Refrigeration Engineer

Main Accountabilities :

• Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in activities to continuously improve safety performance. Participate in department and site safety initiatives including attending and leading safety meetings as assigned.
• Comply to work procedures (SOPs), Synthomer Policies, Code of Conduct, Employee handbook, Core Values, SHEMS, SHE principles / 10 golden rules, safety induction, QMS procedures and regulatory requirements to meet departmental objectives and ensure work activities are performed safely.
• Refrigeration & Chiller System Management

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration units and chillers (inclusive of system & distribution pumps, cooling towers, and water treatment systems)

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, or control-related issues in a timely manner, along with generation of RCA for associated abnormalities.

Prepare and continuously improve Work Instructions for shutdown, servicing, and restarting activities.

Monitor system performance and maintain Coefficient of Performance (COP) to designed level

Management and execution for Quarterly (3M Routine inspection) and Annual (12M Minor service) preventive maintenance plans (inclusive of relevant function tests or calibration within system)

To propose and manage any CAPEX Projects / MoC related to RU / Chiller system for sustenance and improvement

Plan and execute regulatory inspections for refrigeration systems and pressure vessels in line with statutory requirements.

Conduct and document annual safety function tests, including pressure relief devices, alarms, and emergency shutdowns.

Ensure firefighting systems related to refrigeration and chiller units are maintained in working condition.

Key person of ERP related to RU / Chiller system

Coordinate with the appointed water treatment vendor to monitor and maintain chilled water quality.

Track parameters such as pH, conductivity, and corrosion inhibition; ensure records are up-to-date and within set limits.

Recommend and implement corrective actions where needed.

Maintain optimal stock levels for critical and consumable parts to avoid downtime.

Work with procurement and vendors to ensure timely replenishment and cost control.

Review usage trends and update maintenance BOMs accordingly.

Cost management related to RU and chiller system (contract usage management)

Maintain detailed service logs, inspection reports, root cause analysis, water treatment records, and performance metrics

Provide monthly reports covering COP trends, maintenance PIs, spare part usage, and compliance activities

Why Synthomer?

We are ambitious!

We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.​

We believe in high challenge, high support!

We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.​

We personalize our approach to development!

At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.​