Refrigeration Technician

Hexkoel (Pty) Ltd, situated in the beautiful Hex River Valley (De Doorns), is a well-established fruit cooling enterprise – one of the largest of its kind internationally. The company requires the services of an experienced technical shift coordinator who will take responsibility for the planning, execution, co-ordination, and supervision of efficient shift related operations. The successful incumbent will be required to execute his/her duties while maintaining high levels of service, resource optimisation, and fruit quality against the background of company and industry related standards and regulations. The successful candidate will report to the Technical Manager and will be responsible for the following:Co-ordination of own shift and supervision, pro-active prioritisation and identification of possible problem areas and development of risk-mitigating plans to ensure that problems do not ariseOversight of shift related cold store activities by means of a hands-on approach, resource optimisation, procedural compliance, and technical know-how to ensure efficient and effective cold store operationsEnsure smooth shift hand-overs to the next shift by demonstrating good communication skills on all levelsEnsure that company, cold store and industry related standards, targets and regulations are maintained by demonstrating good management skillsTrouble shooting and solution finding to ensure outputs are met with the emphasis on detail, accuracy and responsible management principles and practicesPro-active situation analysis and decision making in accordance with the Technical Manager Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualificationProven cold store experience (preferably in the fruit industry)Ammonia refrigeration experienceWilling to work abnormal hours in season (shifts – morning, afternoon & night)Experience in managing employeesComputer skillsExcellent communication skillsDetail orientatedResults drivenHigh level of emotional intelligenceTechnical mindedOwn transport