REFRIGERATION SHIFT OPERATOR
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026.
REFRIGERATION SHIFT OPERATOR
Sea Harvest is a proudly South African integrated fishing and food processing company, delivering quality seafood and food products to local and international markets. We are committed to sustainability, innovation and the development of our people.
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced REFRIGERATOR SHIFT OPERATOR to join our team.
DEPARTMENT
ASSET CARE
SITE / LOCATION
SALDANHA
REPORTING TO
REFRIGERATION FORMAN
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
FIXED TERM(12 Months)
CLOSING DATE
25 SEPTEMBER 2026
ROLE OVERVIEW:
To operate and monitor all refrigeration plants and equipment on site
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
START-UP & MAINTENANCE CHECKS
- Start plant and match to demand-record parameters
- Ensure that all refrigeration requirements are met
- Monitor and record operational data on all refrigeration plants and equipment
- Assistance to Artisans and covering of site .
HEALTH,SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
- Statutory & Competence Compliance - Operates within MHI,PER,HCAR and SANS 10147 requirements.
- Plant inspection & Monitoring - Completes shift-start checks on pressures, oil levels, valves and leak/gas detection indicators, logs all reading accurately
- Leak, pressure & incident response - Report and escalate any Ammonia leak, abnormal pressure/temperature or unusual behaviour. Execute the sites ammonia emergency procedure
- Safe work practices - Applies the correct Log Out, Tag Out and Try Out procedure before isolation/maintenance handover. Wear ammonia rated protective clothing at all a times
- Health surveillance & exposure awareness- Attends scheduled occupational health checks(eg. Spirometry. Reports exposure symptoms immediately.
- Environmental protection - Reporting on any ammonia release .Correctly handles refrigeration top-ups and oil to prevent environmental contamination.
- Documentation Continues readiness - Maintain accurate shift/plant logbooks ,report near-misses via the Safety Health and Environmental system, stay current on emergency drills and refresher training
CHECKS &HOUSEKEEPING
- Clean plantroom, workshops, ice plants and condenser lofts
- Keep plant clean and tidy
- Check and record oil and ammonia liquid levels
- Check all chiller and freezer rooms performance and record data
- Check ice plant, level ice and supply to vessel as required
- Set and adjust slurry level for Fresh Fish Distribution usage
- Check fresh and salt water supply systems, including heat exchangers and record data
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12
- Trade hand/ semiskilled with refrigeration knowledge
- Ammonia Category A will be advantageous
- N1 Refrigeration trade theory will be advantageous
- Experience in a refrigeration plant
- General experience in general trades e.g.(welding, fitting, electrical)
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- Strong conflict management skills .
- Good planning and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Show initiative in understanding the decision-making process
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply via the Sea Harvest Recruitment Portal by the closing date. ([email protected])
Please submit a detailed CV and supporting documentation.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.