HVAC Technician

AtkinsRéalis Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to install, operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems for various facilities in Saudi Arabia. You will work on chillers, AHUs, FCUs, VRF/VRV systems, and related equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with project specs.

You will diagnose faults, read drawings, use method statements, and maintain logs while collaborating with engineers and other trades. GCC/UAE experience is preferred and ASHRAE/SMACNA/CIBSE familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–7 years of hands-on HVAC experience (project/facilities-based).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience in GCC/UAE projects preferred.
• Familiar with international standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, CIBSE – preferred).

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, maintain, and repair HVAC systems.
• Diagnose system faults and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Ensure refrigerant charging, pressure testing, vacuuming, and leak detection are conducted properly.
• Monitor system performance and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, local codes, and project quality requirements.
• Maintain service reports, maintenance logs, and records.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and other trades as required.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns when required.

Skills

HVAC installation

Testing & commissioning

Preventive maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Reading drawings

Electrical & control knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Education

Diploma/ITI in HVAC or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to install, operate, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential, commercial, or industrial facilities. The role ensures HVAC systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.

Your role

• Install, test, commission, maintain, and repair HVAC systems including:
  • Chillers, AHUs, FCUs, DX units, VRF/VRV systems.
  • Split & packaged units, exhaust/fresh air systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as per schedules.
• Diagnose system faults and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Ensure refrigerant charging, pressure testing, vacuuming, and leak detection are conducted properly.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, local codes, and project quality requirements.
• Maintain service reports, maintenance logs, and records.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and other trades as required.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns when required.

About you

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/ITI in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–7 years of hands‑on HVAC experience (project/facilities-based).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience in GCC/UAE projects preferred.
• Familiar with international standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, CIBSE – preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• HVAC installation, testing & commissioning.
• Preventive & breakdown maintenance.
• Fault diagnosis & troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of refrigerants and handling procedures.
• Ability to work from drawings and method statements.
• Basic electrical & control panel knowledge.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Craft Labor / RPSS

At AtkinsRéalis_, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. _