Site Engineer Commissioning HVAC

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Ghobash Group, is seeking an experienced HVAC Commissioning Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities on on-site ADNOC-related projects in Abu Dhabi.

You will review drawings, prepare procedures, verify installations, and lead testing across AHUs, FCUs, chilled water, DX, and related systems, coordinating with Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and BMS teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of HVAC experience with commissioning expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, or industrial projects preferred.
• Hands-on commissioning HVAC systems for large facilities.
• Experience with HVAC control systems and instrumentation.
• GCC project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute HVAC pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and start-up activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, datasheets, equipment schedules, and procedures.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, checklists, and handover documentation.
• Verify installation completion and system readiness for commissioning.
• Commission AHUs, FCUs, chilled water, DX, ventilation, exhaust, fresh air, and pressurization systems.
• Conduct functional testing and performance verification.
• Coordinate with disciplines and vendors during testing.
• Prepare commissioning reports and test records.
• Monitor progress and report to Commissioning Manager.
• Support start-up and final handover.

Skills

HVAC commissioning

Start-up activities

Equipment testing

Team coordination

BMS interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant HVAC experience, with significant experience in commissioning and start-up activities.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant disciplines.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, or industrial projects is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in commissioning HVAC systems for large-scale industrial facilities.
• Experience working with HVAC control systems, BMS, and associated instrumentation.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
• GCC project experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Personal Attributes:

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.

Department: Services