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Refrigeration/ Air-conditioning/ Ventilation (RACV) Engineers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Refrigeration/Air-conditioning/ Ventilation (RACV) Engineers research into electrical and mechanical engineering problems related to refrigeration/ air-conditioning/ ventilation systems; design and advise on refrigerating, air-handling and electrical equipment for air conditioning plant, cold stores and other refrigerating systems; plan and supervise their development, manufacture, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in building services and mechanical engineering

Refrigeration/ Air-conditioning/ Ventilation (RACV) Engineers must apply professional knowledge and skills in engineering to the design of refrigerating, air-handling and electrical equipment for air-conditioning plant, cold stores and other refrigerating systems.

Project management knowledge and skills

Refrigeration/ Air-conditioning/ Ventilation (RACV) Engineers often work on projects with other engineers and professionals. They must analyse different approaches to handle the task at hand.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Normally have a bachelor's degree in building services/ mechanical engineering related discipline.  Holders of relevant higher diplomas can articulate to related degree programmes.

Professional qualification

  • Corporate membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in Building Services Discipline or equivalent

Experience

  • 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $12,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $15,000-$45,000

Monthly Salary $18,000-$45,000

Monthly Salary $25,000-over $60,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Refrigeration/ Air-conditioning/ Ventilation (RACV) Engineers generally work in offices and occasionally visit worksites.

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