Refrigeration Technician job at Yalelo Uganda

JOB OVERVIEW:

Coordinate and execute installation, repairs, troubleshoot, inspection, and always perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems and equipment.

KEY DUTIES:

• Carry out routine preventive maintenance checks on air conditioners and chillers.
• Plan installation of the air conditioning units.
• Prepare daily activity reports for submission to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Supervisor
• Diagnose malfunctions and report to the Electrical Supervisor to arrange for corrective maintenance
• Provide new installation service, repairing the existing ones and replacing the tempered parts of Refrigeration and Air conditioning units.
• Clean the parts like coil, drain lines, cooling towers, condensation pans and other essential parts to ensure that unit operates properly at all times.
• Make requisitions for parts and necessary equipment for the purpose of inventory maintenance to ensure the availability of required items and tools to complete the necessary installation and repair work.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently & timely in order maximize utilization of refrigeration plant and equipment
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as maintaining housekeeping standards
• Support the Installation and commissioning of new systems and equipment
• Support the upgrade of refrigeration systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards
• Adhere to change relevant Management procedures and work instructions as well as complying with maintenance best practices
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as practicing and maintaining housekeeping standards
• Carryout maintenance on refrigeration equipment as per instruction/job plan to reduce on return jobs
• Maintain strong & effective working relationships within team and cross-functionally
• Participate in problem solving
• Any other duties assigned by the Mechanical Supervisor / Mechanical Technician.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• National / Ordinary Diploma in Refrigeration / Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years’ experience with refrigeration systems in FMCG Manufacturing Environment
• Strong computer knowledge, Fiix or CMMS, Microsoft Office. Problem solving methods and tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Risk Analysis (FMEA)
• Must be good at application of creativity and innovative skills in managing projects
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical and troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated with excellent personnel management skills
• Ability to handle multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced working environment
• Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent team player and has the ability to manage time in an efficient manner
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Carry out routine preventive maintenance checks on air conditioners and chillers.
• Plan installation of the air conditioning units.
• Prepare daily activity reports for submission to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Supervisor
• Diagnose malfunctions and report to the Electrical Supervisor to arrange for corrective maintenance
• Provide new installation service, repairing the existing ones and replacing the tempered parts of Refrigeration and Air conditioning units.
• Clean the parts like coil, drain lines, cooling towers, condensation pans and other essential parts to ensure that unit operates properly at all times.
• Make requisitions for parts and necessary equipment for the purpose of inventory maintenance to ensure the availability of required items and tools to complete the necessary installation and repair work.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently & timely in order maximize utilization of refrigeration plant and equipment
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as maintaining housekeeping standards
• Support the Installation and commissioning of new systems and equipment
• Support the upgrade of refrigeration systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards
• Adhere to change relevant Management procedures and work instructions as well as complying with maintenance best practices
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as practicing and maintaining housekeeping standards
• Carryout maintenance on refrigeration equipment as per instruction/job plan to reduce on return jobs
• Maintain strong & effective working relationships within team and cross-functionally
• Participate in problem solving
• Any other duties assigned by the Mechanical Supervisor / Mechanical Technician.

• Strong computer knowledge, Fiix or CMMS, Microsoft Office. Problem solving methods and tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Risk Analysis (FMEA)
• Good at application of creativity and innovative skills in managing projects
• Strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical and troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated with excellent personnel management skills
• Ability to handle multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced working environment
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent team player and has the ability to manage time in an efficient manner
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• National / Ordinary Diploma in Refrigeration / Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years’ experience with refrigeration systems in FMCG Manufacturing Environment