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Akwa Ibom |
Posted 4 weeks ago |
Job Title: Mechanical HVAC Engineer
Job Purpose
- To oversee and execute all on-site HVAC installation, commissioning, and quality control activities for power plant and substation projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Supervision:
Lead installation of:
- Air-cooled & water-cooled chiller systems with AHUs
- DX systems (AHU, VRF, split, cassette, ductable, package units etc)
- HVAC ducting networks and refrigerant & piping systems
Supervise testing procedures:
- Refrigerant leak testing
- Pressure testing (hydronic & refrigerant systems)
- Air and water balancing
Manage material logistics:
- Coordinate timely delivery of HVAC equipment/materials
- Maintain proper storage and handling procedures.
Maintenance Operations (O&M Phase):
Preventive Maintenance:
- Implement scheduled maintenance plans for:
- Chillers (condenser/evaporator cleaning)
- AHUs (filter changes, belt adjustments)
- Cooling towers (water treatment)
- Maintain lubrication schedules for rotating equipment.
Corrective Maintenance:
- Troubleshoot system failures:
- Refrigerant leaks
- Compressor faults
- Control system malfunctions
- Emergency breakdown response.
- Performance Optimization:
- Energy efficiency monitoring
- VFD tuning for pumps/fans
- Refrigerant charge optimization.
Team & Resource Management:
- Organize work crews:
- Assign supervisors, fitters, and assistants
- Verify all personnel have proper safety certifications.
- Tool and equipment management:
- Ensure availability of all required tools (power/hand tools, lifts, scaffolding)
- Maintain calibration records for testing equipment
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.
Quality Control & Documentation:
Implement quality assurance processes:
- Conduct inspections per ITP (Inspection & Test Plan)
- Prepare RFI’s with supporting documentation (IFC drawings, method statements).
Maintain records:
- Daily progress reports
- Non-conformance reports
- Test certificates.
Coordinate with QC team for:
- Material inspections
- Weld inspections
- Final system testing.
Planning & Coordination
Develop 3-week and 1-month look-ahead plans for:
- Manpower requirements
- Material procurement
- Equipment mobilization.
Attend coordination meetings with:
- Civil/structural teams for builder’s work
- Electrical teams for power/control wiring
- Client/consultant representatives
- Resolve technical clashes using MEP coordination drawings.
Technical Competencies
Proficient in interpreting:
- HVAC shop drawings
- P&ID diagrams
- Electrical control schematics.
Working knowledge of:
- SMACNA duct construction standards
- ASHRAE refrigerant piping practices
- NFPA safety codes
- Experience with:
- Chiller plant commissioning,
- BMS interface testing
- TAB (Test, Adjust, Balance) procedures.
Qualifications
- Education: B.Tech / B.E in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 10 – 15 years in Power Plant & Substation HVAC Systems.
Required Skills & Attributes
Project Management:
- Cost control and budget monitoring
- Schedule adherence
- Risk assessment/mitigation.
Communication:
- Daily reporting to management
- Client/vendor correspondence
- Technical instruction to work crews.
Behavioral:
- Proactive problem-solving
- Decision-making under pressure
- Leadership in safety culture.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is 30th April, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to:[email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Job Features
Job Category | Mechanical Engineer |