HVAC Lead Engineer - Offshore Platforms
Location: Kuala Lumpur / Site (as required)
Employment Type: 2-Year Contract
Overview:
Leads the design and execution of HVAC systems for offshore facilities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, offshore standards, and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead HVAC engineering for living quarters, technical buildings, and process modules
- Develop design basis, system philosophies, and detailed specifications
- Review design calculations, equipment data sheets, and vendor documents
- Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Instrumentation)
- Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, ISO, API, DNV, NORSOK, and offshore standards
- Support constructability, installation, and commissioning reviews
- Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 15 years' HVAC design experience, with 8+ years in offshore oil and gas
- Strong knowledge of offshore HVAC principles including pressurisation, explosion protection, and noise control
- Proficiency with HVAC load calculations and simulation software (HAP, Elite, etc.)
- Familiarity with HVAC control systems and integration with DCS/ESD systems
- Excellent communication and coordination skills