Superintendent, HVAC Commissioning

Job Overview

The Superintendent, HVAC Commissioning will be responsible for managing all phases of HVAC pre-commissioning and commissioning for new offshore jack-up drilling rigs. This includes overseeing systems for accommodation, machinery, technical areas, hazardous zones, and ventilation to ensure systems are safe, compliant, reliable, and ready for operation in accordance with project and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of HVAC pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional tests, startups, and performance verification for HVAC components across various rig areas such as accommodation, engine rooms, technical spaces, switchgear and UPS rooms, and hazardous ventilation systems to guarantee operational readiness and adherence to project specifications.
• Develop and implement commissioning procedures, checklists, test packages, and scheduling to ensure organized and quality-controlled progress meeting project deadlines.
• Supervise inspection, testing, calibration, and validation of HVAC equipment including air handling units, chillers, compressors, fans, blowers, dampers, louvers, variable frequency drives, and associated control systems to confirm reliability and design compliance.
• Manage integration and testing of HVAC automation, control panels, monitoring systems, interlocks, and fire and gas safety interfaces to assure smooth and dependable system operations.
• Coordinate commissioning efforts closely with engineering, construction, QA/QC teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and client delegates to drive issue resolution and effective execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison during interactions with classification societies, regulatory authorities, and clients for inspections, audits, testing, and approvals to achieve certification and acceptance.
• Ensure all HVAC commissioning activities meet health, safety, and environmental regulations, permit-to-work policies, hazardous area rules, as well as SOLAS, IMO, and classification society standards to maintain a safe workplace.
• Lead troubleshooting, defect management, punch-list tracking, corrective actions, and system performance enhancements to meet commissioning deadlines.
• Oversee the creation and management of commissioning documentation including test records, inspection reports, integrity test reports, mechanical completion certificates, and acceptance paperwork to support project closure.
• Direct factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, final handovers, as-built documentation, and client turnovers to ensure smooth system transition to operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred knowledge of Omega 365 PIMS software.
• 12 to 15 years of experience commissioning HVAC, chiller, refrigeration, and ventilation systems specifically on new-build offshore jack-up drilling rigs.
• Demonstrated success in senior supervisory or superintendent-level commissioning roles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.