Chiller Engineer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the operation and maintenance of water-cooled and air-cooled chillers, chilled water distribution systems, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated plant equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on chillers and chilled water plant equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and maintenance best practices.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-related faults affecting chiller and district cooling plant performance.
• Monitor plant performance parameters including chiller efficiency, energy consumption, chilled water temperatures, flow rates, and system pressures.
• Analyze plant operating data and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
• Support the commissioning, testing, and performance verification of new chillers, plant upgrades, and retrofit projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize recurrence.
• Coordinate major overhauls, shutdowns, and maintenance activities with internal teams, OEMs, and specialist contractors.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA systems, and plant control systems associated with chilled water and district cooling operations.
• Review and verify maintenance records, operating logs, technical reports, and performance data.
• Participate in energy optimization initiatives, plant efficiency assessments, and sustainability programs.
• Support spare parts planning, inventory management, and lifecycle replacement strategies for critical plant assets.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to technicians and maintenance personnel.
• Assist in the preparation of maintenance plans, method statements, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, refrigerant handling requirements, and industry best practices.

Tools & Methods, HSEQ

Customer Relations

• Develop and maintain proactive working relationships with clients, authorities, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical recommendations and support to clients regarding plant performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and asset optimization.
• Participate in technical meetings and present plant performance reports and improvement recommendations when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from a recognized institution.

Minimum Experience

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of centrifugal and screw chillers, chilled water plants – Air Cooled and Water Cooled, or district cooling facilities.

Job Specific Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of centrifugal chillers.
• Thorough understanding of chilled water generation, distribution systems, and district cooling plant operations.
• Knowledge of cooling towers, condenser water systems, variable flow systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and thermal energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC and district cooling industry standards, manufacturer maintenance procedures, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in diagnosing refrigeration cycle issues, compressor faults, heat transfer inefficiencies, and control system abnormalities.
• Strong understanding of refrigerants, refrigerant management practices, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA platforms, PLC controls, and plant automation systems.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, equipment drawings, technical manuals, control schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and condition-based maintenance techniques.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience in energy efficiency optimization and plant performance benchmarking.
• Effective planning, coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, CMMS systems, and technical reporting tools.