Refrigeration Technician at Kinangop Dairy Limited

KEY SIGNIFICANCE OF POSITION

The Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and continuous availability of refrigeration, air conditioning and utility systems essential for dairy processing operations.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Install, inspect, maintain and repair refrigeration, air conditioning and cooling systems.
• Carry out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating parameters to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Diagnose equipment faults and perform timely repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections and equipment condition monitoring while identifying maintenance requirements.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Service chillers, cold rooms, ice banks, water cooling systems and associated plant utilities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and equipment service reports.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) requirements.
• Support maintenance shutdowns, emergency breakdowns and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Supervise contractors to ensure quality maintenance work.
• Assist in planning equipment installations, upgrades and modifications.
• Participate in on-call maintenance support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

• Trade Test in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning with an Ordinary Diploma and at least five (5) years’ experience in manufacturing; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least one (1) year relevant experience.
• Experience in refrigeration, HVAC systems and industrial utilities.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Computer proficiency (MS Excel and MS Word).
• Experience in dairy or food processing is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, laser alignment and balancing is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.