Yalelo is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Technician to complete various tasks pertaining to the operation of refrigeration systems in our production unit.

The role is based in Siavonga.

The Right-Fit candidate must have at least 3 years’ experience working with the following units:

• 30Ton Sindice flake ice machine
• 20Ton Snow key flake ice machine
•  2Ton Snow key blast freezer
• Servicing Blitzer compressors
• Overhauling Blitzer compressors

The Senior Refrigeration Technician Must be able to:

• Read blueprints and schematics,
• Understand compliance standards,
• Apply welding and soldering techniques as required, to the units listed above.
• To diagnose problems and make repairs to current heavy-duty refrigeration equipment.
• Replace parts and run tests to ensure the systems are working properly following repairs.
• They also MUST be able to upgrade systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards.
• Follow a checklist of parts and operations that need to be tested during a routine inspection of existing equipment, such as compressors, condensers, electrical connections, and motor operations.

Minimum Qualification & Competences:

• At the least a 3-year Electrical/Refrigeration Technical diploma or advanced craft Certificate in Refrigeration or Electrical Vocational training.
• 3 years’ experience of Refrigeration maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of work and safety rules & regulations
• Local Statutory Safety and Environment regulations and procedures
• Able to charge Refrigerant, detect leakage, braze copper to copper, flare copper pipe tubing, install and commission a new installation refrigeration unit.
• Problem-solving methods and tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Risk Analysis (FMEA))
• Strong computer knowledge of Fiix and Excel

This is a full-time position, and the successful candidate must be available to work weekdays and weekends including rotational shifts.

If this is YOU, Yalelo wants to hear from you today!!!