HVAC Technician

Atkins Realis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a skilled HVAC Technician. This position involves hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC systems. Candidates should have a certificate in HVAC, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to read and speak English. The job includes ensuring safety compliance and participating in maintenance schedules. This role offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working experience in HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Completion of secondary education followed by apprenticeship training.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain HVAC systems according to standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Participate in toolbox meetings and emergency call-outs.

Skills

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Leadership qualities

Computer literacy with MS Office

Education

Certificate/diploma in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a skilled HVAC Technician to support mechanical systems across diverse infrastructure projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role involves hands‑on installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.

Your Role

• Carry out the installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance activities of a wide range of mechanical equipment in a safe manner in accordance with client policies & procedures and accepted technical standards.
• Provide feedback and field updates to immediate supervisors and ensure all activities conform to client policies & procedures and accepted technical standards.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities as per prescribed schedules and task lists.
• Troubleshoot problems, analyze root causes to avoid recurrence, and provide permanent solutions.
• Conduct periodic testing, calibration, and functionality tests.
• Follow the permit to work procedure of the client.
• Ensure proper housekeeping while carrying out tasks.
• Report any abnormalities in the system to the supervisor.
• Actively participate in toolbox meetings.
• Attend emergency call‑outs as instructed by supervisors to minimize inconveniences to end users and damages to facilities.
• Ensure the safety of equipment, facilities, systems, and personnel during maintenance activities and after restoring normalcy.
• Contribute to the preparation of work reports, including daily reports, equipment failure reports, and incident/accident reports.
• Assist in maintaining records and files of work performed, in progress, and completed.
• Involve in commissioning activities of new projects.
• Adhere to various ISO & safety standards accreditation and regulations of the department. Carry out audits and complete action points to conform to international quality & safety management systems requirements (ISO 14001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 270001, ISO 10015, CIPS, etc.).

About You

• Knowledge of water‑cooled centrifugal chillers, air‑cooled reciprocating, scroll & screw chillers, air handling units, fan coil units, VRV systems, heat pumps, direct expansion units, precision air conditioning units, fume hoods, package air conditioners, split units, window air conditioners, deep freezers, central cold room/cold storages, cooling towers, building management systems, chillers system managers, PLC controlled HVAC equipment, electrical control panels – VFD & MCC of HVAC equipment, ducting, insulation, diffusers, IAQ – air quality checks, air balancing, and water balancing activities.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex equipment.
• Leadership qualities and a proactive attitude towards work beyond duty.
• Completion of secondary (12 years) education, followed by at least 5 years of apprenticeship training leading to a certificate/diploma in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the mentioned key result areas.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and understand technical manuals.
• Hands‑on field experience in the oil and gas industry & facilities management is preferred.
• Familiarity with technical standards & regulations.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of MS Office packages & emails.

Rewards & Benefits

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

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
• 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.

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