AC Technician

Job Description

Since 2014, Niagara College KSA (NC KSA) has operated technical and vocational training colleges throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in support of the Vision 2030 initiative and in partnership with the Colleges of Excellence (CoE). Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, NC KSA provides community and customized training based on Niagara College Canadas expertise and international track records as one of Canada?s most innovative and enterprising applied learning post-secondary institutions. With a strong focus on developing ?world-? and ?work-? ready graduates, NC KSA specializes in delivering a number of quality programs designed to prepare young men and women for successful entry into the workforce in the areas of Business, Event Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Information Technology, Graphic Design, and Building & Construction. All NC KSA campuses also offer a foundation program for English language development.Applicants are invited for the position of Technician, AC at Niagara College KSA. Reporting to the Manager, Health, Safety & Facilities, the Technician, AC is responsible for monitoring and servicing systems, diagnosing problems and troubleshooting equipment, running tests and completing reports, updating and improving existing systems, and repairing or replacing faulty equipment. This will involve collaboration with other professionals and be able to make useful recommendations wherever possible.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:General Technician Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, analyzing, and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
• Reading repair manuals and liaising with other professionals.
• Running tests and interpreting results to make effective recommendations.
• Writing up reports, safety regulations, and preventative maintenance plans.
• Sourcing replacement parts.
• Negotiating with suppliers and clients.
• Repairing or replacing faulty equipment.
• Fabricating any components required.
• Providing time and material cost estimates before starting a job.
• Keeping abreast of advancements in the field and attending workshops as required.

• Carry out repair and routine maintenance duties on equipment, building facilities and offices, and structures.
• Coordinate efforts with company?s contracted heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) vendors to ensure company HVAC systems are functioning perfectly.
• Perform inspection, maintenance, repairs, and installation of air conditioning systems, including direct digital control (D.D.C.) building and similar equipment.
• Carry out maintenance checks on air conditioning systems; clean evaporator drains pans, coils, and filters; lubricate fan and motor bearings; repair and change motors, electrical wiring, belts, compressors, thermostats, fans, floating elements, and defrost timers.
• Place airflow controls to occupants? preference by adjusting dampers, splitter, diffusers, and fans speeds; take away, clean, and change filters and strainer; remake, repair, and paint metal and wood cooling fans and towers; add the right amount of chemicals to water towers to prevent corrosion and rust.
• Run equipment, observe its operation, and read instruments and gauges, including Volt-ohm meters; find out temperature gauges and adjust mechanisms, including valves, pumps and controls to direct levels of fluid, temperature, and pressure; charge with specified types and amount of refrigerant, and bleed contaminants from systems; inspect gauges and carry out periodic preventive maintenance checks.
• Provide assistance to supervisor in planning new installation and modification projects, preparation of specification, and major reconditioning and overhauling projects, applying knowledge of air-conditioning systems, engineering specifications, and blueprints.
• Order for replacement of equipment parts as required, perform repairs as ordered, and keep record of servicing on equipment.
• Provide assistance to colleagues in the department to effectively maintain, and repair equipment.

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