BACKGROUND OF THE APPOINTMENT
This is a remote position/WFH + 70% travel as we look to strengthen our service function and team to ensure that we have the necessary efficiency to service breakdowns and perform preventative annual maintenance for all the reefers in the field and in the depots.
ORGANIZATIONAL PLACEMENT / REFERENCE CRITERIA
The Junior Reefer Technician will report to the Director of North American Operations, who is based out of Georgia. The role will be to work closely with our sales and service teams and will collaborate with some major key accounts across North America. The key focus will be in the West Coast + Gulf Region.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW
Highly motivated and meticulous Refrigeration Technician with at least 5 years’ experience working on refrigerated containers or technical skills. As a Refrigeration Technician you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing Thermo King MP4000 HVAC units both on site and off site, as required. This position requires a large amount of travel, depending of course on the customer’s need.
SPECIFIC WORK TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks and responsibilities within the role will include, but not be limited to:
→ Carry out activities including the planned and preventative maintenance, defect identification and repair on large scale marine refrigerated containers
→ Installation and commissioning
→ Survey and report documentation
→ Installation of refrigerated containers onsite for operation efficiently and reliably
→ Creating and maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring that risk assessments are completed
→ On-site services and updates for refrigerated fleet
REQUIREMENTS OF THE REEFER TECHNICIAN
→ Electrical fault-finding ability and experience of testing and commissioning
→ F-Gas Qualification
→ Level 2 / 3 in Air-Conditioning and refrigeration or equivalent
→ Competent in brazing refrigeration pipework
→ Mechanical aptitude and sound technician skills
→ At least 5 years previous experience in the refrigeration industry
→ Transport refrigeration knowledge preferable
→ An excellent approach to H&S requirements
→ Flexible to work outside normal business hours at times and overtime if required
→ IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft systems and the ability to produce reports
→ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
→ Adaptable to change and able to work under pressure, if needed
→ Possession of strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
→ Able to manage required commissioning and completion paperwork to a high standard
→ Often the first point of contact to represent the company in a professional manner
→ Attention to detail
→ Full driving license
→ 70-80% travel during peak season
GREATEST CHALLENGES / ATTRACTIONS OF THE JOB
The role offers a very interesting and challenging opportunity to become a significant part of a company which is on a tremendous growth journey. The role requires a highly motivated and determined person, who is excited by the opportunity to have a real long-term impact. To succeed in this role, it is vital that you are motivated by working in a complex, fast-moving international environment where you have daily interactions with people from different cultures and backgrounds. You will have strong, hands-on experience from a similar role and enjoy working in a role with the autonomy to get the work done. Traveling schedule is fluid, you may be required to travel up to 80% of the month depending on need.
PRACTICAL CONDITIONS REGARDING THE JOB
Workplace: The candidate will be working remotely and on-site at client facilities.
Travel activity: Regular travel required within the US to support the service function
Bonus: Annual bonus paid out each May & November.
Holidays: All federal holidays
PTO: 25 days PTO per years
Life Insurance: Optional
Health Insurance: 100% covered premiums for employee
Salary Date: Bi-weekly
Company Vehicle: To be determined
Salary review: Every year in May.
Company Equipment: Laptop / Mobile Phone
Hours of work: 40 hours per week 8am – 5pm
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid US passport?
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Preferred)
- Diesel engine repair: 3 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
