HVAC Technician – Electrical – Cape Town

SUMMARY:
HVAC Technician – Electrical – Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Job profile:

Company is seeking a highly skilled Refrigeration Technician with extensive experience in HVAC and refrigeration systems.

The role involves installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of VRV/VRF systems, DX air conditioning units, air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, evaporative cooling systems, humidifiers, and de-humidifiers.

The successful candidate must also have strong electrical experience for wiring, connections, and commissioning of systems while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Minimum requirements:

• N6 qualification with Trade Test in Refrigeration, HVAC or Electrical systems preferred.
• Valid refrigeration technician license (advantage).
• Electrical certification (advantage).
• HIRA and Legal Liability certification (compulsory).
• Minimum 8 years post trade test experience working with VRV/VRF systems, DX AC units, DX air handling units, evaporative cooling systems, humidifiers, chillers and de-humidifiers.
• Salary offer: R25K
• Proficiency in piping installation, brazing, flaring and insulation.
• Experience installing cable trays and cable trunking.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC systems and electrical wiring.
• Proficient in diagnostic tools, hand tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to read drawings, technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team | Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends if required.
• Install, commission, maintain and repair VRV/VRF systems, DX AC units (single, multiple, split, cassette, under-ceiling types).
• Work on DX air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, evaporative cooling systems, humidifiers and de-humidifiers.
• Perform wiring, electrical connections and commissioning of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Execute piping installation, brazing, flaring and insulation to high quality standards.
• Install cable trays, trunking and related accessories.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues and implement effective solutions.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics and technical manuals.
• Conduct routine maintenance for efficient and safe system operation.
• Perform system testing and inspections after installations or repairs.
• Maintain detailed service and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers and project managers.
• Stay updated with HVAC, refrigeration and electrical industry advancements.

General Competencies:

• Proficiency in piping installation, brazing, flaring and insulation.
• Experience installing cable trays and cable trunking.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC systems and electrical wiring.
• Proficient in diagnostic tools, hand tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to read drawings, technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team | Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends if required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, commission, maintain and repair VRV/VRF systems, DX AC units (single, multiple, split, cassette, under-ceiling types).
• Work on DX air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, evaporative cooling systems, humidifiers and de-humidifiers.
• Perform wiring, electrical connections and commissioning of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Execute piping installation, brazing, flaring and insulation to high quality standards.
• Install cable trays, trunking and related accessories.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues and implement effective solutions.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics and technical manuals.
• Conduct routine maintenance for efficient and safe system operation.
• Perform system testing and inspections after installations or repairs.
• Maintain detailed service and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers and project managers.
• Stay updated with HVAC, refrigeration and electrical industry advancements.