RESPONSIBILITIES

? Manage and maintain test area and development.

? Process, interpret and prepare test date to compile test reports.

? Design and improve refrigeration systems and components.

? Ensure swift and efficient product qualification.

? Manage site testing and data logging programs.

? Manage and maintain test equipment.

? Lead new Research and Development projects.

? Assist with refrigeration design for new products.

? Do compressor, liquid line component and controller selections.

? Manage setup parameters of refrigeration products.

? Manage technical database for products.

? Liaise with consulting engineers and attend site meetings as required.

? Liaise with refrigeration contractors and provide appropriate technical solutions.

? Build strong relationships with contactor partners and provide technical support and training as required.

? Provide customer and on-site support as required to end user.

? Lead and manage certain project warranty processes and supplier warranty claims.

? Provide technical support.

? Develop technical specifications documentation.

? Provide technical assistance to Spares department.

? Design new optimized versions of products in the existing product portfolio for continuous product improvement.

? Assist management by providing technical solutions and quotations as required.

? Prepare engineering instructions, technical manuals, and laboratory tests.

? Supervise commissioning of new control systems on display cabinets.

? Source cost efficient components and materials.

? Requisition special bought out components that are not in stock.

? Assist with Engineering change procedures.

? Assist with Engineering Instructions

EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

• NQF6 Level in refrigeration technician qualification or NDipl. in mechanical engineering
• Computer literate, especially MS Excel
• Assertive, detailed, and able to motivate and lead others.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience and strong fault-finding skills
• Work experience on commercial refrigeration through a reputable service and installation company.

• Valid SAQCC Authorized practitioner’s card (Category C-Inspector)
• Preferably 2-years’ experience in CO2 Transcritical system installation, commissioning, and maintenance

• Experience in design and application of refrigeration systems.
• Must be willing to travel often.
• Assertive, proactive and the desire to add value in a progressive organization.
• Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team.