.We're supporting a major offshore energy infrastructure project in the search for an experienced HVAC Lead Inspector to oversee verification, supplier surveillance, FATs, construction inspections, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities across a large-scale offshore converter platform project.
Wcting as the technical authority for HVAC inspection activities from early design verification through to commissioning and offshore hook-up phases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead HVAC quality assurance and inspection activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review contractor documentation, verification plans, ITPs, FAT procedures, and test documentation.
- Witness Factory Acceptance Tests for HVAC equipment including AHUs, chillers, fans, fire dampers, cooling units, weather louvres, and dry coolers.
- Conduct supplier surveillance and quality inspections at international manufacturing facilities.
- Coordinate and lead HVAC inspection teams during fabrication and construction activities.
- Verify HVAC ductwork, piping, supports, equipment installation, preservation, and commissioning readiness.
- Manage NCRs, corrective actions, punch list items, and quality documentation.
- Participate in mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, harbour acceptance testing, and offshore commissioning activities.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide regular updates to project stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Degree or technical qualification in HVAC, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in HVAC QA/QC inspection, testing, commissioning, or verification activities.
- Minimum 5 years' experience on offshore, marine, shipbuilding, offshore substation, HVDC, or oil & gas projects.
- Proven experience witnessing HVAC FATs, ductwork leak testing, TAB activities, and HVAC commissioning.
- Previous experience leading and coordinating inspection teams.
- Valid work and travel eligibility for Europe and the UAE.
- Willingness to travel globally and undertake long-term assignment work in Dubai and offshore locations.
Desirable:
- Experience on HVDC converter platforms or offshore substations.
- Previous Owner's Engineer / Owner's Representative experience.
- NEBB, TABB, BSRIA, EU F-Gas or VDI 6022 certifications.
- Experience with DNV certification requirements and offshore commissioning campaigns.