(AFG-KANDAHAR) Refrigeration Mechanic

Job*Summary*

The Refrigeration Mechanic performs maintenance, service, and repairs on Commercial Refrigeration Container Units and Split Systems utilizing knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical principles.

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain, service, troubleshoot, repair, and properly charge Container Refrigeration systems according to manufacturer specifications


• Identify, adjust, repair, or replace defective mechanical, electrical, and electronic components


• Remove, replace, and properly dispose of system refrigerants, compressor, oil, filter, and dryer


• Estimate and order materials and supplies needed


• Complete maintenance and repair records


• Lead and advise Helpers


• Maintain and account for all tools, parts, equipment, and instruments assigned


• Maintain a clean and safe work area


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of how to maintain, repair, and install Container Refrigeration equipment and use gauges and instruments to observe and test Refrigeration systems


• Knowledgeable and skilled in safe operation of power tools, hand tools, oxygen, and acetylene equipment employed in maintenance and repair, including use of volt meter, amp meter, refrigerant charging gauges, vacuum analyzer, vacuum pump, and refrigerant reclaim equipment


• Able to read and interpret documents such as electrical and refrigeration schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manual


• Skilled in properly analyzing and adjusting thermostat, expansion valve, fan cycling control, hot gas and electric defrost controls


• Able to reclaim refrigerant, cut, bend, braze, solder, and connect pipe to functional components on refrigeration system

Experience & Education

• Minimum three (3) years refrigeration maintenance and repair experience to include Container Refrigeration units, Semi-Hermetic and Open/Belt Driven Compressors


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification or Verifiable Host Country Certification and/or license in Freon Recovery/Recycling


• Prefer Thermo King or Carrier Container experience

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable


• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions


• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Travel

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS-KANDAHAR

Job Posting: Jun 3, 2016, 5:06:45 PM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: BLUFNA1601974

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