Head of Commissioning – Buildings & HVAC
Overview
A major onshore energy infrastructure project is seeking a Head of Commissioning for Buildings and HVAC systems. This senior role is responsible for leading all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities across large-scale industrial buildings, office facilities, and associated HVAC systems. The role involves coordinating multi-discipline teams, managing contractors, and ensuring delivery in line with technical specifications, safety standards, and project milestones.
Work Assignment Details
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Location: Qatar Onshore
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Worksite: Onshore office and site-based environment
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Assignment term: 36 months
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Working hours: 8–10 hours per day
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Working pattern: 6 days per week, approximately 26 days per month
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Leave rotation: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Key Responsibilities
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Lead all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for Buildings and HVAC scope across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
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Steward contractor execution to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of systems including controls, chilled water, and refrigeration equipment
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Coordinate with multi-discipline teams including electrical, instrumentation, process, mechanical, and civil to resolve technical issues and interface challenges
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Review design implementation and execution of building and HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with project standards, codes, safety criteria, and cyber security requirements
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Oversee contractor resource management, planning, schedules, milestones, and reporting
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Monitor and validate progress, identify risks, and provide recovery plans as needed
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Ensure accurate documentation, completions records, audits, and reporting for all activities
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Share lessons learned and provide guidance to improve execution efficiency and quality
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Support integration of Brownfield and Greenfield commissioning requirements
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied sciences, or related field
Knowledge and Experience
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Minimum 10 years of EPC project experience within Buildings and HVAC disciplines
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8 years design experience as a Lead HVAC Engineer, 2 years commissioning experience of HVAC systems
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Experience in industrial building types such as electrical substations, battery rooms, instrumentation rooms, office and administration buildings, warehouses, utilities, and storage facilities
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Refrigeration system design experience is an advantage
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Experience on large oil & gas or LNG facilities and lump-sum EPC projects
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Knowledge of Greenfield and Brownfield commissioning practices
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Previous experience working in Middle East energy projects is advantageous
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Broad understanding of engineering execution including design standards, specifications, codes, safety, cyber security, construction, and operations
Technical and Business Skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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Strong organisational, planning, and coordination capability
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Technical expertise in HVAC and building systems with effective prioritisation and management skills
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Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and interface management skills