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We are committed to sustainability, innovation and the development of our people.\nAn exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced REFRIGERATOR SHIFT OPERATOR to join our team.\nDEPARTMENT\nASSET CARE\nSITE / LOCATION\nSALDANHA\nREPORTING TO\nREFRIGERATION FORMAN\nEMPLOYMENT TYPE\nFIXED TERM(12 Months)\nCLOSING DATE\n25 SEPTEMBER 2026\nROLE OVERVIEW:\nTo operate and monitor all refrigeration plants and equipment on site\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:\nSTART-UP & MAINTENANCE CHECKS\nStart plant and match to demand-record parameters\nEnsure that all refrigeration requirements are met\nMonitor and record operational data on all refrigeration plants and equipment\nAssistance to Artisans and covering of site .\nHEALTH,SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT\nStatutory & Competence Compliance - Operates within MHI,PER,HCAR and SANS 10147 requirements.\nPlant inspection & Monitoring - Completes shift-start checks on pressures, oil levels, valves and leak/gas detection indicators, logs all reading accurately\nLeak, pressure & incident response - Report and escalate any Ammonia leak, abnormal pressure/temperature or unusual behaviour. Execute the sites ammonia emergency procedure\nSafe 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\n Health surveillance & exposure awareness- Attends scheduled occupational health checks(eg. Spirometry. Reports exposure symptoms immediately.\nEnvironmental protection - Reporting on any ammonia release .Correctly handles refrigeration top-ups and oil to prevent environmental contamination.\nDocumentation 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\nCHECKS &HOUSEKEEPING\nClean plantroom, workshops, ice plants and condenser lofts\nKeep plant clean and tidy\nCheck and record oil and ammonia liquid levels\nCheck all chiller and freezer rooms performance and record data\nCheck ice plant, level ice and supply to vessel as required\nSet and adjust slurry level for Fresh Fish Distribution usage\nCheck fresh and salt water supply systems, including heat exchangers and record data\nQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:\nGrade 12\nTrade hand/ semiskilled with refrigeration knowledge\nAmmonia Category A will be advantageous\nN1 Refrigeration trade theory will be advantageous\nExperience in a refrigeration plant\nGeneral experience in general trades e.g.(welding, fitting, electrical)\nKEY COMPETENCIES:\nStrong problem-solving and organisational skills\nStrong conflict management skills .\nGood planning and decision-making skills\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\nShow initiative in understanding the decision-making process\nInterested and qualified candidates are invited to apply via the Sea Harvest Recruitment Portal by the closing date. 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