MEP Supervisor - Refrigeration Systems

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks an experienced MEP Supervisor – Refrigeration Systems to oversee critical maintenance operations in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. The successful candidate will have a strong background in MEP management, with emphasis on ammonia chillers and HVAC systems.

The role requires at least 8 years of experience, practical maintenance expertise in the UAE, and the ability to lead teams while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of MEP maintenance experience.
• Solid technical knowledge of ammonia chillers and HVAC systems.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of refrigeration systems and HVAC equipment.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

MEP supervision

Ammonia refrigeration systems

HVAC maintenance

Facilities management

Preventive maintenance

Technical report writing

OSHA Process Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

MEP Supervisor – Refrigeration Systems

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Facilities Services

Function: Facilities Management – Maintenance

Experience: Minimum 8 years of MEP, HVAC, and ammonia refrigeration maintenance experience

Job Type: Full‑time Position

Overview

MEP Supervisor – Refrigeration Systems in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Facilities Services opportunity for an experienced mechanical maintenance professional who can oversee MEP operations, ammonia chillers, HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, contractor performance, safety compliance, and technical reporting across a mixed‑use masterplan development. This role is suited for a hands‑on supervisor with strong UAE maintenance experience, solid knowledge of refrigeration safety standards, and the ability to lead teams while maintaining reliable building services performance.

Role Context

The MEP Supervisor – Refrigeration Systems will lead daily operational and maintenance activities for critical MEP assets, with a strong focus on ammonia chillers, refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, pipelines, and associated mechanical infrastructure. The role supports stable facility operations by ensuring preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, contractor supervision, safety controls, compliance checks, and performance reporting are managed with discipline, technical accuracy, and strong attention to service continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of ammonia chillers, refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment, and related MEP assets across the assigned development.
• Monitor system performance, operating conditions, energy efficiency, equipment stability, alarms, faults, and service reliability.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities for chillers, refrigeration systems, pumps, pipelines, HVAC components, and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose technical faults and coordinate repair works, major overhauls, pump replacements, pipeline repairs, and specialist maintenance activities.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, maintenance procedures, engineering processes, and operational controls for refrigeration and MEP systems.
• Ensure maintenance work follows manufacturer recommendations, company policies, engineering codes, facility standards, and approved work procedures.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, facilities management protocols, OSHA Process Safety Management guidelines, and Risk Management Plan expectations.
• Identify site hazards, unsafe practices, system risks, and operational concerns, then take immediate action to mitigate them.
• Review contractor daily, weekly, and monthly logs, then consolidate key information into monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Manage contractor personnel, supervise work quality, monitor response times, and ensure service activities meet agreed cost, safety, and performance standards.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal teams, external contractors, facility stakeholders, service providers, and management representatives.
• Support management in setting facilities management guidelines, maintenance standards, reporting procedures, and compliance monitoring processes.
• Review technical drawings, P and IDs, engineering documents, equipment manuals, maintenance records, and operational data to support accurate decision‑making.
• Prepare technical reports, incident summaries, maintenance updates, performance records, and recommendations for management review.
• Influence technology decisions and maintenance strategies by applying practical expertise in ammonia refrigeration, HVAC systems, and mechanical services.
• Support emergency response readiness, hazardous material awareness, and safe handling procedures for refrigeration‑related operations.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with specialization in HVAC or ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in MEP maintenance, HVAC systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, and facilities operations.
• Practical maintenance experience within the UAE is required.
• Strong technical knowledge of ammonia chillers, refrigeration systems, HVAC equipment, pumps, pipelines, mechanical services, and mixed‑use development maintenance requirements.
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan compliance guidelines.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex technical drawings, P and IDs, engineering documentation, maintenance manuals, and system data.
• Experience leading preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, contractor supervision, and technical reporting.
• Certified training in IIAR standards, especially ANSI‑IIAR6 and ANSI‑IIAR7, is preferred.
• Completed HAZMAT or industrial emergency response training is preferred.
• Strong technical report‑writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly with management, contractors, and facility stakeholders.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Arabic language proficiency is an added advantage.
• Safety‑focused, technically confident, and capable of making practical decisions in live facility operations.

Skills Set

• MEP supervision
• Ammonia refrigeration systems
• HVAC maintenance
• Chiller operations
• Refrigeration maintenance
• Facilities management
• Mechanical maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Fault diagnosis
• Pump replacement
• Pipeline repair
• Contractor supervision
• FM compliance
• OSHA Process Safety Management
• Risk Management Plan
• IIAR standards
• ANSI‑IIAR6
• ANSI‑IIAR7
• HAZMAT awareness
• Industrial emergency response
• Technical drawings
• P and IDs
• Engineering documentation
• Technical report writing
• Maintenance logs
• Performance monitoring
• Regulatory compliance
• Site hazard control
• Stakeholder coordination
• Mixed‑use development operations
• Service cost monitoring
• Mechanical engineering

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong opportunity to supervise critical MEP and refrigeration systems within a large mixed‑use development in Abu Dhabi Emirate, where reliable HVAC performance, safe ammonia refrigeration operations, and disciplined facilities maintenance are essential to asset performance and occupant comfort. The position provides exposure to technical operations, contractor leadership, safety compliance, engineering reporting, and long‑term maintenance strategy within a global organization focused on quality, reliability, and professional growth.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction management, and infrastructure solutions company supporting complex development programs across the Middle East. In the United Arab Emirates, Parsons delivers civil engineering, facilities‑related technical services, utilities, transportation, buildings, environmental, public realm, and smart infrastructure solutions through practical engineering expertise, disciplined operations support, and quality‑focused project delivery.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
• Industry: Facilities Services
• Function: Facilities Management – Maintenance
• Salary: 12000-18000
• Gender: Any
• Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time