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.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.