FPSO HVAC Lead

Lead HVAC Engineer (FPSO) – Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading and coordinating all HVAC engineering activities for an FPSO project throughout detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up preparation phases. The position acts as the focal point for HVAC discipline delivery, ensuring technical quality, schedule compliance, safety, operability, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the HVAC scope during detailed design and procurement.
• Oversee HVAC engineering activities performed by the main contractor and subcontractors.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of HVAC design, construction, and commissioning documentation.
• Review key technical deliverables and participate in technical meetings and design reviews.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance, including attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) where required.
• Ensure HVAC systems are designed for consistency, optimization, flexibility, operability, and compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Support procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Manage interfaces with other disciplines including Process, Technical Safety, Electrical, and Architectural teams.
• Proactively address engineering queries, technical issues, design changes, and project risks to avoid delays.
• Report progress, risks, and critical issues to Engineering Management and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned, methodology enhancements, and knowledge sharing.

Working Environment

• International, multicultural project environment.
• Residential assignment based at contractor engineering and construction facilities.
• Frequent travel and offshore/site visits may be required.

Duration & Location

• Start: September 2026 (subject to Final Investment Decision).
• Duration: Approximately 1 to 4 years following contract award.
• Renewable: Yes.
• Location: Contractor engineering and construction site.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Strong HVAC design experience, including calculations for large offshore installations.
• Significant Oil & Gas HVAC experience.
• More than 10 years of professional experience in major Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Fluent English.

Overall Profile

A senior HVAC engineering specialist with extensive offshore Oil & Gas experience, capable of managing contractors, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, reducing project risk, and ensuring successful delivery of HVAC systems throughout the FPSO project lifecycle.