Chiller Technician
Install and maintain refrigeration systems and air-conditioning units.
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- What's it like to be a Chiller Technician?
- How to become a Chiller Technician
- Latest Chiller Technician jobs
- Top skills and experience for Chiller Technicians
- Chiller Technician role reviews
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.
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
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.
- Complete your high school certificate. Completing subjects like chemistry, physics and other physical sciences may be beneficial.
- Complete a Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32220) as part of an apprenticeship.
- 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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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Chiller Technician employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Refrigeration
Air Conditioning Systems Maintenance
Restricted Electrical Licence
Air Conditioning
Installation
Refrigerant Handling Licence
Construction Induction White Card
Qbcc Licence
Height Safety Ticket
Commissioning
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Latest Chiller Technician reviews
Mar 2021
Chiller technician is a tough job but I wouldn’t do anything else
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationChiller technician
The good thingsBeing 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 challengesUnderstanding 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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Oct 2024
Everything is heavy
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Electrotechnology
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationTrades & Services
The good thingsGetting to work on the some of the biggest equipment available.
The challengesSometimes it can be back-breaking during repairs.
Heavy tools, heavy equipment. Plant rooms up stairs.
You dont see many old chiller techs, theres a reason.
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