Maintenance Technician
Full Time
9 hours ago
Chongwe, Lusaka
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Maintenance Jobs in Chongwe Lusaka – Multiple Positions Available Hybrid Poultry Farm (Z) Ltd is seeking qualified candidates for key maintenance roles at its poultry processing (chicken abattoir) plant located in Chongwe, Lusaka, Zambia.
These maintenance jobs in Chongwe Lusaka offer full-time employment opportunities within the Engineering & Construction sector, focusing on maintaining and optimizing critical plant equipment to support reliable operations and food safety standards.
Senior Refrigeration Technician – Industrial Ammonia Systems The Senior Refrigeration Technician will oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the industrial ammonia (R717) refrigeration plant. This includes cold rooms, freezers, compressors, pumps, condensers, evaporators, controls, and associated systems.
The role requires ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing system performance, and mentoring local refrigeration technicians to build operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair the ammonia refrigeration plant and its components.
- Troubleshoot refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and control system faults to minimize downtime.
- Monitor operating parameters to enhance refrigeration system efficiency and reliability.
- Perform preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, root-cause analyses, and equipment testing.
- Ensure strict adherence to ammonia safety protocols, LOTO procedures, pressure equipment regulations, and emergency response plans.
- Maintain detailed refrigeration maintenance records and manage spare parts inventory.
- Coordinate inspections and collaborate with external contractors and regulatory authorities.
- Train and mentor local refrigeration technicians to improve skills and safety awareness.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Advanced Craft Certificate, Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, CAT C Refrigeration Technician, or related qualification.
- Minimum of 7 years’ industrial refrigeration experience, with at least 5 years on ammonia (R717) systems.
- Experience in food processing, poultry, cold storage, or industrial refrigeration environments.
- Strong knowledge of ammonia safety, pressure equipment regulations, emergency response, and LOTO procedures.
- Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
- Certification or formal training in Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.
Mechanical Fitter – Poultry Processing Plant The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment throughout the poultry processing facility. This role supports plant reliability, reduces downtime, and contributes to meeting production and food safety goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, assemble, align, and maintain equipment such as conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, chillers, and augers.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Assist refrigeration maintenance teams as required.
- Complete maintenance documentation, breakdown reports, and root-cause analyses.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to enhance plant performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior staff.
- Comply with all safety, hygiene, and food processing standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Trade Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Fitting, or related discipline.
- Experience maintaining industrial processing or manufacturing equipment.
- Good understanding of mechanical systems including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Physically fit with excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
Application Details for Maintenance Jobs in Chongwe Lusaka Interested candidates should clearly specify the position they are applying for in the email subject line: either Senior Refrigeration Technician or Mechanical Fitter.
Please do not attach certificates at this stage. Applications should be sent to [email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
