Specialist HVAC Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project
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About the Role
KBR seeks a Specialist HVAC Engineer for an Offshore Water Injection Project based in Abu Dhabi with relocation to Spain. The role involves designing, reviewing, and executing HVAC systems for ADNOC Offshore facilities, ensuring compliance with standards and supporting all project phases from FEED to commissioning.
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Responsibilities
- Perform HVAC design calculations for offshore platforms, substations, control rooms, accommodation modules, and utility buildings.
- Develop HVAC system design basis, philosophies, specifications, and technical reports.
- Prepare and review HVAC Load Calculations, Ventilation and Pressurization Studies, Equipment Data Sheets, Layouts, Ducting Drawings, Air Distribution Schematics, and Equipment Schedules.
- Design HVAC systems for hazardous and non hazardous offshore areas, ensuring compliance with hazardous area classification requirements.
- Develop and review pressurization systems for electrical and control rooms.
- Specify and review HVAC equipment including AHUs, Chillers, Package HVAC Units, Precision AC Units, Exhaust Fans, Fresh Air Fans, Pressurization Units, Duct Heaters, and Air Filters.
- Review vendor drawings, technical documents, and performance calculations; participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
- Interface with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Safety, Structural, and Architectural disciplines.
- Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, Design Reviews, and Safety Workshops.
- Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning; conduct site inspections and resolve field engineering issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of HVAC engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects
- Minimum 5 years in a Specialist/Senior HVAC role for offshore facilities
- Experience on ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major offshore projects
- Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield/Greenfield projects
- Knowledge of offshore platform and accommodation module HVAC systems
- Master's Degree in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy Systems preferred
- Professional Engineering Certification preferred
- ASHRAE Membership or relevant HVAC certifications preferred
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is looking for a Specialist HVAC Engineer for an Offshore Water Injection Project.
- The role will be based in Abu Dhabi, then relocate to Spain Office, and return to Abu Dhabi.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform HVAC design calculations for offshore platforms, substations, control rooms, accommodation modules, and utility buildings.
- Develop HVAC system design basis, philosophies, specifications, and technical reports.
- Prepare and review HVAC Load Calculations, Ventilation and Pressurization Studies, Equipment Data Sheets, Layouts, Ducting Drawings, Air Distribution Schematics, and Equipment Schedules.
- Ensure adequate temperature control, ventilation, humidity control, and indoor air quality requirements.
- Design HVAC systems for hazardous and non hazardous offshore areas.
- Ensure compliance with hazardous area classification requirements.
- Develop and review pressurization systems for electrical and control rooms.
- Ensure smoke control and emergency ventilation requirements are incorporated into the design.
- Evaluate HVAC requirements for offshore living quarters and critical operational facilities.
- Specify and review HVAC equipment including AHUs, Chillers, Package HVAC Units, Precision AC Units, Exhaust Fans, Fresh Air Fans, Pressurization Units, Duct Heaters, and Air Filters.
- Review vendor drawings, technical documents, and performance calculations.
- Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor selection processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- Master's Degree in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy Systems is preferred.
- Professional Engineering Certification is an advantage.
- ASHRAE Membership or relevant HVAC certifications preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of HVAC engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
- Minimum 5 years in a Specialist/Senior HVAC role for offshore facilities.
- Strong experience on ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major offshore projects.
- Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Brownfield/Greenfield projects.
- Knowledge of offshore platform and accommodation module HVAC systems.
Technical Competencies
- Offshore HVAC System Design
- HVAC Load Calculations (HAP/Elite Software)
- Pressurization Systems Design
- Smoke Management Systems
- Hazardous Area Ventilation
- ASHRAE Standards
- NFPA Requirements
- Energy Efficiency Studies
- HVAC Equipment Selection
- Vendor Package Review
- Building HVAC Control Systems
- Offshore Buildings & Accommodation HVAC Design
Software Skills
- HAP (Hourly Analysis Program)
- Elite HVAC Software
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Navisworks
- SmartPlant 3D (SP3D)
- AVEVA E3D
- MS Office Suite
Soft Skills
- Strong technical leadership and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong planning, reporting, and organizational capabilities.
- Experience dealing with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, and vendors.
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