Job description
Role Overview
HVAC Technician at AtkinsRéalis. The role involves installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential, commercial, or industrial facilities. Location not specified in source.
Company Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. The company connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems, working with industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.
Role Purpose
Ensure HVAC systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with project specifications and applicable standards across all facility types.
Key Responsibilities
Installation and Commissioning
- Install, test, and commission HVAC systems including chillers, AHUs, FCUs, DX units, and VRF/VRV systems.
- Install split and packaged units, exhaust and fresh air systems.
- Ensure refrigerant charging, pressure testing, vacuuming, and leak detection are conducted properly.
Maintenance and Repair
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as per schedules.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns when required.
- Diagnose system faults and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues.
- Repair HVAC systems to restore optimal function.
Performance and Compliance
- Monitor system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards, local codes, and project quality requirements.
- Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
Documentation and Coordination
- Maintain service reports, maintenance logs, and records.
- Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and other trades as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or ITI in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3–7 years of hands-on HVAC experience in project or facilities-based settings.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Experience in GCC/UAE projects preferred.
- Familiarity with international standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA, CIBSE) preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- HVAC installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Preventive and breakdown maintenance.
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of refrigerants and handling procedures.
- Ability to work from drawings and method statements.
- Basic electrical and control panel knowledge.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Additional Information
Worker Type: Employee
Job Type: Craft Labor / RPSS
Benefits
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation and housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
AtkinsRéalis is committed to hiring individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives and believes that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.