Cold Chain HVAC and Electrical Intern

About the role

Keep IT Cool is looking for an intern to gain hands-on experience maintaining the refrigeration, HVAC and electrical systems that keep its cold rooms, freezers, ice machine and processing facility running. The intern works under the supervision of qualified technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance of cold rooms, freezers, compressors and the ice machine.
• Support fault-finding and repairs on refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Help monitor and record cold room temperatures and equipment performance.
• Assist with electrical maintenance, including wiring, panels, lighting, generators and solar systems.
• Support the installation and servicing of Keep IT Cool solar freezers.
• Keep maintenance logs, checklists and equipment records up to date.
• Report faults, energy losses and safety hazards promptly.
• Follow electrical safety, lock-out/tag-out and PPE procedures at all times.

Required profile

• Certificate, diploma or recent graduate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation or a related field from a recognised TVET college or university.
• Interest in cold-chain, solar and energy-efficient technologies.
• Safety-conscious and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working in cold environments and at heights where required.