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Functional Area Components
Preventative Maintenance, Repairs and installation
- Maintain central plants (chillers, pumps, towers & controls)
- Maintain DX plants (package units, RACS, splits)
- Maintain VRV systems and electrical panels
- Maintain and troubleshoot building management system
- Supervise junior staff
- Liaise with customers on a daily basis
- Work unplanned hours in case of an emergency to ensure business continuity
- Perform any other duties as delegated by Management
- Carry out repairs on HVAC equipment as per client requests and in accordance with SLA and operational rules
- Ensure each planned maintenance job card has task sheet attached
- Ensure that all staff working on the job have appropriate PPE
- Ensure that risk assessment and LOTO procedure have been followed
- Ensure all tasks relevant to the planned maintenance are carried out satisfactorily, in accordance to legal requirements and OEM.
- Complete job card in full and obtain completion signatures
- Report any follow-up work and any safety related matters noticed.
- Complete plant logbook
HVAC Duties
- Train, develop and uplift junior staff through knowledge and skill transfer
- Ensure that all tools used are well maintained, and the correct tools are used for the relevant trade
- Maintain good house-keeping in areas of responsibility
- Give feedback to helpdesk at each critical phase of the repair job
- Demonstrate teamwork and readiness to assist fellow employees.
- Adhere to AFMS Policies, Protocols and Procedures
OHSA Compliance
- Ensure compliance to all Health and Safety Standards
- Implement Contractor Health and Safety Management system with staff and sub-contractors
Qualification Requirements and work-related experience
- Grade 12
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an HVAC technician, with extensive experience in managing complex systems in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
- Experience on Central Plant
- Nationally recognized HVAC Qualification (Post Trade Test / N3)
- Industrial refrigeration Trade Test
- SAQCC Gas License for handling refrigerants.
- Trade Test Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Red Seal non-negotiable)
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Minimum Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge and good understanding of applicable Health & Safety regulations and procedures
- HVAC Maintenance and procedures
- HVAC Equipment and machinery
- OHSA codes and Health and Safety Procedures
Skills
Planning and Organizing
- Systematically plans activities and projects for own team or department and anticipates potential difficulties
Applying Technical Expertise
- Demonstrates detailed knowledge and expertise in own area; Can answer technical queries from others; Shows some knowledge of related issues and subject areas
Analysing Skills
- Produces a number of workable solutions that meet the demands of the situation; Considers the practical issues relating to implementing the preferred solution
Deciding and Initiating Action
- Identifies urgent decisions which may involve difficult choices and risks for team or department; Acts upon them promptly, on the basis of incomplete information when necessary
Managing Performance:
- The ability to take responsibility for one’s own or one’s employees’ performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback
Relating and Networking
- Relates well to people at all levels, including staff, external contacts and partners, and facilitates others in doing the same
Following Instructions and Procedures
- Creates and fosters an organizational culture of appropriately following instructions and not unnecessarily challenging authority, leading by example
Additional Responsibilities and Skills
- Have the ability to take on additional responsibilities. Incorporate the current and additional clients into existing processes and make effective decisions at strategic, technical and operational levels as and when that may be required
- In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, components, and controls
- Proficient in diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems and components
- Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
- Proficiency with HVAC tools, equipment, and software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Key result areas
- Understand role of reporting to the business and client
- Understand interworking with various teams to ensure client financial compliances
- Understanding that feedback and communication is critical to success