Job Role – Cold Room TechnicianDepartment: Operations / Maintenance
Position: Cold Room Technician
Industry: Cold Storage & Refrigeration
Location: Nagpur Cold Storage – Unit 1 & Unit 2
1. Job ResponsibilitiesA. Refrigeration System Operations
- Operate and monitor refrigeration systems for frozen (-18°C to -25°C) and chiller (2°C to 8°C) chambers.
- Monitor compressors, condensers, evaporators, cooling towers and refrigeration pipelines.
- Maintain required temperature in all cold rooms.
- Monitor suction pressure, discharge pressure, oil pressure and refrigerant levels.
- Ensure proper functioning of defrost cycles and temperature controllers.
B. Preventive Maintenance
- Conduct daily inspection of refrigeration equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance of compressors, motors, pumps, fans and electrical panels.
- Check for refrigerant leakage, abnormal noise, vibration and overheating.
- Clean condenser and evaporator coils periodically.
- Maintain equipment maintenance schedules.
C. Breakdown & Troubleshooting
- Identify and attend refrigeration system breakdowns.
- Troubleshoot compressor, electrical, sensor and control panel issues.
- Ensure minimum downtime and uninterrupted cooling operations.
- Coordinate with external refrigeration engineers and service providers whenever required.
D. Temperature Monitoring
- Record chamber temperatures at regular intervals.
- Monitor temperature fluctuations and take corrective action.
- Ensure frozen and chiller products remain within prescribed temperature ranges.
- Immediately report any temperature deviations to management.
E. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain daily refrigeration operating logs.
- Record compressor running hours and electricity consumption.
- Maintain breakdown and preventive maintenance records.
- Report equipment performance and maintenance requirements.
- 2. Technical Skills RequiredKnowledge of industrial refrigeration systems.
- Experience with Freon-based refrigeration systems (R404A/R507 or similar).
- Knowledge of reciprocating and screw compressors.
- Understanding of electrical panels, motors, contactors and control systems.
- Knowledge of pressure gauges, temperature sensors and defrost systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot refrigeration breakdowns.
- 3. Additional ResponsibilitiesEnsure 24-hour refrigeration system availability through shift coordination.
- Follow electrical and refrigeration safety procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness in the plant room.
- Ensure standby compressors and backup equipment remain operational.
- Coordinate with warehouse operations to avoid temperature fluctuations during loading and unloading.
- 4. Candidate RequirementsITI / Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (preferred).
- 2–5 years of experience in industrial refrigeration or cold storage.
- Experience handling commercial or industrial refrigeration plants.
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts and attend emergency breakdowns.
1. 5. Performance Indicators (KPIs)Maintaining chamber temperatures within the prescribed range.
2. Minimum refrigeration breakdowns and downtime.
3. Timely completion of preventive maintenance.
4. Productive electricity consumption.
5. Proper maintenance of daily operating records.
6. Zero major safety incidents.