Hvac Engineer

Job Title: HVAC Mechanic Reports to: Site Lead Location: Erbil, Iraq Leave: 12 weeks on, 3 weeks off Qualifications, Experience and Skills Essential: * NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent/higher qualifications in an appropriate discipline, along with relevant experience * Hold a current refrigerant gas safe handling certification (F-GAS City & Guilds 2079-11) * Experience working with all aspects of ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipment * Experience with various HVAC systems and pipework installations, including chiller plants, computer room air conditioning, split and packaged type systems, and refrigerated shipping containers * Proven ability to apply good environmental practices in tasks performed, including investigating accidents and incidents, conducting risk assessments and risk control, and complying with UK health and safety legislation Desirable: * Experience working in challenging remote locations * Ideally hold AP certificates in disciplines such as Confined Spaces, Compressed Gases, and/or Pressure Vessels * Possess an IOSH Managing Safely qualification or similar * Hold a full UK driver’s license Core Responsibilities and Duties * Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and implement safe systems of work. * Impart a thorough understanding of codes of practice, British Standards, and good working practices to the HVAC team * Conduct planned preventative maintenance on all HVAC plant by SFG20 * Arrange for HVAC repairs to be undertaken and satisfactorily completed within contracted timescales * Review HVAC stock holdings, identify deficiencies, and advise the Site Lead of recommended stock levels * Conduct ad-hoc and weekly toolbox talks * Deliver pre-shift briefs and specific task instructions * Ensure document control accountability for all KBR forms used about tasks undertaken on-site * Oversee and carry out repairs of HVAC equipment and systems * Produce written reports and updates on various aspects of HVAC operations Salary Info: Extremely attractive base salary with an overseas 75% uplift bonus which includes 20 hours overtime and locations allowances, subject to UK tax for the whole duration of assignment. We also offer a very generous bonus payment (per month), paid out at the end of each year (or pro-rated if left early/changing work location). Which is a payment acknowledging the Kinetic working environment of Iraq at the moment. – however, this payment could be removed in the future should the client deem it necessary due to changes in the area. If so, anything accrued to that date will be paid out pro-rated. Security Clearance Requirements – Valid SC clearance preferred – must be a UK National but doesn’t have to be British born (to obtain an SC, candidate must have a 5-year footprint living and working in the UK unless they have been overseas with the British military). However, there may be a requirement for the applicant to obtain a DV clearance (10-year footprint). We will consider people who only have a 5-year footprint, as there may be a workaround on site. Working day – 6 days a week from circa 8 through to 5.30 but these timings will be flexible, depending on the construction schedule on the day. As mentioned above, we pay a flat rate, equivalent to 60 hrs per week. Rotation & Leave: – 12 weeks on/3 weeks off. We offer Authorised Persons Tickets. These are voluntary and organised at project demand. However, we offer payment towards a ticket per annum, up to a maximum value to be agreed at the offer stage, paid in December or pro-rated if leaving early. Insurances – You will be covered by a life insurance policy for the duration of your engagement with the client. Welfare/Camp facilities – Gym, coffee shop and WiFi. Accommodation – Portacabin/container type shared accommodation – please note all meals, PPE, and flights are paid for by the client