Refrigeration Technician at Kinangop Dairy Limited

by Kinangop Dairy Limited (KDL)

in Engineering
Full Time
Nyandarua, KENYA
2026-07-28

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    2026-07-28
  • Location
    Nyandarua, KENYA
  • Expiration date
    2026-09-26
  • Experience
    5+ Years
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree

Job Description

KEY SIGNIFICANCE OF POSITION

The Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and continuous availability of refrigeration, air conditioning and utility systems essential for dairy processing operations.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Install, inspect, maintain and repair refrigeration, air conditioning and cooling systems.
  • Carry out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
  • Monitor equipment performance and operating parameters to ensure optimum efficiency.
  • Diagnose equipment faults and perform timely repairs to minimise production downtime.
  • Conduct routine inspections and equipment condition monitoring while identifying maintenance requirements.
  • Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
  • Service chillers, cold rooms, ice banks, water cooling systems and associated plant utilities.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and equipment service reports.
  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) requirements.
  • Support maintenance shutdowns, emergency breakdowns and scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Supervise contractors to ensure quality maintenance work.
  • Assist in planning equipment installations, upgrades and modifications.
  • Participate in on-call maintenance support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

  • Trade Test in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning with an Ordinary Diploma and at least five (5) years’ experience in manufacturing; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least one (1) year relevant experience.
  • Experience in refrigeration, HVAC systems and industrial utilities.
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
  • Computer proficiency (MS Excel and MS Word).
  • Experience in dairy or food processing is an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of vibration analysis, laser alignment and balancing is an added advantage.
  • Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.

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