Vacancy: Refrigeration Technician

Company Profile

HPW FRESH AND DRY LTD is a fruit processing company.

Job Description

• Department: Technical


• Reports To: Technical Manager


• Location: Onsite at HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd, Adeiso, E/R.

• To repair, conduct maintenance and upgrade the factory’s air conditioning and cooling systems. 


• To set up maintenance schedules, keeps maintenance reports and recommends replacements. 


• To make inputs into the planning of new air conditioning or cooling projects.

• Set up maintenance plans and schedules for all air conditioning and cooling systems on site.


• Create maintenance check lists.


• Carry out routine check cleaning and maintenance tasks on refrigeration equipment.


• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration systems.


• Report on maintenance and repairs and suggest improvements.


• Support installations (Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.


• Drilling, fixing of mounting brackets and supports).


• Set valves and other components.


• Refill refrigerant.

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of Technical Qualification, HND, Degree or its equivalent in the field of refrigeration.


• Practical knowledge/experience in industrial and residential refrigeration with a minimum of three years relevant work experience in a similar role, preferably in a production environment.


• Ability to understand the parts and function of a cooling system.


• Ability Identify and use the necessary tools and measuring devices for refrigeration equipment.


• Ability to read wiring diagrams.


• Ability to understand electrical, electronic and plumbing concepts.


• Ability to undertake brazing and soldering.