Lead HVAC Engineer

Worley; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for a qualified individual for HVAC design and project leadership in the Sharjah region. The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree and extensive knowledge of mechanical design standards and regulations. You will ensure adherence to project specifications and contribute to the execution of various oil and gas projects. The role offers opportunities to drive sustainable impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in relevant discipline, indicating strong understanding of regulations.
• Expertise in selecting HVAC equipment for oil & gas projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to engineering and design practices.
• Support standardization of specifications and documents.
• Conduct document checks for compliance with specifications.

Skills

Technical degree in science or engineering

Leadership and project execution training

Strong background in discipline work

Estimating project costs

Writing proposal content

Design of HVAC equipment

Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulatory requirements

Site visit and client interaction experience

Education

Technical degree in science or engineering

Tools

HVAC design software

Job description

Qualifications Accreditation Training

• Technical degree in science or engineering. Trained in leadership and project execution. Will be actively licensed with a local engineering governing body where required by law.
• Training in risk management or quality.

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience

• Relevant discipline experience. Has a strong background in discipline work and a strong understanding of regulations codes manufacturing standards and industry standard practices. Skilled in estimating project costs and writing proposal content.
• Experience working in project leadership. Specialized expertise in one or more areas of regulations codes manufacturing standards and industry standard practices.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.

And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

Key Responsibility

• Ensures team member adherence to generally accepted engineering and design practices regulatory requirements and customer specifications. Supports the standardization of equipment specifications drawings and document templates. Contributes to the understanding of technical knowledge legal requirements and customer specifications whenever viable and lawful. Uses local/global standards to support technical excellence. Supports checking peer reviews and incorporation of comments and findings.
• Ensures team member adherence to generally accepted engineering and design practices regulatory requirements and customer specifications. Supports the standardization of equipment specifications drawings and document templates. Contributes to the understanding of technical knowledge legal requirements and customer specifications whenever viable and lawful. Uses local/global standards to support technical excellence. Supports checking peer reviews and incorporation of comments and findings.
• Demonstrate a visible and active commitment to HSE management and its associated requirements in a project environment.
• Expert knowledge in design & selection of HVAC equipment for offshore and onshore oil & gas projects of comparable complexity and value is essential.
• Experience in study work cost estimation and assessment of existing equipment.
• Experience in CONCEPT / SELECT / DEFINE phase activities Detailed Design and EPC phase procurement of equipment and management of third parties is preferred.
• Experience with Consultant or owner or Project Management Consultant (PMC) organization in the execution of similar projects is preferable.
• Participation in projects in Middle East is preferred ADNOC experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate capability to actively engage in client workshops covering design review HAZID HAZOP constructability sustainability reliability quality reviews etc.
• Has experience in discipline Basis of Design development and equipment selection philosophy.
• Able to complete equipment selection studies for new equipment and adequacy studies of existing equipment.
• Has expert knowledge in preparation of specifications mechanical datasheets requisitions along with carrying out technical bid evaluation for HVAC equipment and packages.
• Can describe engineering skills to consistently deliver quality work accurate and timely to deliver activities and deliverables for Worley and its clients.
• Conduct document checking and design verification tasks for compliance to company and project specifications.
• Conduct interdisciplinary coordination activities.
• Must have extensive knowledge about codes standards & recommended practices for this discipline.
• Should have knowledge of other international codes and standards statutory and regulatory requirements and a good understanding of onshore / offshore engineering practices applicable to mechanical-rotating engineering design for oil and gas / refinery / petrochemical facilities. Familiarity with ADNOC Standards and procedures would be an advantage.
• Has expert knowledge and experience in design & engineering of following types of HVAC equipment:

• Centrifugal Chiller Compressors (specific to Process Gas Applications)
• Air cooled chiller
• Package and DX type unit
• Chilled water Pumps
• HVAC control philosophy
• Fans and blowers

• Extensive knowledge of procurement support and package management for equipment purchase. The candidate shall demonstrate knowledge in typical engagement covering manufacturer ITP sub-supplier order material certification welding NDE and testing procedures manufacture hold points stage payment FAT and inspection release.
• Previous experience and competence in completing site visit to client site information gathering and liaison with client representative.