HVAC Project Engineer

Jotun; Nilai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jotun Academy

Inclusive culture

Flexi Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jotun in Nilai, Malaysia, seeks a Systems Engineer to lead HVAC and Fire Fighting (FF) systems for a new production facility. You will work with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and global experts to ensure design, installation, and commissioning meet engineering standards and project requirements.

Based in Nilai and reporting to the Project Manager, you will review drawings, coordinate FAT/inspections, monitor site activities, and ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in HVAC or related field.
• ATEX installations experience in chemical/paint/oil & gas projects.
• Familiar with Auto CAD and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, construction, commissioning, and handover of HVAC and FF systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure HVAC and FF systems are delivered in compliance with engineering standards, regulations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and Group Technical teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, and project planning activities to identify optimal engineering solutions.
• Monitor site activities, conduct inspections, and ensure works are executed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
• Review and approve HVAC and FF equipment, materials, fittings, and technical documentation before installation.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality workmanship.
• Track project progress, report milestones, and identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Support technical bid evaluations, contractor selection, and value engineering initiatives.
• Participate in FAT, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Verify mechanical completion and readiness for commissioning of HVAC and FF systems.
• Ensure risk assessments are conducted and mitigation actions followed up with stakeholders.
• Support handover of systems to operations with complete project documentation.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE throughout project execution.

Skills

English fluency

ATEX experience

Education

Bachelor Degree in HVAC

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Summary: You will play a key role in the successful delivery of HVAC and Fire Fighting (FF) systems for our new production facility in Nilai. This role works closely with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and global technical experts, ensure systems are designed, installed, and commissioned in compliance with Jotun engineering standards, project requirements, and industry best practices.

This role will be based in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, reporting to Project Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the design, construction, commissioning, and handover of HVAC and Fire Fighting (FF) systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all HVAC and FF systems are delivered in compliance with Jotun engineering standards, applicable regulations, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and Group Technical teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, technical evaluations, and project planning activities to identify optimal engineering solutions.
• Monitor site activities, conduct inspections, and ensure works are executed safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards.
• Review and approve HVAC and FF equipment, materials, fittings, and technical documentation before installation.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality workmanship.
• Track project progress, report key milestones, and proactively identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Support technical bid evaluations, contractor selection, and value engineering initiatives.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Verify mechanical completion and readiness for commissioning of HVAC and FF systems.
• Ensure risk assessments are conducted and follow up on mitigation actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the successful handover of systems to operations, ensuring all project requirements and documentation are completed.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE requirements throughout project execution.

Qualification:

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree in relevant HVAC fields.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in factory construction projects.
• Experience in ATEX installations, especially in chemical/paint/oil & gas projects.
• Familiar with tools like: Auto CAD and Naviswork (3D).
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

What We Look For:

• Performs Inspections: Reviewing text, numbers, or physical objects and comparing to each other or to a standard to ensure completeness, accuracy, and identification of flaws or defects.
• Collaborates: Willingly working with others towards common goals, understanding the responsibilities, activities and ways to foster business interrelationships.
• Generates Solutions: Identifying problems, critically reviewing facts, recognising the root causes, and providing multiple, practical and sound solutions.
• Think Systemically: Recognising the complex interrelationships among business activities and understanding the "big picture" of how decisions impact the overall business, other units, outcomes or processes.
• Prioritises: Allocating attention, effort, and resources based on perceived value, importance, urgency, and other personal, organisational, and political factors.
• Takes Initiative: Taking proactive and constructive action at work with little or no direction from others.

What We Offer:

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• Flexi Medical Benefits (Outpatient, Health Screening, Dental & Optical) are offered.