Senior HVAC Engineer

Responsible to supervise execution of the Mechanical/HVAC work within allotted time, productivity, quality and safety standards and in accordance with specifications and drawings. To ensure conveyance of information on drawings to the site Supervisory staff with sufficient clarity to ensure understanding. Responsible for coordination and milestones including, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning and handover. Problem resolution, in advance of impact on the works and interface with other departments in the Construction Management Team.

KEY RESULT AREA:

• Knowledge of Designing, developing, coordinating, HVAC services and all related infrastructure services.

Knowledge of documentation & procedures required for testing, balancing and commissioning of equipment/services.

• Assists in the development, review and approval of construction plans, including goals and objectives, work breakdown structure, detailed scope descriptions, detailed schedules, risk management approach, milestone descriptions, Shop drawings, as-built drawings, budgets and staffing requirements.

Able to read and interpret and prepare the HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting and P&ID drawings and quantities wherever required.

• Able to review and interpret the Mechanical specifications along with overall MEP specifications.

Assists in the introduction of new methods of construction, equipment, and machinery to improve the construction process.

• Manages, expedites, and supports consultants and construction document submittals, budgets, and schedules.

Operates in an environment conducive of logistic planning and productivity measurement.

• Coordinates with the MEP Construction manager, Project Manager and Superintendent/Foreman to optimize allocation of manpower, material and equipment for assigned projects.

Responsible for the timely delivery of required site forms including all Material delivery notes (with authorized signature and ID number), Master Labor Card, and Daily Activity Report and other information as required for Projects Control.

Coordinates with MEP procurement team to order material and equipment as needed.

Implements the safety rules and regulations are communicated to the workforce and that they are fully enforced.

Monitors all project team construction works, subcontractor works to ensure their compliance with the job specifications and time plan.

Ensures controlled material/equipment wastage at site.

Responsible for monitoring and analyzing labor attendance and productivity.

Prepares look-ahead schedules for Mechanical works.

Assists MEP manager in updating progress on site to Planning on a weekly basis.

Ensures his site image is in compliance with Company standards and policies.

Assists in the issuance of information required for the weekly and monthly progress reports and progress photographs.

Translates look ahead programs with MEP manager to working schedules for the site supervisory staff.

Maintains a digital photo data base of the site to meet record requirements and management defined marketing needs.

Conducts daily meetings with site supervisors to organize work scope for the day/next day.

Records changes for the delivery of As-Built Drawings for his projects.

Assists with the development of new Engineering standards and maintains and improves existing standards and guidelines, implementing industry and company best practices.

Acts as a subject matter expert regarding some mechanical engineering activities.

Interacts closely with internal teams to ensure that project needs and objectives are met.

Prepares engineering scope documents, exhibits, budgets, specifications, schedules, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Leads or participates in project meetings and conference calls.

Produces quality engineering plans, studies, and specifications while ensuring compliance with department, project, company, utility, regional electrical entity, and industry requirements and standards.

Participates in engineering, design, and construction review processes.

Leads and conducts value-engineering studies of alternative design approaches.

Interprets plans, specifications, drawings, and documents related to engineering and construction.

Leads or assists with investigations of mechanical-related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.

Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

• Must have a BE / B.Tech in Mechanical
• Experience with requirements of KSA and Civil Defence would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge on all international HVAC codes/standards like NFPA, ASHRAE, SMACNA, CIBSE, ASTM, ASME, SASO, SBC, etc., and other codes related to trade.

Knowledge:

Detailed engineering, construction process testing and commissioning knowledge in Air conditioning, Ventilation, Plumbing, Firefighting, water treatment process and BMS services for hotels, commercial and light industrial buildings.

In continuation to above knowledge on below mentioned systems is sought:

• Air cooled chillers up to 500 TR each (Knowledge on VSD type chillers is sought)
• Chilled water systems.
• Parking ventilation system.
• HVAC Ducting system/Air conditioning.
• Instrumentation
• Any other system that may be necessary.

Outline knowledge of civil and architectural design.

Knowledge of the overall construction processes and operating practices.

Knowledge of the project planning would be an added advantage.

Thorough knowledge on process involving design, selection, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing & commissioning of MEP services is required.

Thorough knowledge of CAD, REVIT is preferred.

Interpret drawings, safety training, computer skills and communications skills in English Language (read, write and speak).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent