Refrigeration Technician

About the role

Explora Journeys is seeking a world‑class Refrigeration Technician to join its newly created luxury travel brand. The role focuses on the safe and efficient operation, control, and maintenance of the ship’s air‑conditioning system, provisions area refrigeration units, and all onboard refrigerators.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate daily with the Chief Refrigeration Technician on maintenance methods and procedures.
• Monitor and log temperature set‑points for air‑conditioning substations and provisions rooms, reporting any faults immediately.
• Stand by during night hours for emergency interventions on air‑conditioning or refrigeration plants.
• Participate in routine maintenance of guest and crew cabins, fan rooms, AC filters, and other refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and documentation in accordance with STCW 95 requirements.

Required profile

• Fluent in oral and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• High school graduation with relevant technical licences from certified institutes.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a refrigeration technician on luxury or premium ships or similar international environments.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 kg and meet vision requirements.

Required skills

• Air‑conditioning system maintenance.
• Refrigeration unit operation and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based computers and MS Office.