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Job description: HVAC mechanical lead – oil & gas / power projects

Company: KBR Iraq
Location: Majnoon Oil Field, Iraq (Rotation Alignment 28/28)
Nationality: Iraqi nationals preferred

The HVAC Mechanical Lead is responsible for overseeing all heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems across Majnoon Oil Field Projects. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation of HVAC assets in line with KBR standards, client specifications, and Iraq oil & gas regulatory requirements. The position leads a team of HVAC technicians, coordinates maintenance activities, and supports project execution for upgrades, shutdowns, and new installations.

Accountability / expectations

• Lead and supervise HVAC teams, ensuring daily tasks are executed safely and efficiently.
• Manage preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs for all HVAC systems, including chillers, package units, split units, ventilation systems, and industrial cooling equipment.
• Conduct technical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance diagnostics on mechanical and electrical HVAC components.
• Ensure compliance with KBR HSSE policies, client standards, and international codes.
• Review and approve HVAC work permits, job hazard analyses, and method statements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Projects teams to support field activities and shutdown planning.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation: maintenance logs, equipment history, spare-parts records, and inspection reports.
• Support project engineering teams with HVAC design reviews, material requisitions, and technical evaluations.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure availability of critical spares and consumables.
• Train and mentor HVAC technicians, promoting competency development and safe work practices.
• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure HVAC systems operate efficiently 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

• 10+ years of HVAC experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical systems, refrigeration cycles, ducting, ventilation, and industrial cooling.
• Experience supervising multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Proven understanding of HSSE requirements in hazardous environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.