Summary
Avalon Pharma is seeking an HVAC Engineer to oversee HVAC, cleanroom and mechanical utility installations during construction in Riyadh. The role includes coordinating contractors and site trades, checking work against engineering drawings and specifications, supporting HVAC qualification documentation, and managing pre-commissioning and system handovers. The engineer will also implement preventive maintenance plans, quality controls and site HSE requirements. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or HVAC engineering and at least five years of experience in HVAC and utilities.
The posting
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The HVAC Engineer will supervise HVAC and cleanroom system installation during construction, ensure proper testing and commissioning, and prepare preventive maintenance plans.
Responsibilities:
1- Monitor and inspect the on-site installation of HVAC systems (Air Handling Units, ductwork, HEPA filter housings, chillers, pumps, cleanroom panels, and piping networks) by contractors.
2- Monitor and inspect the on-site installation of plant and mechanical utility systems (steam boilers, steam distribution, condensate recovery, plant compressed air, soft water, PW, WFI, high-purity compressed gases and chilled/hot water piping networks) by contractors.
3- Supervise the installation of cleanroom partitions, ceilings, and doors to ensure compliance with cleanroom standards
4- Ensure all construction activities align strictly with approved engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and project schedules Documentation and reporting
5- Coordinate mechanical/HVAC work with other site trades (electrical, cleanroom architectural finishes, piping, and automation/BMS) Coordinate and supervise the technicians.
6- Ensure HVAC zoning and pressure cascade integrity are maintained throughout construction and commissioning.
7- Support preparation and validation of HVAC-related documentation (URS, DQ, IQ, OQ).
8- Ensure adherence to local and international HVAC codes and cleanroom design standards.
9- Implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols for ductwork cleanliness, pressure testing, and insulation installation.
10- Prepare and implement preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC equipment to ensure reliable operation and minimize breakdowns.
11- Participate in regulatory inspections and audits, supporting HVAC-related queries.
12- Coordinate pre-commissioning activities, review test reports, close out installation punch-list items, and manage the safe handover of HVAC systems from construction to the commissioning team and, subsequently, to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team
13- Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards on site.
14-Ensure safe handover of systems from the construction team to the commissioning team.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or HVAC Engineering
Experience: 5+ years’ experience in HVAC and utilities.