HVAC Lead

Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced HVAC Commissioning Lead to support commissioning activities for offshore oil and gas facilities during preparation and execution phases. The role will be responsible for supervising HVAC pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, overseeing contractor performance, ensuring compliance with approved engineering documentation, and driving safe and timely delivery through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review commissioning preparation activities including database population, procedures, RFCs, and OTPs
• Supervise HVAC pre-commissioning and commissioning activities at worksites, including offshore locations
• Manage HVAC discipline activities from Ready for Commissioning status through completion
• Supervise HVAC operational test procedures during commissioning
• Monitor contractor installation and commissioning activities for HVAC systems, including air conditioning units, fan units, electrical and control cabinets
• Supervise ducting and duct inline equipment installation, including fire dampers, fire insulation, instrumentation, and duct leak testing
• Monitor fabrication activities at manufacturer premises in compliance with quality standards
• Supervise piping installation and connection to HVAC packages, including pressure leak testing and refrigerant filling
• Follow final air balancing tests to achieve commissioning schedule targets
• Ensure all technical and contractual commissioning records are properly maintained
• Control and follow up red line mark-up drawings, vendor activities, punch list closure, SATs, OTPs, and reporting
• Promote and enforce HSE compliance throughout commissioning activities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas industry
• Minimum 10 years in a similar Commissioning Lead role
• Strong experience in HVAC commissioning for offshore facilities
• Proven leadership and problem-solving capability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with OPERCOM, ICAPS, PRODOM, and relevant codes and standards
• Fluent in English
• Computer literate
• Able to work in a complex and multicultural project environment
• Willing to travel for international technical missions
• Valid H2S OPITO and T-BOSIET training certifications preferred / required

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