Specialist HVAC Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Specialist HVAC Engineer to lead design review, coordination, and execution of offshore HVAC systems for oil and gas facilities, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes throughout FEED and EPC phases.

You will collaborate across Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Safety teams, review vendor documents, support procurement, and participate in HAZID/HAZOP and start-up activities, delivering safe and efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering certification or Chartered status preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant Oil & Gas or Petrochemical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review HVAC engineering deliverables for offshore facilities during FEED and EPC.
• Review contractor HVAC designs, calculations, specs and bid evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, API, ISO and ADNOC Engineering Standards.
• Review load calculations, ventilation, duct routing and smoke management systems.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil/Structural, Safety and Construction disciplines.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing technical queries and vendor offers.
• Provide technical guidance during construction, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Offshore HVAC design

HVAC load calculations

Multidisciplinary coordination

Hazard and safety design

Vendor document review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering certification preferred

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today\'s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

The Specialist HVAC Engineer is responsible for providing specialist engineering support for the design review, coordination and execution of HVAC systems for offshore oil and gas facilities. The role involves ensuring that all HVAC engineering activities comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements and project quality objectives throughout the FEED and EPC phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and review HVAC engineering deliverables for offshore oil and gas facilities during FEED and EPC phases.
• Review contractor HVAC designs, calculations, specifications, equipment data sheets and technical bid evaluations.
• Ensure HVAC systems comply with ADNOC standards, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, API, ISO and other applicable international codes.
• Review HVAC load calculations, ventilation studies, equipment sizing, duct routing, pressurization philosophy and smoke management systems.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil/Structural, Architectural, Safety and Construction disciplines to ensure integrated engineering solutions.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability, Model Reviews and Design Reviews.
• Review vendor documents and provide timely technical comments and approvals.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing technical queries, bid evaluations and vendor offers.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Review engineering changes, deviations, concession requests and technical clarifications.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with project schedules, quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Support FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering certification or Chartered Engineer status is preferred.

Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university; or a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the GCC region is required.
• Proven experience in both FEED and EPC project execution.
• Offshore project experience is required.
• ADNOC offshore experience is required.
• Previous experience in a PMC environment is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Offshore HVAC design and engineering.
• HVAC load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Hazardous area ventilation design.
• Pressurized HVAC systems.
• Smoke management and life safety systems.
• HVAC equipment specification and vendor document review.
• Technical bid evaluation.
• Engineering calculations and design verification.
• Multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
• Commissioning and start-up support.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE SMACNA NFPA API ISO and ADNOC Engineering Standards.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Moving forward together

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. We\'re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and are heard.

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.

Required Experience

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