Millwright (Electrical & Refrigeration Focus)

Location: Divundu, Namibia
Industry: Commercial Blueberry Production (Hydroponic)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Join a Growing Agricultural Operation

We are an expanding, technology-driven blueberry farm based in Divundu, operating modern hydroponic production systems, cold chain infrastructure, and electrically intensive packhouse facilities. As our footprint grows, we require a qualified Millwright with strong electrical and refrigeration competence to support infrastructure reliability, cold chain integrity, and production uptime.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to a disciplined artisan who thrives in a rural agricultural environment and takes ownership of plant reliability.

Primary Purpose of the Role

To ensure maximum operational uptime of all electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical systems across farm, cold room, irrigation, pump house and infrastructure through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Systems Maintenance

• Maintenance of 3-phase (400/230V) distribution systems
• Fault-finding on DBs, breakers, contactors, overloads, relays, timers
• Maintenance of pumps, motors, VSDs, compressors
• Cable installations, terminations, and load balancing
• Transformer and generator interface support
• Compliance with Namibian electrical standards

2. Refrigeration & Cold Chain Management

• Maintenance of:
  • Cold rooms (0–10°C)
  • Blast chillers
  • Reefer containers
  • Ice machines
• Diagnosis of refrigerant leaks and system inefficiencies
• Compressor, evaporator, condenser servicing
• Monitoring temperature logging systems
• Ensuring export cold chain integrity

3. Mechanical & Farm Infrastructure

• Irrigation pump stations & fertigation systems
• Workshop equipment (compressors, welders, lathes)
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

4. Preventative Maintenance & Documentation

• Develop and execute PM schedules
• Maintain maintenance logs and service records
• Implement spares control system
• Root cause analysis on recurring failures
• Support compliance audits (e.g., food safety / export standards)

5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure lock-out / tag-out procedures
• Electrical compliance and safe isolation
• Refrigerant handling in accordance with environmental standards
• Toolbox talks and technical guidance to maintenance assistants

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Millwright Trade Certificate
• Strong competency in:
  • Electrical fault finding (3-phase systems)
  • Industrial refrigeration systems
• Minimum, 3 years post-trade experience
• Experience in packhouse, cold storage, or agro-processing environments advantageous
• Ability to work independently in a rural setting
• Valid driver’s license

Key Competencies

• High-level fault diagnostic ability
• Structured, preventative maintenance mindset
• Strong understanding of load calculations & motor control
• Practical refrigeration troubleshooting capability
• Calm under operational pressure
• Solutions-driven and hands-on

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (market-related, based on experience)
• Accommodation support (if required)
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding agricultural enterprise
• Long-term career stability in a strategic food production operation