Job description

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Job Description: HVAC Mechanical Supervisor – Oil & Gas / Power Projects

Company: KBR Iraq

Location: Majnoon Oil Field, Iraq (Rotation 28/28)

Nationality: Iraqi Nationals Preferred

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Job Scope

The HVAC Mechanical Supervisor is responsible for supervising day‑to‑day heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning activities across Majnoon Oil Field Projects. The role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of HVAC systems in accordance with KBR standards, client specifications, and Iraq oil & gas regulatory requirements. The Supervisor oversees HVAC technicians, executes maintenance plans, and supports project works including upgrades, shutdowns, and new installations.

Accountability / Expectations

• Supervise HVAC technicians and ensure daily tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with KBR HSSE requirements.
• Execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs for chillers, package units, split units, ventilation systems, and industrial cooling equipment.
• Perform technical troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and diagnostics on mechanical and electrical HVAC components.
• Ensure adherence to KBR HSSE policies, client standards, and relevant international codes.
• Review and support preparation of HVAC work permits, job hazard analyses, and method statements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Projects teams to support field activities and shutdown schedules.
• Monitor contractor activities, ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation including maintenance logs, equipment history, spare‑parts records, and inspection reports.
• Assist project engineering teams with HVAC design reviews, material requisitions, and technical evaluations.
• Track inventory levels and ensure availability of critical spares and consumables.
• Train, guide, and mentor HVAC technicians to support competency development and safe work practices.
• Participate in incident investigations and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure HVAC systems operate effectively to support critical facilities such as control rooms, substations, accommodation units, and workshops.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or HVAC Technology.

Experience

Minimum 8 years of HVAC experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.

Technical & Professional Requirements

Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems, refrigeration cycles, ducting, ventilation, and industrial cooling.

Experience supervising multi‑disciplinary maintenance teams.

Solid understanding of HSSE requirements in hazardous environments.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.

Effective communication, leadership, and team‑coordination skills.