Chiller Engineer
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About the Role
Enova by Veolia is looking for a Chiller Engineer to manage the operation, maintenance, and optimization of chiller systems and district cooling facilities in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 5-7 years of experience with centrifugal and screw chillers.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the operation and maintenance of water cooled and air cooled chillers, chilled water distribution systems, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated plant equipment
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on chillers and chilled water plant equipment
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control related faults affecting chiller and district cooling plant performance
- Monitor plant performance parameters including chiller efficiency, energy consumption, chilled water temperatures, flow rates, and system pressures
- Analyze plant operating data and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance
- Support the commissioning, testing, and performance verification of new chillers, plant upgrades, and retrofit projects
- Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Coordinate major overhauls, shutdowns, and maintenance activities with internal teams, OEMs, and specialist contractors
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of BMS, SCADA systems, and plant control systems
- Review and verify maintenance records, operating logs, technical reports, and performance data
- Participate in energy optimization initiatives, plant efficiency assessments, and sustainability programs
- Support spare parts planning, inventory management, and lifecycle replacement strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 5 7 years of relevant experience in operation and maintenance of centrifugal and screw chillers, chilled water plants, or district cooling facilities
- Strong technical knowledge of centrifugal chillers and chiller preventive maintenance
- Proficiency in diagnosing refrigeration cycle issues, compressor faults, and control system abnormalities
- Experience with BMS, SCADA, PLC controls, and plant automation systems
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Job Summary
- The role is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and optimization of chiller systems, chilled water plants, and district cooling facilities to ensure reliable, efficient, and uninterrupted cooling services.
- The role supports preventive and corrective maintenance activities, plant performance optimization, energy management initiatives, and technical assessments while ensuring compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- The position works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to maximize equipment reliability, plant efficiency, and asset lifecycle performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the operation and maintenance of water cooled and air cooled chillers, chilled water distribution systems, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated plant equipment.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on chillers and chilled water plant equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and maintenance best practices.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control related faults affecting chiller and district cooling plant performance.
- Monitor plant performance parameters including chiller efficiency, energy consumption, chilled water temperatures, flow rates, and system pressures.
- Analyze plant operating data and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
- Support the commissioning, testing, and performance verification of new chillers, plant upgrades, and retrofit projects.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize recurrence.
- Coordinate major overhauls, shutdowns, and maintenance activities with internal teams, OEMs, and specialist contractors.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA systems, and plant control systems associated with chilled water and district cooling operations.
- Review and verify maintenance records, operating logs, technical reports, and performance data.
- Participate in energy optimization initiatives, plant efficiency assessments, and sustainability programs.
- Support spare parts planning, inventory management, and lifecycle replacement strategies for critical plant assets.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
Minimum Experience
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of centrifugal and screw chillers, chilled water plants – Air Cooled and Water Cooled, or district cooling facilities.
- Preference for candidates with experience working with Chiller OEMs (e.g., OEM service teams or authorized service providers) and District Cooling Plants.
Job Specific Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of centrifugal chillers.
- Strong knowledge of chiller preventive maintenance, including annual maintenance activities and condenser cleaning procedures.
- Thorough understanding of chilled water generation, distribution systems, and district cooling plant operations.
- Knowledge of cooling towers, condenser water systems, variable flow systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and thermal energy storage systems.
- Familiarity with HVAC and district cooling industry standards, manufacturer maintenance procedures, and local regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in diagnosing refrigeration cycle issues, compressor faults, heat transfer inefficiencies, and control system abnormalities.
- Strong understanding of refrigerants, refrigerant management practices, and environmental compliance requirements.
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA platforms, PLC controls, and plant automation systems.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, technical manuals, control schematics, and engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and condition based maintenance techniques.
- Good understanding of chilled water treatment, including water quality testing, key water chemistry parameters, corrosion inhibitors, and recommended concentration levels.
- Familiarity with chiller safety interlocks, control sequences, and troubleshooting.
Tools & Methods, HSEQ
- Abide by the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality, (HSEQ) policy, procedures necessary for the good conduct and safety of the workplace.
- It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable to the compliance of Enova’s HSEQ policy, operating procedures, as well as being compliant to local legislation.
- The Employee shall seek clarification and guidance in specific cases or whenever one feels necessary.
Customer Relations
- Develop and maintain proactive working relationships with clients, authorities, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Provide technical recommendations and support to clients regarding plant performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and asset optimization.
- Participate in technical meetings and present plant performance reports and improvement recommendations when required.
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