Electrical and Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience  

Start date: As Soon As Possible 

About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, the largest aquaculture platform in East Africa, based in Kenya. We launched our Rwandan business in 2021 and have since built a vertically integrated aquaculture company with associated hatchery, cage production, distribution, and sales operations. Kivu Choice is now the largest aquaculture company in Rwanda. Over the next 5 years our plan is to scale to become the largest and most sustainable protein producer in Africa, producing and distributing 20,000 tons of fish or over 50 million fish meals per year across Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi.

Description:

As an Electrical and Refrigeration Engineer your primary responsibilities revolve around ensuring the maintenance and repair of refrigerated storage and transport units to preserve fish quality. You will also be involved in troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring refrigeration systems operate efficiently in the company’s daily operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration systems within refrigerated storage units, reefers and cold rooms, including diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues,

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair refrigerated storage units and transport refrigeration systems used in fish processing and distribution.

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance to prevent breakdowns and ensure operational efficiency.

• Inspect, test, and replace defective components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, and electrical wiring.

• Conduct performance tests to identify issues and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Performing basic engine diagnostics and repairs.

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and maintenance schedules.

• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies while working on refrigeration equipment.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality service in our fish farming operations.

• Be able to install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communication, lighting and control systems in homes, businesses and factories

Skills:

• Experience working with brands such as Carrier, Thermo King, or other reefer units is a plus.

• Electrical systems knowledge

• Circuitry and wiring installation

• Troubleshooting and problem solving

• Automation and control systems

• Safety procedures and protocols

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Reefer Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, or similar role.

• Diploma or certification in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

• 2 years electrical, technical or related Degree

• Electrician license or equivalent certification

If you are interested in this position, prepare the following: 

1. Job application letter 

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Copy of your Degree and other academic qualifications

4. Copy of your ID

• How to apply: send all the required documents to our email address: recruiting@kivuchoice.com

• Submission Deadline: 03rd April, 2025.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they get submitted.