HVAC & Chiller Engineer

The HVAC & Chilled/Cooling Water System Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, management, and optimization of all HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning), chilled water, and cooling water systems essential for maintaining critical environmental conditions in production and utility facilities. This role encompasses the installation, operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of related equipment and infrastructure, ensuring optimal temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and process cooling performance.

The engineer also develops and implements energy‑saving initiatives and supports technical excellence in collaboration with Safety, Production, Controls, and Facility teams. He/she also need to interact with SHE engineer, equipment engineer, control engineer, production engineer, production planner and manager, customer, vendors and local community to solve urgent complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives or reporting utility related issues. He or She is also responsible for leading site activities by providing knowledge, advice and leadership over necessary stakeholders including but not limited to utility supervisors, utility operators, subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, etc.

This position requires some call‑in duty during off hours when necessary.

The P2 level is particularly expected to the following roles to perform the job successfully and contribute to meet the organization goals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintenance Planning/Management
• Prepare, implement, and oversee annual maintenance schedules and budgets for HVAC and chilled‑cooling water systems.
• Initiate and process renovation or upgrade requests, including issuing purchase orders for required parts or services.
• Track execution and performance of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Investment Planning/Management
• Develop annual investment plans and budgets for system upgrades and expansions.
• Review and interpret facility and mechanical drawings (including P&), and propose efficiency‑improving modifications.
• Prepare technical specifications, construction documents, and requests for quotations for new equipment or system modifications.
• Manage project performance, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Facility Inspection and Technical Support
• Conduct routine (daily/monthly/quarterly/annual) and ad hoc inspections of all HVAC, chilled‑water, and cooling‑water systems.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve system abnormalities; document and report issues for ongoing reliability tracking.
• Develop, update, and communicate operation and maintenance manuals.
• Optimize performance and reliability of piping, pumps, heat exchangers, chillers, AHUs, cooling towers, etc.
• Energy Saving Planning and Performance Management
• Monitor and analyze energy consumption patterns across HVAC and cooling plant equipment.
• Identify and implement energy‑saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Report and track monthly results on energy and cost reduction.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local/national codes, government regulations, and safety standards for HVAC and cooling water operations.
• Coordinate and prepare for governmental inspections and audits, including safety valves and pressure vessels.
• Participate in and support internal/external facility audits (e.g., PSM, ISO), and address action items.
• Construction Management/Supervising
• Supervise installation, renovation, or expansion projects for HVAC and cooling water systems, ensuring quality and schedule compliance.
• Oversee contractors/vendors during critical construction activities; inspect and verify materials and workmanship.
• Emergency Planning & Response
• Plan and execute emergency trainings on natural disasters, lack of power, and release of harmful substances.
• Other tasks as assigned