We are seeking an experienced and skilled Maintenance Technician specializing in industrial refrigeration systems to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience working with ammonia and Freonbased industrial refrigeration systems along with a solid understanding of refrigeration technology and associated equipment. The role demands technical expertise excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of refrigeration systems.
Maintenance Technician (Industrial Refrigeration)
Location: Ponneri Chennai
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive scheduled and breakdown maintenance on refrigeration equipment including compressors motors cooling towers condensers liquid level floats/controllers and gas leak detection systems.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and operational guidelines.
- Diagnose and resolve issues in industrial refrigeration systems and related equipment.
- Analyze and interpret technical documents such as electrical schemes fluid schemes and piping diagrams to identify and address problems.
- Maintain and service freezers cold storage units chillers heat exchangers pumps and other refrigerationrelated systems.
- Ensure a comprehensive understanding of overall refrigeration systems and processes.
- Safely manage and handle ammoniabased refrigeration systems adhering to industry safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborate with the operations team to plan and prioritize daily maintenance tasks.
- Support operational efficiency by addressing maintenance requirements promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities inspections and troubleshooting results.
- Prepare and share daily reports with internal teams to ensure transparency and effective communication.
- Adhere to the preventive maintenance schedule for all refrigeration equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Conduct scheduled inspections of operating equipment and log findings in accordance with company policies.
- Communicate effectively in basic English both verbally and in writing to document and convey technical information.
- Utilize Microsoft Office tools proficiently for documentation reporting and communication purposes.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial refrigeration with a focus on Ammonia and Freon systems.
- Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems including freezers cold storage units chillers heat exchangers and pumps.
- Familiarity with electrical and piping diagrams fluid schemes and other technical documentation.
- PLC and SCADA system knowledge will be an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with crossfunctional teams.
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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