Job Description

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to join our Groceries Division.
• The role will be based in Randfontein and report to the Engineering Manager.
• RCL FOODS is looking for an experienced Refrigeration Technician to perform skilled maintenance, installation, repair, and inspection work on complex refrigeration equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Category B8-specialist Ammonia (R717) refrigeration practitioner
• Valid Gas license obtained from  SAQCC
• At least 5years experience working in Ammonia plants after First Gas License was obtained.
• Must be a qualified artisan in either a Millwright, Electrician or a Refrigeration Technician.
• Must be willing to do standby.
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
• Must assist in other departments as time allows.
• Must be willing to work shifts.
• Needs to relocate to be available in case of emergency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning of work according to the maintenance plan and schedule and per breakdown.
• Maintenance and repair of all site-related equipment in accordance with the maintenance plan and schedule.
• Render assistance to handymen on faults that cannot be solved on their level of required competence.
• Daily inspection of all work completed on-site including site facilities and buildings.
• Management, training, and development of maintenance handyman and technical assistant.
• The discipline of maintenance handyman and technical assistant under direct control.
• Issue daily job cards and inspect work executed.
• Perform standby duties.
• Experience in piston ammonia compressors overhaul, strip, assemble, pump downs, oil changes etc.
• Experience with screw air compressors( Atlas Copco employees can be advantageous)
• Experience with bottle molding equipment and blow molding preference.
• General electrical and mechanical experience.
• Air-conditioning/ refrigeration and chiller experience.
• Working on cooling towers and circulation pumps.
• Heat exchangers Plate and shell and tube.
• Copper to copper soldering pipe systems and general refrigeration maintenance and installation experience
• Ability to assist at other sites when required

Closing Date

• 2025/06/8