Chiller Technician

Install and maintain refrigeration systems and air-conditioning units.
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What's it like to be a Chiller Technician?

Chiller Technicians install, test, repair and maintain various types of refrigeration systems, large-scale equipment for food storage and preservation, and air-conditioning units. They may perform planned, on-the-spot, preventive and emergency maintenance on a variety of equipment.
Chiller Technician

Tasks and duties

  • Installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing air conditioners and refrigeration equipment.
  • Testing various types of units and electrical circuits to ensure they are fit for installation. 
  • Answering customer calls and troubleshooting common system problems. 
  • Attending call-outs.
  • Completing and submitting paperwork related to works undertaken.
  • Complying with safety and statutory policies and procedures.
  • Facilitating on-site training for apprentices as well as supervising work performed.
  • Providing quotes on new equipment.
  • Reading blueprints and equipment specifications.
  • Cutting or drilling holes in building structures. 
  • Connecting chiller systems to electrical, water and fuel sources.
  • Testing components and systems according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Cleaning and replacing air filters and other malfunctioning parts.

How to become a Chiller Technician


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A combination of a trade qualification and work experience is usually required to become a Chiller Technician. You will also need a current driver’s licence.

  1. Complete your high school certificate. Completing subjects like chemistry, physics and other physical sciences may be beneficial.
  2. Achieve professional certification, including a current Refrigerant Handling Licence, a current Restricted Electrical Licence and a Construction Induction Card (White Card).

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Latest Chiller Technician reviews

Latest review from 1 Chiller Technician surveyed on SEEK.

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Mar 2021
Chiller technician is a tough job but I wouldn’t do anything else
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
Specialisation
Chiller technician
The good things
Being a chiller technician you are always up for new challenges. Lots of basic maintenance work, but when there’s breakdowns and repair jobs it’s a good hands on experience. Depending on company you’r...
The challenges
Understanding how chillers operate and the whole set up due to size of the chiller and the screaming noise can be a challenge on its own especially when you first start. Other then that it’s not to ch...
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