Refrigeration Engineer

Job Overview

The Refrigeration Engineer role involves overseeing the safe and efficient functioning and maintenance of industrial ammonia-based refrigeration systems. The role requires leading the refrigeration maintenance staff to minimize equipment downtime while ensuring operational reliability.

Primary Duties

• Oversee daily operations and upkeep of ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Supervise the performance of compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, and related control systems.
• Lead both preventative and corrective maintenance tasks; diagnose and resolve system malfunctions.
• Ensure adherence to ammonia safety protocols, health, safety, environment (HSE) regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Track system efficiency metrics such as performance indicators, energy use, and refrigeration effectiveness.
• Manage and guide refrigeration technicians, including task assignment and workforce development.
• Maintain comprehensive maintenance logs, document equipment breakdowns, and produce reports on system health.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to maintain continuous operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Possession of a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• Between seven and ten years of experience in industrial refrigeration, with over three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven practical experience specifically with ammonia (NH₃) based refrigeration systems.
• Preferred background in sectors like food manufacturing, poultry processing, FMCG, or cold storage environments.
• Demonstrated strong capability in troubleshooting technical issues, leadership, safety compliance, and problem-solving.