Marine HVAC Commissioning Engineer: System Start-up and QA

The Joiner; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joiner is seeking a Marine HVAC commissioning specialist to lead on-site activities aboard ships. You will review drawings, supervise installation, and perform pre-commissioning tasks to ensure systems operate to specification.

You will test AHUs, FCUs, chillers, pumps, and related equipment, conduct balancing and start-up, and prepare detailed reports while coordinating with shipyard teams. Compliance with safety and environmental standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities for Marine HVAC systems, including ventilation, air-conditioning, chilled water, and exhaust systems.
• Review HVAC drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, layouts, and commissioning procedures.
• Supervise installation and ensure HVAC equipment is installed as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Perform pre-commissioning inspections, functional testing, and system start-up activities.
• Test and commission AHUs, FCUs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, ventilation fans, dampers, ducts, and associated equipment.
• Conduct air balancing, water balancing, pressure testing, leak testing, and temperature/humidity performance checks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, control, and HVAC system-related issues during commissioning.
• Coordinate with shipyard teams, subcontractors, vendors, electrical teams, and automation/BMS engineers.
• Verify HVAC system performance against design parameters and project requirements.
• Prepare commissioning checklists, test reports, punch-list reports, and handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with marine classification, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Support sea trials, harbor trials, and final system acceptance activities where required.
• Identify commissioning issues and implement corrective actions within project timelines.

Job description

The Joiner is seeking a Marine HVAC commissioning specialist to lead on-site activities aboard ships. You will review drawings, supervise installation, and perform pre-commissioning tasks to ensure systems operate to specification.

You will test AHUs, FCUs, chillers, pumps, and related equipment, conduct balancing and start-up, and prepare detailed reports while coordinating with shipyard teams. Compliance with safety and environmental standards is essential.