HVAC Commissioning Supervisor

Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Contract: Long-term project contract
Working on: Major industrial / energy project

NES Fircoft are looking for an experienced HVAC Commissioning Supervisor to join a major project based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Role Overview:
The HVAC Commissioning Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the pre-commissioning and commissioning of the HVAC systems located in various buildings of the Project. This role focuses on ensuring that all machinery, equipment, controls, and E&I are correctly installed, tested, and certified according to design specifications, Contract, procedures, and operational requirements, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the Facility.

Responsibilities:
Commissioning Planning

• Develop comprehensive pre-commissioning plans, and procedures for HVAC, outlining objectives, and schedules for testing and validation.
• Collaborate with project engineers and other Commissioning disciplines to ensure that the pre-commissioning activities are integrated into the overall project schedule.
• Review Sub-contractors’ / Vendors procedures / reports, and Method Statements /Risk Assessment (RAMS)

Testing and Verification:

• Supervise Vendors and Subcontractor’ testing of machinery, and equipment’s, including its instrumentation and controls, interfaces, interlocks, loop checks and safety devices.
• Supervise functional / integration tests to ensure that systems operate correctly and safely.
• Drive Mechanical Completion on system and sub-system basis as required by the Project Schedule

Test Procedure Development:

• Create and / or review commissioning test procedures (CTPs) for Machinery / Mechanical systems, and E&I, ensuring they are detailed and in compliance with Contract, and industry standards.
• Ensure that test procedures are clear and provide specific instructions for conducting tests safely and effectively
• Determine temporary system requirements to enable pre-commissioning testing
• Prepare schedules for Vendor testing, assistance and support
• Determine plant, equipment, tools and specialist tool requirements for pre-commissioning

Issue Identification and Troubleshooting:

• Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during the pre-commissioning and commissioning process, working closely with other Site disciplines to implement solutions.
• Document any discrepancies from design specifications in Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective actions.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare or review detailed pre-commissioning and commissioning reports summarizing testing activities, results, and any issues encountered during the electrical commissioning process.
• Maintain accurate records of all pre-commissioning, commissioning / functional tests activities, including test results, inspection reports, punch lists, and compliance documentation.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with the Commissioning Manager, the other Commissioning Leaders, the Subcontractors, Vendors, and other engineers to ensure the effective execution of pre-commissioning tasks.
• Communicate test results and findings to project stakeholders, including Commissioning Manager and clients, ensuring transparency and alignment.

Safety Compliance:

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations during pre-commissioning and  commissioning activities.
• Ensure that all safety protocols are followed and that personnel involved in commissioning are trained in relevant safety practices.
• Ensure that RAMS, PTW and LOTO are correctly implemented and act as Approver of the PTW issue by Su-contractors

Final Acceptance and Handover:

• Participate in the final acceptance process, ensuring that all systems are fully tested, verified, and certified to meet the acceptance criteria.
• Facilitate the handover of pre-commissioned systems to the operations team, ensuring they receive the necessary documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree in engineering or a related field, with substantial experience in Machinery / Mechanical commissioning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues effectively.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A Client oriented approach is mandator

Location & Availability The position is based in Antwerp, Belgium, working on a major industrial project.

We are particularly interested in candidates currently based in Belgium or elsewhere in Europe who are able to work in Antwerp for the duration of the project.

European project experience and previous experience working on major industrial or energy projects would be highly advantageous.

If you have strong HVAC commissioning experience and are interested in a long-term project in Belgium, please get in touch

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.