Commissioning Superintendent HVAC

About the Role

International Maritime Industries is seeking a Commissioning Superintendent HVAC to oversee all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for HVAC systems on new-build offshore jack-up drilling rigs. This full-time role involves ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of HVAC systems, including accommodation, machinery, technical, and hazardous area ventilation systems, in alignment with project specifications and regulatory standards.

Role Context and Objectives

The primary objective of this position is to manage the entire lifecycle of HVAC system commissioning, from initial planning and coordination through execution, testing, startup, and performance verification. The Superintendent will ensure successful project delivery, operational readiness, and client acceptance, adhering to classification society requirements and offshore regulatory standards for all HVAC systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, functional testing, startup, and performance verification of HVAC systems to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and control HVAC commissioning procedures, inspection checklists, test packages, and schedules to ensure systematic execution and timely achievement of project milestones.
• Oversee the inspection, testing, calibration, and operational validation of HVAC components such as AHUs, chillers, compressors, fans, blowers, dampers, louvers, VFDs, and control systems.
• Manage the integration and functional verification of HVAC automation systems, control panels, monitoring systems, interlocks, and fire and gas interfaces.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with engineering, construction, QA/QC personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Lead engagements with classification societies, regulatory authorities, and client representatives during inspections, testing, audits, and approvals.
• Ensure all HVAC commissioning activities adhere to HSE requirements, permit-to-work processes, hazardous area regulations, SOLAS, IMO, and classification society standards.
• Lead troubleshooting, defect identification, punch-list management, corrective actions, and performance optimization activities.
• Oversee the preparation and control of commissioning dossiers, test records, inspection reports, ITRs, mechanical completion documentation, RFCC/RFOC certificates, and acceptance records.
• Direct FAT, SAT, final acceptance testing, system turnover, as-built documentation, and handover activities to ensure successful client acceptance and transition to operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in HVAC commissioning, preferably within the maritime or offshore drilling industry.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing complex HVAC systems for new-build projects.
• Strong understanding of project specifications, classification society requirements, and offshore regulatory standards.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.

Application Process

Salary details for this position will be disclosed during the interview process.