Refrigeration Technician

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

The role is based in Siavonga.

The Right-Fit candidate must have minimum 2 years experience working with the following units:

• Sindice flake ice machine
• Snow blast freezer
• Servicing Blitzer compressors
• Overhauling Blitzer compressors

The Refrigeration Technician Must be able to:

• Understand the principles of Refrigeration.
• Understand compliance standards.
• To diagnose problems and make repairs to refrigeration equipment.
• Replace parts and run tests to ensure the systems are working properly following repairs.
• Charge Refrigerant, detect leakage, braze copper to copper, flare copper pipe tubing, install and commission a new installation refrigeration unit.
• 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:

• Craft Certificate-Refrigeration/Cold Chain Maintannce
• Minimum 2 year experience of Refrigeration maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of work and safety rules & regulations
• Local Statutory Safety and Environment regulations and procedures
• Strong computer knowledge mainly Word and Excel.

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