Air Refrigeration Technician

A symbol of Saudi Arabia’s heritage, The Red Palace stands as an extraordinary landmark in Riyadh, now reimagined as an ultra-luxury boutique hotel. Originally built in 1943, this historic Palace has been transformed into a masterpiece of refined hospitality, blending timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication.

Nested in the heart of the capital, The Red Palace offers an exclusive glimpse into the Kingdom’s storied past, featuring meticulously restored architecture, curated cultural experiences, and unparalleled service. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to honor its legacy while delivering a modern interpretation of luxury. At The Red Palace, we invite guests to step into a world of history, prestige, and indulgence, where tradition and innovation seamlessly come together.

Under the guidance of the Chief Engineer, the position will operate, maintain and repair all aspects of the Palace’s refrigeration and Air conditioning equipment, in accordance with Boutique Group standards to achieve optimum operating efficiency at all times.

Must have All Requirement of HVAC Technician

Associate’s degree in HVAC or similar or equivalent in years’ experience required 6 years.

Authorized Locally to work as HVAC technician

Must have 4-6 years’ direct hospitality experience in HVAC and boiler operation and maintenance.

Must have entry-level training on BMS building automation system and know how to utilize the control program for troubleshooting.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.

Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.

Familiarity with Palace management software and systems.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is preferred.

Local market experience is an asset.

Service, installation, repair, overhauling and replacing all types of refrigeration equipment such as centrifugal chillers, air cooled chillers, walk in cold rooms, freezer rooms, chillers, ice machines and other commercial/industrial refrigeration equipment.

Service, install, repair, overhaul and replace air conditioning equipment such as window units, package units, fan coil units, split units, ecology units, air curtains and VRFs.

Carries out electric arc or oxy–acetylene welding and stainless steel complying with P&P and local code law and regulation.

Carries out air conditioning and refrigeration preventive and routine maintenance comply with PM Program guidance and tools.

Ensure strictly follow up and update program requirements such checklists, daily routine data collection, logbooks, procurement processed with on time correction actions required.

Attends to repairs and maintenance of refrigeration equipment electrical control system.

Attends to all types of repairs and maintenance work in the Palace premises, including new additional/extensions.

Responds to guest maintenance request within 15 minutes of receipt.

Ensure uniform is clean and tidy before entering guestroom or public areas.

Ensure plant rooms, workshops and related areas are kept clean and tidy.

Observes prescribed safety standards and maintains safe conditions.

Ensure full responsibility for completing Repair and maintenance journey from task assignment, repair, parts ordering, receiving, quality control, installation, testing and commissioning through completion of required records and handover.

Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

Must know how to prepare boilers for State inspection including refractory work, cleaning and installing new seals.

Must replace bearings and seals on centrifugal pumps and change bearings on fan systems, motors and pump shafts.

Need to run Boiler and Chiller plants through Metasys system and Auto-Flame (Optional).

Familiar with cooling tower operations and repair potential problems (Optional).

Fully understand principles of Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and apply in practice.

Regularly inspect compressor…