Utilities Technician – Refrigeration (Jeddah)

About the role

We are looking for a Utilities Technician specialized in refrigeration to join our Jeddah facility. You will ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of industrial refrigeration, HVAC and utility systems supporting our food production processes.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain industrial refrigeration, HVAC and utility equipment, including ammonia compressors, evaporative condensers, glycol and chilled water systems, pumps, AHUs, FCUs and exhaust fans.
• Perform preventive, corrective and scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults, and execute root‑cause analysis to minimise downtime.
• Record maintenance activities, work orders and equipment issues in SAP and support spare‑part planning.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, suppliers and OEMs on technical issues and continuous‑improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, food‑safety, HACCP, GMP, 5S and other company safety standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 2‑year technical/vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, Refrigeration & Air‑Conditioning or related field.
• 2–3 years hands‑on experience in refrigeration, HVAC or utilities operation and maintenance, preferably in the Food/FMCG industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems, including ammonia refrigeration.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical/mechanical drawings and technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with HSE, food‑safety standards and basic use of SAP, MS Office, RCA and PDCA.

Required skills

• Chilled water systems
• HVAC systems
• BMS
• Glycol systems
• HMI control systems
• PLC
• Pumps
• Industrial refrigeration
• RCA
• DCS
• Ammonia compressors
• PDCA
• AHUs
• Evaporative condensers
• FCUs
• Exhaust fans
• SCADA
• AC units
• 5S
• SAP
• MS Office