HVAC Project Engineer (Contract)

Jotun; Nilai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Inclusive culture

Flexi medical benefits

Job summary

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an HVAC/FF project engineer for our Nilai facility. You will support design, construction, commissioning, and handover of HVAC and Fire Fighting systems, ensuring alignment with Jotun standards and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers, review designs, participate in FAT and commissioning, and drive safe, on-time delivery with high quality. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in HVAC fields; minimum 4 years in factory construction projects; ATEX installation experience in chemical/paint/oil & gas projects; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Support design, construction, commissioning, and handover of HVAC and FF systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all HVAC and FF systems meet engineering standards, regulations, and specifications.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and group technical teams for successful project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, evaluations, and planning to identify optimal engineering solutions.
• Monitor site activities, inspections, and ensure safety, schedule, and quality.

Skills

AutoCAD

Navisworks

English proficiency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in HVAC

Tools

Navisworks (3D)

AutoCAD

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

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.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

19.11.2026

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Malaysia and Singapore were established in 1983 and 1971, respectively. With the consolidation of Jotun Malaysia & Singapore in 2016, the organisation has consistently delivered strong growth and profitability to become today one of the main contributors to our business in the South East Asia and Pacific region. The company operates three factories in Shah Alam and Nilai and has a wide network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, providing efficient and timely response to our customers. Our aim is to develop employees through a culture of continuous feedback, learning and growth.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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