SENIOR FOREMAN - HVAC

Drydocks World; Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Drydocks World in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced HVAC Supervisor to lead planning, assignment, and supervision of HVAC and refrigeration activities across marine, offshore, and oil & gas projects.

You will coordinate with foremen and technicians, review drawings, ensure quality and safety, and deliver projects on time while maintaining strict compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years HVAC experience with 5–7 years in supervision.
• Experience in Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of air conditioning, refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use testing instruments.
• HVAC certifications and leadership training are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate HVAC and refrigeration jobs to foremen and technicians.
• Supervise installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and quality checks on HVAC equipment.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors as required.

Skills

HVAC supervision

Project planning

Reading drawings

Quality & safety

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HVAC testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for planning assigning and supervising HVAC and refrigeration activities to ensure projects are completed safely efficiently and within scheduled timelines Coordinate with foremen and technicians monitor work progress and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards in marine offshore and oil gas environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and allocate HVAC and refrigeration jobs to foremen and technicians.
• Supervise installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and quality checks on HVAC equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and industry standards.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of HVAC experience, including 5-7 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of air conditioning, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read and comment on technical drawings and use testing/measuring instruments.
• Relevant HVAC certifications and leadership training are an advantage.