HVAC Technician

Summary:

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and ventilation systems onboard passenger ships or ferries. The role covers provision refrigeration, chilled and freezer rooms, refrigerated catering equipment, air conditioning, ventilation systems, and associated equipment. The technician monitors system performance, carries out planned and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots faults, manages refrigerant-related issues, and maintains accurate technical records. The position also supports compliance with HESS, GLOBAL-HESS, PMS, USPH, and other applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair provision refrigeration plants, including compressors, refrigerant piping systems, chilled rooms, freezer rooms, and associated equipment.

• Monitor storage temperatures in provision rooms, refrigerators, chilled rooms, and freezer rooms, ensuring required operating conditions are maintained.

• Conduct alarm testing and calibration of chilled and freezer room thermometers.

• Operate and maintain provision cooling units and refrigerated catering equipment, including monitoring and recording refrigerant leakages and taking appropriate corrective action.

• Maintain and repair onboard ice machines, including required cleaning and sanitisation.

• Maintain and repair refrigeration components of refrigerated beverage dispensing systems.

• Perform planned maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on air conditioning and ventilation systems throughout the vessel.

• Monitor HVAC plant operating parameters and room air conditions across vessel compartments.

• Maintain and inspect air ducts, supply and exhaust ventilation fans, fan outlets, and cabin ventilation systems.

• Ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and inspection of fire dampers and engine room ventilation systems.

• Conduct daily machinery-space ventilation inspections in accordance with applicable requirements, including TEC 1102.

• Maintain accurate departmental records, logbooks, maintenance information, and equipment data.

• Manage assigned maintenance tasks independently and complete work in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.

• Check spare parts and consumables, maintain inventory information, and support the procurement and receipt of correct spare parts.

• Assist with equipment tests and inspections required by GLOBAL-HESS, PMS, USPH, and other applicable regulatory bodies and standards.

• Support the HVAC Engineer and senior management with safety duties and other assigned technical activities.

• Follow HESS regulations and all applicable health, safety, and environmental procedures, and report observed violations or unsafe conditions.

• Contribute to a safe and sustainable onboard working environment and comply with health protocols designed to prevent the spread of disease.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a refrigeration technician operating, servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting refrigeration systems, particularly provision cooling and catering equipment onboard passenger ships/ferries.

• Minimum 2 years' experience as an HVAC technician onboard passenger ships/ferries.

• Demonstrated experience in operational fault finding, analysing, repairs, and regular maintenance of refrigeration and ventilation systems.

• Experience with replacing electrical field devices.

• Ability to read and understand electrical and piping diagrams.

• Ability to read and understand specifications and technical manuals.

• Understanding of system parts and components.

• Mechanical education.

• Diploma in Reefer/HVAC maintenance/service.

• Certificate to operate with refrigerants.

• Ability to independently perform assigned duties.

• Compliance with HESS regulations and Health & Safety protocols.