to Thursday roster
- 6:30am – 5:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)
- 40 hours per week
- Join a supportive maintenance team at a well-established refinery operation
- Ongoing work focused on reliability, maintenance and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities
- Execute planned and breakdown maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC systems
- Respond to priority breakdowns and emergency service calls across site
- Conduct fault finding, testing and diagnostics on refrigeration and electrical equipment
- Maintain and service APAC refrigeration units and split system air conditioning units site-wide
- Diagnose faults involving compressors, condensers, evaporators, controls and electrical circuits
- Perform leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation and recharging activities
- Carry out routine servicing including:
- Filter replacements
- Coil cleaning
- Belt inspections and adjustments
- Thermostat calibration





- Support asset reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
- Source and replace faulty components including motors, relays, valves and control devices
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work histories within SAP
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety and environmental standards

About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Trade qualification in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Current Refrigerant Handling Licence
- Current WA Electrical Workers Licence
- Experience maintaining industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems
- Strong electrical and refrigeration fault-finding capabilities
- Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment documentation
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship

Required Qualifications
- WA Electrical Workers Licence
- Certificate III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Refrigerant Handling Licence
- Current C-Class Driver's Licence

Highly Desirable
- High Risk Work Licence - EWP
- High Risk Work Licence - Forklift
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry
- CPR/LVR
- Hazardous Areas Certification
- Experience within heavy industry, processing plants, refineries or mining operations

Why Apply? This opportunity offers the rare combination of a high hourly rate, four-day work week and long-term contract stability within a major industrial operation. If you're a qualified Refrigeration Technician seeking a challenging and rewarding role close to home, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Chandler Macleod team for a confidential discussion.

📌 Refrigeration Technician (Worsley)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Worsley