Construction Lead (HVAC) - Offshore Project

Overview

Role

Construction Lead (HVAC)

: Construction Lead (HVAC)

Onshore (site based), Qatar

Job Purpose

• The Construction Lead (HVAC) shall provide Hook-Up and Commissioning (HUC) oversight and direction to the project’s main contractor, subcontractors and vendors.
• Effectively collaborates and interfaces with facilities team and EPC contractor engineers and operations personnel.
• Provides coverage for multiple EPCs workshops, shop inspections and factory testing when and where required.

Key Accountabilities

• Reports to Head of Construction (CP6S Hook Up).
• Support EPC PMT by reviewing critical documents and reports generated by the main subcontractor.
• Attend workshops/review meetings when requested.
• Analyse technical proposals and proposed deviations, assess exceptions and new technologies to ensure compliance with QELNG policies and procedures.
• Apply lessons learned from previous projects and share new ones with other EPCs.
• Support the qualification of new suppliers proposed for the project, suppliers that are not on the approved vendor’s list.
• Assesses Contractor’s manpower loading and provide timely recommendations to project team and be available to backfill needs as required.
• Support the engineering team to stay on schedule to meet all critical milestones (long lead item (LLI) procurement, engineered equipment procurement; required on site (ROS) dates, etc); develops and stewards recovery plans to address any schedule delays.
• Witnesses Contractors scope of work and signs off test and check sheets as per project requirements.
• Verify that the EPC Contractor’s reports are accurate with regards to progress reporting.
• Cooperate with review teams and take parts in quality audit activities throughout the project. Report findings accurately and provide plan to address issues when required.

Qualifications

Knowledge And/or Experience

• 10 years experience with Large Projects in Construction related disciplines (e.g., construction, installation, fabrication, execution, completion, hook-up, etc.) in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 1 year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
• In depth knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, appropriate safety criteria, offshore facilities and discipline design, construction, operations and engineering administration.
• Knowledge and experience in discipline hook-up and commissioning delivery processes and associated project phases, familiar with completions walkdowns and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• Experience in an HVAC role for large EPC contracts, with strong HVAC commissioning/technical skills.
• Advanced knowledge in testing and balancing (TAB) activities
• Advanced knowledge in performance testing of fans and air handling units to ensure design specs are met.
• Advanced knowledge of refrigeration system commissioning.
• Experience in room integrity testing.
• Knowledge of Fluorinated Gas (F-gas) regulations.
• Experience with AHI Carrier & Wozair equipment
• Experience with Oil and Gas companies, contractors, service companies, or heavy construction companies.
• Knowledge of design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria related to major fabrication, transport, installation, brownfield execution, and hook-up, as applicable to the project scope.
• Knowledge of offshore facilities and structures, onshore facilities, or yard operations as applicable to a project scope.
• Knowledge of execution methods and risks associated with sour gas and LNG production facilities.
• Experience working in large scale operating organizations in Operations, Projects, Subsurface, etc.

Technical And Business Skills

• Strong organizational, leadership, coordination, planning, interface and technical judgment skills.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Able to identify and analyse complex issues and provide recommendations. Prepare contingency plans for unexpected scope changes (pro-active, forward-looking)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to read, write, and speak fluent English, with strong teamwork facilitation, with the ability to communicate and interact at all levels of the organization.
• Strongly Client focused with strong problem-solving skills.
• Execute work in full compliance with Company Standards of Business Conduct and Project Management System.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs, advanced computer literacy.
• Knowledge of worldwide vendors and contractors.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Willing and able to travel as required.