job description - Refrigeration Technical Officer
5 – 7 years solid, practical, and working knowledge of refrigeration technology.
Manages ColdHubs refrigeration installations and operations across the region.
Reports/works directly with the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), ColdHubs Limited or his delegated staff.
Regular travels within Nigeria.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and trustworthy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lay out, construct, install all components, maintain and re-build polyurethane insulated cold room walls, fix and adjust doors, strip curtains and lighting system.
Install, commission, operate, maintain and re-build the refrigerating units of all solar powered walk-in cold rooms, ice block making machines and vaccine storage fridges and perform all electrical wirings.
Install data loggers and use the remote monitoring systems to monitor and report on performance of refrigerating units of all solar powered walk-in cold rooms, ice block making machines and vaccine storage fridges.
Undertake routine servicing and gas refills of refrigerating units of all solar powered walk-in cold rooms, ice block making machines and vaccine storage fridges.
Undertake routine cleaning of all polyurethane insulated cold room walls.
Work from engineered drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, handbooks, etc., to accomplish required work.
Visualize three-dimensional shapes from a two-dimensional views and understanding symbols, flag notes, and general notes.
Read and make control adjustments using such typical testing equipment as Freon leak tester, thermometer (wet and dry bulbs), sling psychrometer, monometer, velometer, hydrometer, humidistat, etc.
Keep records of maintenance and repair of all cold rooms walls, cold room refrigerating units, ice block making machines and vaccine storage fridges.
Read and interpret facilities/mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and/or schematics.
Keep inventory of critical spare parts, and ensure adequate material stocks.
Perform work only with safety materials, other PPE and maintain site/environmental health and safety at all time.
Prepare and maintain log books and keep records of all installation.
Writes and reviews reports, protocols, procedures, presentations and prepares same upon request of Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and other management staff.
Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO).
Reports to the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and any other assigned senior management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Refrigeration Technology, Technical Education, Air-conditioning Technology, HVAC Certification, or other relevant field.
Job experience: 5 - 7 years of solid, practical, and working knowledge of refrigeration technology.
· Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and another local language.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Strong braising and soldering skills.
Advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprint and compliance schematics.
Attention to Detail..
Excellent computer skills.
