Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

ARA Marine, formed in 2021 and part of the ARA Group, provides speciality marine safety services technical support and engineering solutions to the commercial shipping, yacht, and offshore maritime industry in 16 major Australian ports. An employee-owned company established in 2001, ARA is comprised of the following operating divisions: 1. ARA Fire & Security 2. ARA Electrical 3. ARA Property Services 4. ARA Products 5. ARA Marines We provide customers with a complete range of safety and certified services and requirements. Each company’s products, services, skills and experience complement the other’s to provide clients with the timely service that is required when a ship is in port for only 24 hours. ARA Marine is seeking a talented and experienced Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to join their team to help support growth. Location: 42 Zedora Turn, Henderson, WA 6166 Full time: 38 hours per week Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation Key Responsibilities will include: - Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, equipment manuals, and job requirements to plan - and establish installation reference points for marine air conditioning and refrigeration systems - Install, maintain service, and repair marine airconditioning, refrigeration, chilled-water, ventilation, and associated mechanical systems and equipment. - Measure, mark out, drill, cut, bend, flare, thread and install piping, tubing, ductwork, mounting brackets, supports, and associated components in accordance with technical specifications and installation requirements. - Install, repair, and replace refrigeration and air conditioning components including compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, switches, gauges, valves, pumps, controls, and associated electrical and mechanical components - Conduct pressure, leak and integrity testing of refrigeration and air conditioning systems using appropriate test gases, fluids, pressure-testing equipment, and procedures. - Inspect, service, overhaul, and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems to identify deterioration, wear, faults, leaks and other defects - Reassemble and recommission systems following maintenance, repair, overhaul, or component replacement, ensuring systems operate correctly and safely - Identify and record the causes of equipment malfunctions, faults, failures, and performance issues, together with the diagnostic processes and corrective actions undertaken - Coordinate with engineers, electricians, trades personnel, supervisors, and other marine personnel to ensure air conditioning and refrigeration installations, repairs, and maintenance activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with project requirements Required skills and attributes: - Ability to read, interpret, and prepare technical drawings, plans and schematics - High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Min 1 year of experience in a related field - Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a relevant field If you meet the above criteria and you're interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you! Apply now for this exciting opportunity to be part of the team at ARA Marine! Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person