HVAC Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION – HVAC SUPERVISOR

Department: Engineering & Maintenance

Property:

Reports To: Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Summary

Experienced, hands-on HVAC Supervisor with strong technical knowledge of air-conditioning, commercial refrigeration, kitchen chillers, freezers, copper pipe brazing and compressor replacement. Must independently resolve breakdowns, lead technicians and maintain five-star hotel standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of FCUs, AHUs, FAHUs, chilled water systems, split ACs and package units.
2. Diagnose and repair walk-in chillers, freezers, undercounter chillers, cold rooms and display refrigerators.
3. Independently perform compressor replacement, copper pipe brazing, leak detection, pressure testing, evacuation, refrigerant charging and commissioning.
4. Troubleshoot motors, compressors, contactors, capacitors, thermostats, sensors, expansion valves and control systems.
5. Monitor refrigeration temperatures, cooling performance, operating pressures and equipment efficiency.
6. Coordinate with BMS operators, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Front Office and other departments to minimize disruption.
7. Assign daily work, supervise technicians, respond to emergencies and ensure timely repairs.
8. Maintain PPM schedules, equipment history, spare parts records, maintenance reports and contractor quality.
9. Comply with hotel health, safety, security and environmental standards, UAE regulations and applicable fire safety requirements.
10. Apply risk assessments, permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, hot-work controls, fire prevention and PPE requirements.
11. Ensure safe refrigerant handling, electrical isolation, working at height and secure access to restricted areas.
12. Conduct toolbox talks, report incidents and hazards, coordinate with Security and Fire & Life Safety teams, and support emergency response.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / ITI in HVAC, Refrigeration or Mechanical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of hands-on HVAC and refrigeration experience, preferably in four- or five-star hotels; at least 3 years in supervision.
• Practical expertise in kitchen refrigeration, compressor replacement, brazing and electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of BMS, chilled water systems, hotel safety procedures and preventive maintenance.
• Good English communication, leadership and problem-solving skills; ability to manage critical breakdowns.

Mandatory Technical Requirement

Must be a hands-on supervisor able to independently diagnose and repair kitchen chillers, freezers and split AC systems, including compressor replacement, brazing, refrigerant charging and testing. Practical assessment will form part of selection.

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED3,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person