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

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

Accountability

1. Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles and components.
2. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues independently.
3. Experience with various refrigerants (R22, R410A, R134a, R407C, R404A, etc.).
4. Familiarity with chillers, cold rooms, walk-in freezers, and refrigerated display units.
5. Good communication and reporting skills.
6. Basic English reading and writing proficiency.
7. 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.,