HVAC Commissioning Lead - On-site Start-up & Testing

Ghobashgroup; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobashgroup in Abu Dhabi seeks a highly experienced HVAC Commissioning Engineer to lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and start-up activities for large-scale industrial facilities.

You will review drawings, prepare procedures, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, perform balancing and testing, and ensure Systems meet design specs while adhering to HSE requirements. On-site work across ADNOC project locations is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HVAC experience with commissioning and start-up.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Oil & Gas/EPC/petrochemical/refinery/LNG or industrial projects preferred.
• Hands-on commissioning of HVAC systems for large facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute HVAC pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and start-up activities.
• Review HVAC drawings, specifications, datasheets, equipment schedules, and commissioning procedures.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, checklists, method statements, and testing documentation.
• Verify HVAC installation completion and system readiness prior to commissioning.
• Commission AHUs, FCUs, package HVAC units, chilled water systems, DX systems, ventilation systems, exhaust systems, fresh air systems, and pressurization systems.
• Conduct functional testing and performance verification of HVAC equipment and systems.
• Perform and supervise air balancing, water balancing, airflow measurements, temperature checks, and pressure testing.
• Verify HVAC control sequences, interlocks, alarms, trips, and BMS interfaces.
• Coordinate HVAC commissioning activities with Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Fire & Gas, and BMS disciplines.
• Coordinate with HVAC equipment vendors and specialist subcontractors during testing and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot HVAC equipment and system performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure HVAC systems operate in accordance with approved design parameters and project specifications.
• Participate in system walkdowns, inspections, commissioning readiness reviews, and punch‑list clearance.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, inspection reports, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Monitor commissioning progress and provide regular updates to the Commissioning Manager.
• Support start-up, performance testing, reliability testing, and final system handover.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project specifications, approved procedures, applicable codes, and client requirements.
• Ensure strict compliance with project HSE requirements, PTW procedures, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
• Coordinate with the client, consultant, EPC contractor, vendors, and other project stakeholders throughout commissioning.
• Support the preparation and completion of commissioning dossiers, as‑built documentation, and final handover records.

Skills

HVAC

Commissioning

Start-up

BMS interfaces

Instrumentation

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant disciplines

Job description

Ghobashgroup in Abu Dhabi seeks a highly experienced HVAC Commissioning Engineer to lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and start-up activities for large-scale industrial facilities.

You will review drawings, prepare procedures, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, perform balancing and testing, and ensure Systems meet design specs while adhering to HSE requirements. On-site work across ADNOC project locations is required.