Reefer Technician at Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT)

Tincan Island Container Terminal Limited (TICT), established in 2004, is a multinational company operating in Nigeria with its Terminal located at Tin-can Island Port, Terminal B (2nd Gate), Apapa, Lagos and has its Head Office at 1/3 Point Road, Apapa, Lagos. After a very competitive bidding process, TICT emerged as the concessionaire of Terminal B, Tincan Island Port. Armed with a long-term lease agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria, and an unwavering commitment to continued investment in Port development, we are poised to position ourselves as a key industry player within the African sub-region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Reefer Technician

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Reefer Technician is responsible for the monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and repair of refrigerated containers (reefers) within the terminal.
• The role ensures optimal performance of reefer units, temperature control, electrical integrity, and safety compliance to prevent cargo loss and meet customer expectations.

Roles and Responsibilities
Reefer Monitoring & Inspection:

• Conduct daily checks and monitoring of connected reefers for correct temperature, alarms, and equipment performance
• Verify and record temperature setpoints, container IDs, and energy supply status
• Report and log abnormalities or out-of-range conditions immediately

Maintenance & Repairs:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on reefer units
• Read the reefers’ micro-board and diagnose faults.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate logs of reefer readings, alarms, repair work, and service schedules
• Complete job cards and checklist documentation daily and submit to supervisor
• Participate in reefer handover inspections with line operators or customers.

Compliance & Safety:

• Adhere to safety standards when working on high-voltage or refrigerated systems
• Ensure compliance with terminal rules and environmental regulations during reefer operations
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Other Duties:

• Carry other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements

• SSCE or vocational course in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with reefer containers or industrial cooling systems
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical system
• Ability to use testing meters for effective diagnosis
• Ability to read the micro-board and diagnose faults
• Knowledge of the Reefer compressor
• Ability to read temperature.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@tict-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.