Air Conditioning Technician
Kurmuk Gold Mine PLC · Kurmuk Woreda, Benishangul-Gumuz · Apply by 2026-11-08
The Air Conditioning Technician maintains and repairs climate control systems on heavy mining machinery and site facilities at a gold mine project.
Requirements
- Knowledge of HVAC-R systems in fixed infrastructure and heavy mobile equipment
- Ability to use pressure gauges and electronic diagnostic tools
- Experience in refrigerant recovery and charging procedures
- Competency in low-voltage electrical circuit diagnosis
- Ability to work a 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster
- Willingness to work at a remote project site
Duties
- Service and repair HVAC-R systems in offices, substations, and camp facilities
- Inspect and overhaul AC systems in dump trucks, excavators, and dozers
- Identify mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment
- Replace defective compressors, evaporators, and electronic control modules
- Perform leak detection and repair using UV dyes and nitrogen testing
- Flush contaminated refrigerant lines and restore systems
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and filter replacements
- Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns in the open-pit mine
- Document labor hours and spare parts used in the CMMS
- Monitor stock levels of refrigerants and maintenance materials
Skills: HVAC-R Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis, Refrigerant Recovery, Leak Detection, Electrical Wiring, Component Replacement, Preventive Maintenance, CMMS
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