Specialist HVAC Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas

About the role

The Specialist HVAC Engineer provides specialist engineering support for the design, review, coordination and execution of HVAC systems for offshore oil and gas facilities. The role ensures that all HVAC engineering activities comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements and quality objectives throughout the FEED and EPC phases.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and review HVAC engineering deliverables for offshore oil and gas facilities during FEED and EPC phases.
• Review contractor HVAC designs, calculations, specifications, equipment data sheets and technical bid evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and codes such as ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, API, ISO and others.
• Review load calculations, ventilation studies, equipment sizing, duct routing, pressurization philosophy and smoke management systems.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil/Structural, Architectural, Safety and Construction disciplines.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, constructability reviews, model reviews and design reviews.
• Review vendor documents, support procurement, and provide technical support during construction, installation, commissioning and start-up.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning and project handover, and mentor junior engineers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited university; professional engineering certification or Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Either a relevant bachelor's degree or at least 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including at least 5 years in a similar position on mega projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the GCC region.
• Proven experience in both FEED and EPC project execution, and offshore project experience.
• ADNOC offshore experience required; previous PMC experience preferred.

Required skills

• Offshore HVAC design, load calculations, equipment sizing and hazardous area ventilation.
• Pressurized HVAC systems, smoke management and life safety systems.
• Vendor document review, technical bid evaluation and commissioning support.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, API, ISO and ADNOC Engineering Standards.