HVAC Lead Inspector

Airswift; España; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced HVAC Lead Inspector to oversee QA/QC, witness FATs, and perform comprehensive site verification across a large offshore converter platform project from fabrication through commissioning. You will certify HVAC workmanship, review supplier documentation, and ensure compliance with project QA standards.

As lead, you will coordinate inspection teams, manage NCRs and punch lists, and report progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical qualification in HVAC, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years' experience in HVAC QA/QC inspection, testing, commissioning, or verification activities.
• 5+ years on offshore, marine, shipbuilding, offshore substation, HVDC, or oil & gas projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC quality assurance and inspection activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests for HVAC equipment and verify test documentation.
• Coordinate and lead HVAC inspection teams during fabrication and construction activities.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide regular updates to project stakeholders.

Skills

HVAC QA/QC

Offshore inspection

Leadership

FAT witnessing

Education

HVAC/Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

NEBB

BSRIA

VDI 6022

Job description

We're supporting a major offshore energy infrastructure project in the search for an experienced HVAC Lead Inspector to oversee verification, supplier surveillance, FATs, construction inspections, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities across a large-scale offshore converter platform project. Wcting as the technical authority for HVAC inspection activities from early design verification through to commissioning and offshore hook-up phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead HVAC quality assurance and inspection activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contractor documentation, verification plans, ITPs, FAT procedures, and test documentation.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests for HVAC equipment including AHUs, chillers, fans, fire dampers, cooling units, weather louvres, and dry coolers.
• Conduct supplier surveillance and quality inspections at international manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate and lead HVAC inspection teams during fabrication and construction activities.
• Verify HVAC ductwork, piping, supports, equipment installation, preservation, and commissioning readiness.
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, punch list items, and quality documentation.
• Participate in mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, harbour acceptance testing, and offshore commissioning activities.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide regular updates to project stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Degree or technical qualification in HVAC, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in HVAC QA/QC inspection, testing, commissioning, or verification activities.
• Minimum 5 years' experience on offshore, marine, shipbuilding, offshore substation, HVDC, or oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience witnessing HVAC FATs, ductwork leak testing, TAB activities, and HVAC commissioning.
• Previous experience leading and coordinating inspection teams.
• Valid work and travel eligibility for Europe and the UAE.
• Willingness to travel globally and undertake long-term assignment work in Dubai and offshore locations.
• Desirable: Experience on HVDC converter platforms or offshore substations.
• Previous Owner's Engineer / Owner's Representative experience.
• NEBB, TABB, BSRIA, EU F-Gas or VDI 6022 certifications.
• Experience with DNV certification requirements and offshore commissioning campaigns.