Ammonia Technician – Industrial Refrigeration

About the role

The Ammonia Technician will join GRADE Refrigeration’s Service Execution team, providing operation, maintenance and commissioning support for ammonia‑based industrial refrigeration plants across the MENA region.

Key responsibilities

• Perform operation and preventive maintenance on screw and reciprocating compressors.
• Troubleshoot and inspect ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Support commissioning and start‑up activities for new plants.
• Maintain customer relationships and keep accurate equipment status documentation.
• Prepare clear service and operation reports.
• Ensure compliance with GRADE safety standards and international regulations.
• Train customers on system operation, on‑site or remotely.
• Report formally and informally to the Head of Service Execution.
• Travel throughout the MENA region as required.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in ammonia industrial refrigeration.
• Relevant qualification in refrigeration technology or mechanical engineering.
• Ability to read and analyse electrical, fluid and piping diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration products and overall system operation.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Ammonia industrial refrigeration
• Screw compressors
• Reciprocating compressors
• Preventive maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Commissioning and start‑up support
• Reading electrical, fluid and piping schematics

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects across the MENA region.
• Professional development and training.