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McCain It’s All Goodâ„¢ is our philosophy. As a food manufacturer, our business is driven by good people, making good food, from good ingredients – and the result is food that makes people feel good. But McCain It's all good â„¢ is not just about the food we make, it's about how we conduct… read more ourselves in every aspect of our business. From farmer and customer relationships to sustainable agricultural processes – we strive to make every element of our business good. The McCain It's all good â„¢ philosophy underpins everything we do. McCain Foods is a world-leading food company and one of the largest manufacturers of frozen potato specialties. We also produce other foods including pizza, appetizers, vegetables, oven meals and desserts and our products can be found in restaurants and supermarket freezers in more than 160 countries around the globe. A privately owned company headquartered in Canada, we generate annual sales of CDN$7 billion, employ 17,000 people globally and operate 41 production facilities on six continents. We also own The Day & Ross Transportation Group – based in Hartland, New Brunswick – one of the largest transportation companies in Canada. 6 Osborne Lane, Bedfordview, 2008, Gauteng, South Africa
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a Temporary (6 months) Refrigeration Technician to be based at the Springs site. The successful candidate will report to the Services Superintendent.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To install, maintain, and repair industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. This role is critical for ensuring the optimal performance of refrigeration equipment in compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration systems.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and associated control systems.
Monitor system performance and make necessary adjustments to maintain optimal operating conditions.
Detect and repair refrigerant leaks, and ensure proper documentation and compliance with SANS.
Respond promptly to refrigeration alarms or system failures.
Maintain logs and records of system readings, maintenance activities, and inspections.
Follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
Support and comply with HACCP, GMP, OSHA, and food safety requirements
Assist in training junior technicians or facility staff on refrigeration procedures and safety.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Certifications:
Grade 12, and Qualified Trade Test as Fitter, Millwright or Refrigeration Technician.
Experience:
Minimum of 2-4 years post trade test of experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems.
Strong knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems and control systems (e.g. Grasso, Mycoms, Vilters, Danfoss, Parker).
Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics.
Good troubleshooting and mechanical skills.
Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment including extreme temperatures and tight spaces.
Willingness to work Standby and weekend.
Must have own transport.
Apply via company website ( http://www.mccain.com ) or
careers.mccain.com