Brunel Hiring! Full Time Lead HVAC Engineer in - Ricebowl

Introduction

• We are recruiting on behalf of a major international energy operator for an experienced Lead HVAC Engineer to support the delivery of a large offshore FPSO development.
• This role will serve as the Company's technical authority for HVAC systems, ensuring EPC Contractor designs comply with Company specifications, project requirements, international standards, and offshore safety regulations.
• The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and assurance throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Start-Up, and Handover phases.
• Candidates with prior Operator experience and strong familiarity with TotalEnergies standards, methodologies, General Specifications (GS), and project assurance processes will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• As the Company's Lead HVAC Engineer, you will provide technical governance and independent review of HVAC engineering deliverables, ensuring solutions are safe, reliable, operable, maintainable, and aligned with lifecycle performance objectives.
• You will review and endorse HVAC design bases, design philosophies, system descriptions, equipment specifications, vendor evaluations, technical deviations, concession requests, and management of change documentation.
• The role will involve participating in engineering assurance reviews, technical audits, and implementing lessons learned from previous projects and operational feedback.
• You will ensure HVAC systems are effectively integrated with fire and gas systems, safety systems, temporary refuge requirements, pressurization systems, and emergency shutdown philosophies.
• Additionally, you will participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, ALARP, Design Safety Reviews, and operational risk assessments to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Working closely with EPC Contractors, engineering consultants, vendors, classification societies, and project stakeholders, you will monitor technical quality, challenge engineering decisions where necessary, and lead the resolution of critical HVAC-related issues.
• The position also requires supporting operational readiness by ensuring HVAC systems meet long-term operational and maintenance requirements.
• This includes reviewing accessibility, maintainability, equipment replacement strategies, commissioning readiness, and system handover activities, while participating in FAT, SAT, Mechanical Completion, and Final Acceptance reviews.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer status considered an advantage.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of HVAC engineering experience within the Oil & Gas industry, including at least 10 years supporting offshore facilities and FPSO developments.
• Experience on a minimum of two FPSO projects through FEED, Detailed Design, and Execution phases is essential, along with previous Operator experience within major international oil and gas companies.
• Candidates should also demonstrate experience working in Owner's Engineer or Company Representative roles, providing technical assurance and engineering governance.
• Experience working under TotalEnergies standards, specifications, and project methodologies, supporting deepwater offshore developments, and performing technical authority or project assurance functions will be highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of offshore HVAC design, safety systems integration, risk assessment processes, and lifecycle asset performance is required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Brunel International S.E.A. Pte. Ltd

UEN No.: 199603098 | EA Licence No.: 16S8067

Shinu Alexander | EA Personnel Registration No.: R1657042