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What does a Refrigeration technician do?
As a refrigeration technician you install, maintain and repair cooling installations, following the safety rules, regulations and given specifications. Working as a refrigeration fitter or cooling service technician, you set up the site, dismantle old installations, mark out pipe runs and fit the components of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. You vacuum and charge the circuits, commission the installations, diagnose faults, fix malfunctions and keep your work records up to date, always working safely and with respect for the environment. In Belgium this technical role sits in the installation and maintenance of production systems, so precision and a strong feel for technology matter every day.
Typical tasks
- Set up the site and dismantle any existing installation
- Mark out pipe runs and fit refrigeration components
- Vacuum and charge cooling and air conditioning circuits
- Commission and check cooling and climate installations
- Diagnose faults and fix malfunctions
- Carry out first-line maintenance on machines and installations
- Keep work records and work safely and cleanly
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What does a Refrigeration technician do?
A refrigeration technician installs, maintains and repairs cooling installations while following the safety rules and regulations. You set up the site, fit and connect the components, vacuum and charge the circuits and commission the system. You also diagnose faults, fix malfunctions and keep your work records up to date.
How much does a Refrigeration technician earn in Belgium?
A refrigeration technician in Belgium usually earns on average between 17 and 25 euro per hour gross. Your certificates, your experience and the type of installation all influence the figure. Specialists in industrial cooling and technicians who take on standby work generally sit at the higher end.
What can you grow into as a Refrigeration technician?
With experience you can move up to team leader in cooling and climate maintenance, coordinating a team on larger projects. You can also specialise in industrial or maritime refrigeration or in energy efficient climate systems. Some technicians move towards customer support, commissioning or their own service business.
Where does a Refrigeration technician work?
You work in the installation and maintenance of production systems and installations. Your assignments range from supermarkets and cold stores to industrial process cooling and air conditioning in offices. Much of the work involves service visits to different sites, so no two days look exactly the same.
What is the difference between a Refrigeration technician and a refrigeration fitter?
The two titles overlap a great deal and are often used for the same profile. A refrigeration fitter usually focuses on assembling and installing the components on site, while a refrigeration technician also diagnoses faults, commissions systems and handles maintenance and repairs. In practice many technicians do both.