Cooling Specialist Packhouse Maintenance Technician
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Job Location:
Brits - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Brits Area North West: The Cooling Specialist is responsible for operating maintaining and repairing all cooling systems refrigeration units cold rooms and related electrical and mechanical equipment in the packhouse. This position also oversees general maintenance activities across the packhouse ensuring that control systems operate efficiently and that downtime is minimized.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Relevant technical qualification (e.g. Refrigeration Technician Electrical Trade Test or equivalent).
- 35 years of experience in refrigeration cooling systems or packhouse maintenance.
- Experience with agricultural packhouse environments preferred.
- Valid drivers license (Code 8 or higher).
- Knowledge of SANS electrical standards and occupational safety protocols advantageous.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Strong technical and electrical knowledge of refrigeration systems.
- Ability to diagnose and repair cooling compressor and electrical control faults.
- Basic knowledge of PLC systems and temperature sensors.
- Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting ability under pressure.
- High attention to detail responsibility and record-keeping accuracy. Strong communication skills and ability to work with management and production teams.
- Commitment to hygiene safety and operational efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and maintain all cold storage pre-cooling and refrigeration systems to ensure optimal temperature performance.
- Conduct regular inspections calibrations and servicing of compressors condensers evaporators and electrical control panels.
- Diagnose and repair faults in refrigeration electrical and mechanical systems.
- Record temperature data maintenance logs and compliance reports for audits and traceability.
- Manage and plan preventative maintenance schedules for all packhouse machinery and cooling systems.
- Oversee and coordinate external service providers for specialized refrigeration or electrical work.
- Support packhouse operations during cooling loading and storage to ensure product quality is maintained.
- Maintain safety standards and comply with SIZA Global G.A.P. and PPECB requirements related to temperature-controlled handling.
- Assist with general maintenance including lighting motors conveyors and basic plumbing where necessary.
- Train and supervise junior maintenance staff when required.
- Report recurring technical issues and propose system improvements.
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
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