HVAC Engineer Specialist – Offshore Project

Overview

HVAC Engineer Specialist – Offshore Island Project for Abu Dhabi (with relocation to Spain before final placement back to Abu Dhabi). Role focuses on the design, review, and execution of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for offshore facilities, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, and offshore safety requirements. The engineer supports all project phases including FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up.

• HVAC Engineering & Design: perform HVAC design calculations for offshore platforms, substations, control rooms, electrical rooms, accommodation modules, and utility buildings. develop system design basis, philosophies, specifications, and technical reports. prepare and review:
• HVAC Load Calculations
• Ventilation and Pressurization Studies
• HVAC Equipment Data Sheets
• HVAC Layouts and Ducting Drawings
• Air Distribution Schematics
• Equipment Schedules
• Ensure adequate temperature control, ventilation, humidity control, and indoor air quality requirements.
• Offshore & Hazardous Area Requirements: design HVAC systems for hazardous and non-hazardous offshore areas; ensure compliance with hazardous area classification requirements. develop and review pressurization systems for electrical and control rooms; ensure smoke control and emergency ventilation requirements are incorporated into the design. evaluate HVAC requirements for offshore living quarters and critical operational facilities.
• Equipment Engineering: specify and review HVAC equipment including AHUs, chillers, package HVAC units, precision air conditioning units, exhaust and fresh air fans, pressurization units, duct heaters and filters. review vendor drawings, technical documents, and performance calculations. participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: interface with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Safety, Structural, and Architectural disciplines. coordinate HVAC design with fire and gas systems, building management systems, and utility systems. participate in HAZOP, HAZID, design reviews, and safety workshops.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: prepare Technical Requisition s (MR/TBE); evaluate vendor proposals for technical compliance; review and approve vendor documents and manufacturing data; support procurement activities and material selection.
• Construction & Commissioning Support: provide technical support during fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning; conduct site inspections and resolve field engineering issues; witness FAT and SAT; support HVAC system start-up, performance testing, and handover activities.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: ensure compliance with ADNOC Engineering Standards, ASHRAE Standards, NFPA Codes, SMACNA Standards, ISO Standards, and International Building and Offshore Standards. ensure HVAC design satisfies energy efficiency and sustainability requirements; participate in technical audits and design verification activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Master’s Degree in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy Systems is preferred.
• Professional Engineering Certification is an advantage.
• ASHRAE Membership or relevant HVAC certifications preferred.

• Minimum 18 years of HVAC engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Specialist/Senior HVAC role for offshore facilities.
• Strong experience on ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, or other major offshore projects.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield/Greenfield projects.
• Knowledge of offshore platform and accommodation module HVAC systems.

• Offshore HVAC System Design
• HVAC Load Calculations (HAP/Elite Software)
• Pressurization Systems Design
• Smoke Management Systems
• Hazardous Area Ventilation
• ASHRAE Standards
• NFPA Requirements
• Energy Efficiency Studies
• HVAC Equipment Selection
• Vendor Package Review
• Building HVAC Control Systems
• Offshore Buildings & Accommodation HVAC Design
• Fire & Gas Integration Requirements

• HAP (Hourly Analysis Program)
• Elite HVAC Software
• AutoCAD
• Micro Station
• Navisworks
• Smart Plant 3D (SP3D)
• AVEVA E3D
• MS Office Suite

• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong planning, reporting, and organizational capabilities.
• Experience dealing with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, and vendors.

Note:

This job description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the HVAC Engineer Specialist role on the Offshore Island Project with K . All information is kept as provided without translation or alteration of facts.