[Hiring] HVAC Lead Inspector @Airswift

Role Description

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. Acting as the technical authority for HVAC inspection activities from early design verification through to commissioning and offshore hook-up phases.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.