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Refrigeration Technician

We are seeking an experienced Refrigeration Troubleshooting Technician who is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining all types of refrigeration systems, including cold rooms, walk-in freezers, chillers, display cabinets, and other commercial/industrial refrigeration equipment. The role requires hands-on expertise in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control issues to ensure optimal system performance and energy efficiency, ensuring smooth operations, and minimizing equipment downtime, including both preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and guide a team of refrigeration technicians in day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and repairs.
  • Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for all refrigeration systems, including walk-in chillers, freezers, dairy chillers, bottle coolers, and ice machines.
  • Diagnose complex technical issues and provide solutions for breakdowns and performance-related problems.
  • Maintain accurate records of spare parts inventory, coordinate procurement needs, and ensure critical spares are always available.
  • Perform diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration systems and components (compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, controls, etc.).
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of refrigeration units in accordance with service schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
  • Check refrigerant levels, pressure readings, superheat/subcooling, and identify gas leaks using appropriate tools.
  • Carry out system evacuation, charging, and performance testing to ensure correct operation.
  • Inspect and calibrate temperature and pressure controls.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits, thermostats, contactors, and relays associated with refrigeration systems.
  • Maintain detailed service reports and log sheets for each assigned unit.
  • Ensure proper recovery and handling of refrigerants as per environmental and safety regulations.
  • Assist in commissioning new refrigeration systems and testing their performance.
  • Coordinate with supervisors and clients for service feedback and recommendations.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to company policies, safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.
  • Support junior technicians during troubleshooting and maintenance works.
  • Participate in on-call and emergency service schedules as required.
  • Keep updated on the latest refrigeration technologies and service tools.
  • Adhere to the company’s IMS, Quality, and HSE policies at all times.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or operations manager.
  • Any other duties & responsibilities are assigned by the reporting Engineer/Manager.

Accountability

  • Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles and components.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues independently.
  • Experience with various refrigerants (R22, R410A, R134a, R407C, R404A, etc.).
  • Familiarity with chillers, cold rooms, walk-in freezers, and refrigerated display units.
  • Good communication and reporting skills.
  • Basic English reading and writing proficiency.
  • Physically fit to work in cold and outdoor environments.

Qualification/Technical Skills:

Educational Qualification: Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience: Minimum 5 – 8 years of hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing refrigeration systems, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role.

Specialized Trainings:

  • Strong technical knowledge of walk-in chillers, dairy chillers, bottle freezers, ice cube machines, and related systems.
  • Expertise in refrigerant handling, recovery, and system evacuation.
  • Ability to read and interpret refrigeration schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.
  • Skilled in using diagnostic tools such as gauges, leak detectors, and multimeters.
  • Good understanding of electrical and mechanical aspects of refrigeration systems.
  • Basic computer literacy for documentation and reporting.
  • Certification in refrigerant handling (F-gas or equivalent).
  • Experience with PLC-based electronic control systems.
  • Ability to work independently and handle on-call service requirements.

Area of Experience: Refrigeration Trouble Shooting, Corrective & Prevntive Maintenace, knoeledge of Ref. Spare Parts etc.,

Job Category: Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Company: Almuftah Contracting - Civil
Location: Qatar

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