Cold Room Technician (Ammonia Plant)

Overview

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ammonia refrigeration plant, compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices and controls to maintain required temperatures and system performance.
• Carry out routine and preventive maintenance tasks including lubrication, filter changes, valve adjustments, belt replacements and cleaning of heat‑exchange surfaces.
• Inspect cold rooms, door seals, insulation, defrost systems, alarms and monitoring sensors; report and remedy defects to ensure product integrity and energy efficiency.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and decommissioning activities for refrigeration equipment under the supervision of senior technicians or engineers.
• Participate in planned shutdowns and preventative maintenance programmes, coordinating with operations and quality teams to minimize production impact.
• Scope of Role
• Work across one or more ammonia cold room installations within the site, supporting shift patterns including nights, weekends and on‑call duties as required.
• Collaborate with maintenance engineers, operations, safety and quality teams to deliver safe and compliant plant operation and maintenance.
• Provide technical input to minor project works, spare parts planning and stock control to support plant availability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years’ practical experience working on industrial refrigeration systems, preferably ammonia plants or low‑temperature applications.
• Competence in ammonia handling and refrigeration practices, including knowledge of vapour compression cycles, pressure‑temperature relationships and system controls.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to complete clear maintenance records and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Location

Dubai - UAE