Refrigeration Technician

at Yalelo Uganda
Location Jinja, Uganda
Date Posted October 9, 2025
Category Engineering
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

JOB OVERVIEW:

Coordinate and execute installation, repairs, troubleshoot, inspection, and always perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems and equipment.

KEY DUTIES:

    • Carry out routine preventive maintenance checks on air conditioners and chillers.
    • Plan installation of the air conditioning units.
    • Prepare daily activity reports for submission to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Supervisor
    • Diagnose malfunctions and report to the Electrical Supervisor to arrange for corrective maintenance
    • Provide new installation service, repairing the existing ones and replacing the tempered parts of Refrigeration and Air conditioning units.
    • Clean the parts like coil, drain lines, cooling towers, condensation pans and other essential parts to ensure that unit operates properly at all times.
    • Make requisitions for parts and necessary equipment for the purpose of inventory maintenance to ensure the availability of required items and tools to complete the necessary installation and repair work.
    • Ensure work is completed efficiently & timely in order maximize utilization of refrigeration plant and equipment
    • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as maintaining housekeeping standards
    • Support the Installation and commissioning of new systems and equipment
    • Support the upgrade of refrigeration systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards
    • Adhere to change relevant Management procedures and work instructions as well as complying with maintenance best practices
    • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as practicing and maintaining housekeeping standards
    • Carryout maintenance on refrigeration equipment as per instruction/job plan to reduce on return jobs
    • Maintain strong & effective working relationships within team and cross-functionally
    • Participate in problem solving
    • Any other duties assigned by the Mechanical Supervisor / Mechanical Technician.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

  • National / Ordinary Diploma in Refrigeration / Mechanical Engineering.
  • At least 2 years’ experience with refrigeration systems in FMCG Manufacturing Environment
  • Strong computer knowledge, Fiix or CMMS, Microsoft Office. Problem solving methods and tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Risk Analysis (FMEA)
  • Must be good at application of creativity and innovative skills in managing projects
  • Possess strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical and troubleshooting skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent personnel management skills
  • Ability to handle multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced working environment
  • Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent team player and has the ability to manage time in an efficient manner
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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