Hyreus is currently recruiting experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineers for a range of opportunities across the UK and Ireland. These positions are available across a variety of industrial and process environments, involving the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and repair of large-scale refrigeration systems and associated plant.
The opportunities are suited to technically strong engineers with experience working on industrial refrigeration systems who can operate independently, troubleshoot complex systems and maintain high standards of safety, reliability and workmanship.
Responsibilities
Install, commission, service and maintain industrial refrigeration systems and associated plant.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown work.
Diagnose and resolve complex refrigeration, mechanical, electrical and control-system faults.
Work on large-scale industrial refrigeration equipment, including ammonia and/or HFC/HFO-based systems, chillers, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps and associated plant.
Carry out system inspections, performance testing, fault diagnosis and commissioning activities.
Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak detection and system adjustments in accordance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and operational performance.
Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records, job sheets and technical documentation.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant UK and Irish legislation, site procedures, manufacturer requirements and health and safety standards.
Liaise professionally with customers, site teams, contractors and other engineering disciplines.
Provide technical support and guidance during breakdowns, maintenance activities and system upgrades.
Support installation and commissioning projects where required.
Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicles to appropriate standards.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience as an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer, Refrigeration Engineer, Refrigeration Technician or similar.
Strong practical experience working with industrial refrigeration systems and associated plant.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration and/or other industrial refrigerants would be highly advantageous.
Strong knowledge of compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, controls and refrigeration systems.
Experience in planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdowns, commissioning and fault-finding.
Relevant technical qualification, apprenticeship or significant industry experience in refrigeration, mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
Appropriate refrigerant handling/F-Gas certification where applicable.
Good understanding of refrigeration controls, electrical systems and mechanical equipment.
Strong understanding of health and safety requirements, particularly within industrial and process environments.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs and equipment documentation.
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to complex system faults.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with customers and site teams.
Professional approach with a strong focus on safety, reliability and quality.
Willingness to participate in on-call and emergency response arrangements where required.