HVAC Site Supervisor

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Cairns, Australia, is seeking an experienced HVAC Site Supervisor to lead installation, commissioning, testing, and project documentation for commercial HVAC projects across Queensland. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver safe, on-time outcomes and maintain high quality standards.

Ideal candidates hold an HVAC or Electrical trade qualification with 5+ years in commercial HVAC, strong leadership and communication, and a white card.

Qualifications

• Essential Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification with HVAC/Refrigeration focus.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial HVAC, installation, construction or project delivery.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage site activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC installation, commissioning, service and maintenance across project sites.
• Coordinate site labour, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve milestones safely.
• Monitor productivity and ensure schedules and delivery targets are met.
• Conduct site inspections ensuring safety, quality and compliance.
• Maintain project documentation and site records.

Skills

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Electrical Trade Qualification

Experience in commercial HVAC

Project coordination

Strong communication

Safety leadership

Driver's Licence

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Shape the Future of Smart Buildings with Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we're transforming how buildings perform. As a global leader in smart building technologies, integrated building systems, and advanced HVAC solutions, we help customers create safer, healthier, and more sustainable environments. Our solutions support some of Australia's most critical industries, including mining, healthcare, data centres, pharmaceuticals, education, industrial manufacturing, and commercial infrastructure. Through innovation, energy-efficient technologies, and world-class service delivery, we're helping organisations reduce carbon emissions while improving operational performance. With over 140 years of global industry leadership, Johnson Controls offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry.

Why Join Us?

• Work on diverse and technically challenging HVAC projects across Far North Queensland
• Join a global industry leader with strong local support and genuine career development opportunities
• Be part of a team delivering innovative building and smart technology solutions
• Competitive salary package and long-term career growth pathways
• Collaborative, safety-focused culture where your contribution is valued

About the Role

Based in Cairns, this role offers the opportunity to lead the delivery of commercial HVAC projects across Queensland and surrounding regions. As the HVAC Site Supervisor, you will oversee site installation, commissioning, testing, quality assurance, and project documentation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams, you will coordinate site activities, drive project outcomes, and provide hands‑on leadership throughout project delivery. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced HVAC Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Electrician, Leading Hand, or Site Supervisor looking to progress their career with a market‑leading organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate HVAC installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance activities across project sites
• Manage site labour, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve project milestones safely and efficiently
• Monitor site productivity and ensure project schedules and delivery targets are met
• Conduct site inspections and audits to maintain safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, plant, and site resources to support project execution
• Provide hands‑on leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to site personnel
• Support commissioning, testing, defect resolution, and project handover activities
• Ensure all works comply with customer specifications, company procedures, and quality assurance requirements
• Maintain accurate reporting, project documentation, and site records
• Identify and proactively resolve technical, operational, and site‑related issues
• Contribute to project performance by balancing customer, commercial, and operational requirements
• Champion a strong safety culture and lead by example in all site activities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Essential Mechanical Trade Qualification (HVAC/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) or Electrical Trade Qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the commercial HVAC industry, ideally across installation, construction, retrofit, or project delivery environments
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, construction methodologies, and site-based project delivery
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, subcontractors, and project activities
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and building strong client relationships
• Current Driver's Licence Construction White Card
• Passion for safety leadership, hazard identification, and continuous improvement

Desirable

• Previous Site Supervisor, Leading Hand, or Team Leader experience
• Experience delivering commercial HVAC construction or retrofit projects
• Exposure to Building Management Systems (BMS) and controls technologies
• Experience with AutoCAD, BIM, Microsoft Project, or Visio
• Additional industry certifications including Working at Heights, EWP, First Aid, or similar

Build Your Future with Johnson Controls

If you're an experienced HVAC Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, Electrician, Leading Hand, or Site Supervisor looking for the next challenge, this is your opportunity to join a global industry leader delivering some of Far North Queensland's most exciting building and infrastructure projects.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.