Refrigeration Technical Officer at ColdHubs Limited

REQUIREMENTS

• 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.