What you will do
The Industrial Refrigeration Service & Commissioning Specialist supports the iREF Middle East and Africa projects team by assisting with testing and commesioning acitivities and service
- Including but are not limited to: reviewing PID SLD and MCC Drawings and documentation provided by supplier or internal design team conducting site survey participating in technical meeting with customer or consultant and explain testing strategy
- Conduct service and maintenance activities on IR Ammonia single and double stage systems adhering to operational philosophies.
- Commission service and troubleshoot refrigeration systems and gas compressor units with a preference for experience with Sabroe Gram and Frick units.
- Perform testing commissioning and service on Danfoss valves and control systems commonly used in JCI industrial refrigeration systems.
- Overhaul reciprocating screw compressors preferably with experience on SABROE GRAM Frick and YORK compressors.
- Possess refrigeration knowledge and experience in controls and instrumentation including an understanding of relay-based controls PLCs DCS systems and compressor unit controllers such as Unisab Gramatic and Quantum.
- Familiarity with process cooling equipment commonly used in petrochemical industries including systems utilizing propane Propylene and R134a refrigerants.
- Maintain a basic understanding of the hazards associated with ammonia propane and H2S gases.
- Handle report and communicate effectively with food and beverage and PRS customers.
- Installation Oversight: Supervise and coordinate the installation process of refrigeration equipment to ensure it aligns with design specifications and quality standards.
- Pre-Commissioning Checks: Conduct thorough inspections of the installed systems to confirm that all components (compressors condensers evaporators etc.) are properly installed and free from defects.
- System Testing: Perform performance testing of refrigeration systems including checking for leaks verifying capacity and ensuring operational parameters are met under various conditions.
Calibration: Adjust and calibrate control systems sensors and instrumentation to ensure accurate monitoring and effective system control. - Operational Training: Provide training to operational personnel on the safe and efficient operation of the refrigeration systems ensuring they understand maintenance procedures and emergency protocols.
Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation including test results commissioning reports and as-built drawings to facilitate future maintenance and troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any issues or inefficiencies during the commissioning phase working closely with other engineers and technicians to implement solutions. - Safety Compliance: Ensure that all systems are compliant with safety regulations and industry standards such as ASHRAE and EPA guidelines pertaining to refrigerants and safety protocols.
- Performance Optimization: Analyze system performance data post-commissioning and recommend improvements or adjustments to enhance energy efficiency and operational reliability.
How you will do it
The industrial refrigeration commissioning & service specialist can effectively execute his/her responsibilities by:
- Documentation Analysis: Review design documents such as specifications schematics and layouts meticulously to confirm that necessary factors such as thermal load calculations and refrigeration cycle designs are incorporated.
- Coordination Meetings: Organize and participate in design review meetings with stakeholders to address potential issues and clarify design intentions ensuring all parties are on the same page.
- Integration Checks: Ensure that the refrigeration system integrates well with other systems (HVAC electrical plumbing) within the facility verifying flow paths and controls.
- On-Site Supervision: Actively supervise the installation team providing guidance on best practices and ensuring that the installation capabilities meet specified protocols.
- Acceptance Testing: Inspect and sign off on the completion of each installation phase ensuring standards are met before moving on to subsequent steps.
- Coordination with Other Trades: Work closely with electrical mechanical and plumbing teams to ensure timely and efficient collaboration without hindering progress.
- Initial System Inspections: Conduct a full walk-through of the installed equipment checking alignment installation quality and compliance to design.
- Checklists and Protocols: Develop specific checklists tailored to the project to ensure no critical components or steps are overlooked.
- Documentation of Findings: Record any issues discrepancies or non-compliance findings ensuring these are communicated and rectified before proceeding.
- Dry Runs and Pressure Tests: Conduct dry runs of the system testing for integrity under varying pressures to ensure no leaks exist before charging the system with refrigerants.
- Load Testing: Simulate typical operational loads to assess the systems performance and check that it meets the required capacity.
- Emergency Procedures Testing: Test emergency shutdown procedures and safety locks to ensure compliance and operational preparedness.
- Precision Instruments Setup: Utilize advanced precision measuring tools such as thermocouples pressure gauges and flow meters to gather baseline operational data.
- Control Calibration Processes: Implement structured processes for temperature and pressure set-point calibrations to ensure controls work accurately throughout system operation.
- Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor system performance post-calibration to identify any fluctuations or anomalies.
- Customized Training Modules: Develop and implement training programs tailored to the specific refrigeration system and its components to enhance operator understanding.
- Safety Drills: Conduct regular drills to practice emergency response scenarios ensuring that all personnel are prepared for potential issues.
- User Manuals and Resources: Create easily accessible user manuals troubleshooting guides and service schedules that operators can reference for day-to-day operations.
- Comprehensive Commissioning Files: Create a commissioning file that contains all relevant documentation including installation photos specifications calibration records and performance test results.
- Updates to Technical Documentation: Ensure all changes throughout the commissioning process are reflected in updated technical documents and drawings.
- Format Standardization: Follow company standards for naming conventions formats and documentation processes to ensure consistency and ease of understanding.
- Structured Problem Solving: Employ systematic troubleshooting methodologies such as the 5 Whys or fishbone diagrams to identify and resolve root causes of detected issues.
- Data Recording and Trend Analysis: Maintain logs of system performance and historical data to analyze trends over time aiding in predictive maintenance initiatives and future troubleshooting efforts.
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with design engineers and technicians to address complex issues requiring interdisciplinary expertise.
- Regulatory Alignment: Keep informed about current refrigeration regulations (e.g. EPA OSHA local codes) and ensure all activities comply with the latest standards.
- Safety Guidelines Development: Create safety guidelines specific to the refrigeration systems in place emphasizing proper refrigerant handling and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage.
- Accident Reporting Protocols: Establish protocols for reporting accidents or near misses fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the team.
- Energy Efficiency Audits: Evaluate energy consumption data to identify opportunities for improvements in system efficiency or retrofitting options.
- Post-Commissioning Review: Conduct a post-commissioning review meeting with stakeholders to discuss performance outcomes discrepancies from expected results and areas for potential optimization.
- Feedback Integration: Develop a system for collecting ongoing feedback from operators regarding system performance and incorporate that feedback into future commissioning and design processes.
What we look for
- Hold a diploma or degree in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
- Have a minimum of 6 to 8 years of hands-on field service experience.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- UAE driving license is mandatory.