Refrigeration Technician, Maintenance

Industrial water/air cooled Chillers and various AC units

Location: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site, Dublin 22

Competitive Salary plus Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent | 39 Hours weekly – Standard Day Hours Mon - Fri

Overview of the Role

We are currently recruiting a Utilities Refrigeration Technician to join a long-established, on-site utilities team supporting a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Dublin 22. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced refrigeration professional to work within a highly regulated, GMP-compliant environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs across site refrigeration systems, including industrial water- and air-cooled chillers and various AC units.

Core Experience

Preventive & corrective maintenance on:
Water-cooled chillers
Air-cooled chillers
Centrifugal & screw compressors
Large AC units / AHUs
Fault-finding on refrigeration systems and control panels
Experience with OEMs such as York, Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Sabroe
Comfortable working in plant rooms and critical utilities environments

Environment Experience

Pharmaceutical manufacturing (ideal)
Data centres
Food production facilities
Hospitals
Large industrial sites

Ideally, we are looking for;

Maintenance Experience with large-ton centrifugal/screw chillers
Strong preventative maintenance background
GMP or regulated environment exposure
Excellent documentation habits
Strong EHS culture
Ability to work independently on critical utilities

Key Responsibilities for this role

Execute planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Service, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial water-cooled and air-cooled chillers and associated AC systems.
Diagnose and resolve refrigeration system faults efficiently and safely.
Complete all site documentation before and after work tasks in line with SOPs and GMP requirements.
Liaise with third-party contractors during planned service activities.
Perform Risk Assessments for maintenance task steps and ensure documentation remains valid and current.
Update Maintenance Task Lists (MTLs) based on site needs and periodic reviews.
Participate in periodic reviews of EWI/SOP documentation to ensure continued compliance and relevance.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
Participate in ongoing training to meet site and industry requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Refrigeration F-GAS 2079 Certification (essential).
Relevant Trade Qualification in Refrigeration or a qualified Industrial Electrician who has transitioned into refrigeration.
Minimum NFQ Level 5 qualification.
2+ years’ experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of refrigeration equipment within a pharmaceutical (GMP) environment.
Proven experience servicing and maintaining:
Water-cooled chillers
Air-cooled chillers
AC units
Experience with large-tonnage centrifugal and screw chillers is a distinct advantage (training provided if required).
Experience working with major chiller manufacturers such as York, Sabroe, Trane, Carrier, or Daikin.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in standard computer applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on a high-profile pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
Exposure to large-scale industrial refrigeration systems.
Ongoing training and technical development.
Supportive team environment within a long-standing site contract.
Competitive Salary with benefits, a stable working environment and excellent career development opportunities

If you are a motivated refrigeration professional seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a regulated industrial environment, send your CV and a summary of your relevant experience to; [email protected]

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