Senior Refrigeration Technician

Who are we?

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments, offering our clients across Africa and the Middle East an integrated range of high-quality real estate services, including facilities management, advisory and transaction services, and project management.

We primarily support corporate clients who procure services on a contractual basis throughout the Middle East and Africa, and even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us?

Imagine more than just the future of work — with CBRE Excellerate, you can help shape it. Within our leading international group, you will discover a culture that encourages entrepreneurship, where your outstanding work is not only valued but also celebrated. Collaborate with talented people, benefit from exceptional resources, and thrive both professionally and personally throughout your career journey.

Job Summary

1. About the position

The main purpose of this role is to perform advanced refrigeration and HVAC maintenance across CBRE Excellerate managed facilities, with particular responsibility for DX systems, freezers, cold rooms, VRV/VRF and split units. The role independently diagnoses complex faults, carries out preventive and reactive maintenance, supports emergency call-outs and ensures safe, reliable and energy-efficient operation of refrigeration systems.

2. Decision Making Authority

This position has the authority to:

• Diagnose refrigeration and HVAC faults and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Isolate equipment and stop work where an unsafe condition is identified.
• Recommend replacement of defective components and technical improvements.
• Verify system operation following repairs and maintenance.
• Escalate major failures, refrigerant issues and operational risks to the Technical Supervisor.

Requirements

3. Experience / Education

• ITI/Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, HVAC or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 5+ years relevant hands-on experience in refrigeration and HVAC maintenance.
• Strong experience with DX units, freezers, cold rooms, VRV/VRF systems and split units.
• Valid UAE driving licence required.
• UAE/GCC Facilities Management experience preferred.

4. Skills Required

• Advanced refrigeration troubleshooting
• Brazing, pressure testing, vacuuming and refrigerant charging
• Electrical/control fault diagnosis
• Use of HVAC/refrigeration test instruments
• CAFM/work-order reporting and basic Microsoft Office

5. Knowledge Required

• DX refrigeration cycle and controls
• Cold room and freezer systems
• VRV/VRF and split AC systems
• Refrigerant handling and leak detection
• Preventive and reactive maintenance
• PTW, LOTO and HSE requirements