FPSO HVAC Lead

NES Fircroft; Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NES Fircroft is seeking a senior Lead HVAC Engineer (FPSO) to lead and coordinate the HVAC discipline across detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up phases on an offshore FPSO project.

The role requires strong leadership for multi-disciplinary interfaces, a track record in offshore oil & gas HVAC design, and fluent English. Travel to contractor facilities and offshore sites is expected during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Strong HVAC design experience for offshore installations.
• Oil & Gas HVAC experience is essential.
• 10+ years in major Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven leadership, communication and teamwork skills; fluent English.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate HVAC scope during detailed design and procurement.
• Oversee HVAC activities by main contractor and subcontractors.
• Ensure timely, quality HVAC design, construction and commissioning deliverables.
• Review technical deliverables and participate in design reviews.
• Monitor performance of contractors and FATs where required.
• Ensure HVAC systems meet project requirements and standards.
• Support procurement, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up.
• Manage interfaces with Process, Technical Safety, Electrical and Architecture.
• Address queries and design changes to avoid delays.
• Report progress and risks to Engineering Management and propose actions.
• Contribute to lessons learned and knowledge sharing.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

HVAC design

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Description du poste

Lead HVAC Engineer (FPSO) – Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading and coordinating all HVAC engineering activities for an FPSO project throughout detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up preparation phases. The position acts as the focal point for HVAC discipline delivery, ensuring technical quality, schedule compliance, safety, operability, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the HVAC scope during detailed design and procurement.
• Oversee HVAC engineering activities performed by the main contractor and subcontractors.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of HVAC design, construction, and commissioning documentation.
• Review key technical deliverables and participate in technical meetings and design reviews.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance, including attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) where required.
• Ensure HVAC systems are designed for consistency, optimization, flexibility, operability, and compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Support procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Manage interfaces with other disciplines including Process, Technical Safety, Electrical, and Architectural teams.
• Proactively address engineering queries, technical issues, design changes, and project risks to avoid delays.
• Report progress, risks, and critical issues to Engineering Management and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned, methodology enhancements, and knowledge sharing.

Working Environment

• International, multicultural project environment.
• Residential assignment based at contractor engineering and construction facilities.
• Frequent travel and offshore/site visits may be required.

Duration & Location

• Start: September 2026 (subject to Final Investment Decision).
• Duration: Approximately 1 to 4 years following contract award.
• Renewable: Yes.
• Location: Contractor engineering and construction site.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Strong HVAC design experience, including calculations for large offshore installations.
• Significant Oil & Gas HVAC experience.
• More than 10 years of professional experience in major Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Fluent English.

Overall Profile

A senior HVAC engineering specialist with extensive offshore Oil & Gas experience, capable of managing contractors, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, reducing project risk, and ensuring successful delivery of HVAC systems throughout the FPSO project lifecycle.