Reefer Technician

About the Role

FNRCO is seeking a Reefer Technician to join their team in Makkah, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience and focuses on the inspection, maintenance, and repair of refrigerated containers to ensure their optimal operational status.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect refrigerated containers during receiving, yard storage, and operational periods.
• Connect and disconnect reefer containers to/from the terminal power supply as per operating procedures.
• Monitor reefer temperature, set point, return-air temperature, supply-air temperature, alarms, and operating status.
• Identify and respond to reefer alarms, temperature deviations, power failures, and equipment faults.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, electronic, and control-system problems.
• Diagnose faults involving compressors, condenser/evaporator fans, sensors, controllers, contactors, relays, evaporators, condensers, and power-supply systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on reefer units.
• Check refrigerant pressure and identify possible refrigerant leakage.
• Carry out electrical testing and component replacement as required.
• Verify reefer performance after repair before returning the unit to operational status.
• Record reefer inspection results, alarms, repairs, parts replaced, and unit status.
• Coordinate with reefer operations and yard personnel regarding container availability and access.
• Prioritize critical reefer faults involving temperature-sensitive cargo and immediately escalate unresolved issues.
• Maintain reefer maintenance tools, test equipment, and spare parts.
• Follow refrigerant-handling, electrical isolation, environmental, PPE, and terminal HSE procedures.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this position should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in reefer maintenance and repair. A strong understanding of refrigeration, electrical, and control systems is essential for effective troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Work Environment and Practices

The role involves working in a dynamic environment, requiring adherence to strict safety and operational protocols. The Reefer Technician will be responsible for maintaining tools and equipment, and for ensuring all work is conducted in compliance with environmental, PPE, and terminal HSE procedures.

Location

This full-time position is based in the Makkah region, with operational duties in both Jeddah and Makkah.

Application Process

FNRCO offers a competitive opportunity for qualified professionals. Salary details will be disclosed during the interview process.