Engineer – Commissioning (HVAC)

Orbit International Survey Services, LLC.; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is seeking an experienced Engineer - Commissioning (HVAC) to support HVAC commissioning activities for shipyard, marine, offshore, and industrial projects. The successful candidate will inspect, test, pre-commission, and commission HVAC systems per project specs, quality standards, schedules and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection (chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ducting), functional testing, review of drawings and vendor data, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Eng or Refrigeration and A/C Eng.
• Minimum 5 years of HVAC system design, testing, and commissioning experience.
• Experience in shipyard, marine, offshore, oil/gas, or industrial projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, cooling-load calculations, equipment selection, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read HVAC drawings, specifications, and vendor data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Execute HVAC pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and mechanical completion activities per procedures and schedules.
• Inspect and verify HVAC equipment including chillers, AHUs, FCUs, and piping.
• Perform functional testing and verification of HVAC systems for proper operation.
• Review drawings, equipment specs, vendor data sheets, and commissioning docs.
• Coordinate with ME, Electrical, Piping, and other teams to ensure system readiness.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, checklists, test reports, and handover docs.

Skills

HVAC design

Reading drawings

Testing & commissioning

Project coordination

Vendor liaison

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Refrigeration & A/C Eng

Tools

Carrier HAP

Microsoft Project

GoCompletions

ProCoSys

PIMS

WinPCS

Job description

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates, since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America, and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil, gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.

Visit our website at www.orbitiss.com to learn more...

Role Overview:

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is looking for an experienced Engineer - Commissioning (HVAC) to support HVAC commissioning activities for shipyard, marine, offshore, and industrial projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for HVAC system inspection, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, troubleshooting, and functional verification in accordance with approved project specifications, quality standards, schedules, and HSE requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute HVAC pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and mechanical completion activities in accordance with approved procedures and project schedules.
• Inspect and verify HVAC equipment, including chillers, AHUs, FCUs, air-conditioning units, ventilation fans, pumps, valves, ducting, and chilled-water piping.
• Perform functional testing and verification of HVAC systems to ensure proper operation and performance.
• Review HVAC drawings, equipment specifications, vendor data sheets, and commissioning documents.
• Assist with cooling-load and heat-load calculations and HVAC equipment selection.
• Identify technical issues, installation deficiencies, and commissioning punch-list items and follow up on their closure.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Piping, and other commissioning teams to ensure system readiness.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and service engineers during commissioning activities.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, checklists, test reports, and completion documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), project quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Support commissioning trials, system handover, warranty activities, and project close-out where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in HVAC system design, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience in shipyard, marine, offshore, oil and gas, or industrial projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, cooling-load calculations, equipment selection, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems, air-conditioning units, pumps, valves, ducting, and chilled-water piping.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings, technical specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Knowledge of commissioning procedures, mechanical completion, preservation, and project handover requirements.
• Proficiency in HVAC design software, preferably Carrier HAP, and Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Familiarity with project completion systems such as WinPCS, PIMS, ProCoSys, GoCompletions, or equivalent.
• Good communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements, PTW, LOTO, and applicable marine/offshore standards.

Preferred Candidates:

• Immediate joiner
• Interested in 3 to 5 months project (Extendable)