Job Description

A love for the sea and passion for fishing are the driving forces behind I&J, a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. Almost 110 years old, I&J is the trusted name in seafood, operating a modern and efficient trawler fleet, and continually investing in the training and development of experienced fishing crews, committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision. I&J has achieved and maintained accreditation from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2004. I&J is a globally respected supplier of high quality, chilled and frozen Cape Hake and a leading producer of farmed Cape Abalone. It is also one of AVI's great South African brands. I&J is proudly South African and invests in, and empowers, the communities in which it operates.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Refrigeration Artisan at I&J, Primary Processing Site, Woodstock, Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all refrigeration equipment (Ammonia and other relevant gas systems), heating and ventilation air conditioning system (HVAC) equipment on-board the ships, the ice plant and I&J CTF facilities.Line Manager: Engineering ManagerJob Specification:
Key Performance Areas:

• Repairs and maintenance on ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Repairs and maintenance on refrigeration equipment other than ammonia.
• Repairs and maintenance on Spiral freezers as well as plate freezers.
• Repairs and maintenance on ice plant and slurry ice makers.
• Repairs and maintenance on minor electrical installations.
• Install parts such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, filters, switches, controls and gauges.
• Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
• Maintain related records concerning time, labour and materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports as required.
• Test non ammonia systems for leaks and then fill them with refrigerant according to relevant standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including, gas and electrically operated air-conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in an effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.

• 5 years' practical refrigeration experience with Ammonia gas

• Completed Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
• Refrigeration Trade Test
• Safe handling of Refrigerants - Category B (Ammonia Refrigeration Practitioner/ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Practitioner)

• Up to date knowledge of Ammonia refrigeration equipment
• Up to date knowledge of SANS 10147
• Own transport

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