HVAC Technical Solutions Manager

barghest building performance pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barghest Building Performance Pte. Ltd. seeks a senior HVAC specialist to lead commissioning and optimisation of chiller plants, AHUs and ACMV systems.

You will drive energy efficiency improvements and ensure performance targets are met across projects in Singapore and beyond. The role requires 7–10 years of HVAC experience, strong client-facing and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to deliver measurable energy savings and improved life-cycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• SCEM certification or Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessor (EEO) will be an added advantage.
• Experience: 7–10 years in HVAC with strong technical expertise.
• Proven ability to manage senior-level customer communications and technical presentations.
• Strong operational HVAC experience and ability to handle difficult situations.
• Experience with energy efficiency initiatives and building performance optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and fine-tuning of chiller plants, AHUs, and ACMV systems to meet target performance.
• Drive energy-saving performance at project completion and achieve design COP targets.
• Establish baseline operating conditions and develop recommendations for optimal efficiency.
• Proactively anticipate performance or integration issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients for enhancements and performance improvements.
• Support business development by contributing technical insights during proposals and client meetings.

Skills

Senior HVAC expertise

Client-facing communication

Project coordination

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

SCEM certified

EEO Assessor (advantage)

Green Mark certification (advantage)

Job description

Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting

• Subject matter expert for chiller plants, pumps, cooling towers, air handling systems, automation & controls, and ACMV systems.
• Perform detailed plant and performance analysis, root cause identification, and corrective action planning for underperforming equipment. Analyse and provide solutions.
• Provide rapid solutions to field ational issues during enhancement or fine-tuning activities
• Conduct detailed on-site measurement and verification using industry-standard tools:
• Water-side instrumentation: Ultrasonic flow meters, differential pressure gauges, and temperature sensors
• Air-side instrumentation: Anemometers, temperature and humidity sensors
• Chiller performance measurements: Refrigerant pressure measurement – manometers
• Prepare Functional Design Specification (FDS) for chiller plant and optimisation strategy
• Evaluate and derive solution for air distribution systems for balancing issues, duct leakage, improper damper operations, and thermal comfort inconsistencies

System Design Validation & Optimization

• Review HVAC design documents (schematics, layout plans, control logic) to identify potential performance or constructability issues.
• Recommend modifications for better efficiency, life cycle cost, maintainability, and compatibility.
• Ensure designs support energy code and regulatory compliance
• Ensure designs future scalability and maintainability.

Commissioning & Performance

• Lead commissioning and fine-tuning of chiller plants, AHUs, and ACMV systems to ensure systems meet or exceed target performance.
• Drive energy saving performance at project completion, ensuring systems meet or exceed design COP (kW/RT).
• Establish baseline operating conditions of existing chiller plants and develop recommendations for achieving optimal efficiency with technical justifications
• Proactively anticipate potential performance or integration issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure seamless implementation without any operational disruption to client facilities.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and contractors for chiller enhancement and performance optimisation work.
• Liaise effectively with clients, providing technical advice, updates, and system improvement proposals.
• Keep internal teams informed on client issues and system updates and upgrades
• Support business development by contributing technical insights during proposal preparation, client meetings, and post-project evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience

Education & Certification

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) or Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessor (EEO Assessor) will be added advantage.

Technical Skills and Experience

• 1.EngineeringDegree with minimum 7-10 years of strong technical experience in HVAC area
• 2.Experiencedin managing senior level customer in technical presentation and communication
• 3.Strongoperational experience on HVAC
• 4.Strongability to handle difficult operational situations
• 5.SCEMcertified
• 6.Preferablywith EEOA and Green Mark certifications