Chiller Technician – Installation, Maintenance & Repair

About the role

The Chiller Technician is responsible for ensuring that all cooling and refrigeration systems operate efficiently, safely, and in line with company standards. This role involves installing, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing chiller and related equipment to minimise downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair chiller systems, refrigeration units, and cooling equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and associated mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration issues.
• Monitor performance metrics such as pressures, temperatures, and refrigerant levels.
• Replace defective components including compressors, motors, valves, thermostats, sensors, and electrical parts.
• Conduct leak detection, refrigerant charging, and system testing.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and service logs.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability.

Required profile

• Graduate of a vocational, technical, or associate program in Refrigeration & Air‑Conditioning, HVAC, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
• TESDA NC II in Refrigeration and Air‑Conditioning Servicing is an advantage.
• At least 12 years of experience in chiller, refrigeration, or HVAC maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work shifting schedules, overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.

Required skills

• Chiller installation and maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• HVAC and refrigeration systems knowledge
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Reading electrical diagrams
• Reading mechanical diagrams
• Leak detection
• Refrigerant charging