Assistant Manager, HVAC Technical Solutions

Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting Subject matter expert for chiller plants, pumps, cooling towers, air handling systems, automation & controls, and ACMV systems. Perform detailed plant and performance analysis, root cause identification, and corrective action planning for underperforming equipment. Analyse and provide solutions. Provide rapid solutions to field ational issues during enhancement or fine-tuning activities Conduct detailed on-site measurement and verification using industry-standard tools: Water-side instrumentation: Ultrasonic flow meters, differential pressure gauges, and temperature sensors Air-side instrumentation: Anemometers, temperature and humidity sensors Chiller performance measurements: Refrigerant pressure measurement – manometers Prepare Functional Design Specification (FDS) for chiller plant and optimisation strategy Evaluate and derive solution for air distribution systems for balancing issues, duct leakage, improper damper operations, and thermal comfort inconsistencies System Design Validation & Optimization Review HVAC design documents (schematics, layout plans, control logic) to identify potential performance or constructability issues. Recommend modifications for better efficiency, life cycle cost, maintainability, and compatibility. Ensure designs support energy code and regulatory compliance Ensure designs future scalability and maintainability. Commissioning & Performance Lead commissioning and fine-tuning of chiller plants, AHUs, and ACMV systems to ensure systems meet or exceed target performance. Drive energy saving performance at project completion, ensuring systems meet or exceed design COP (kW/RT). Establish baseline operating conditions of existing chiller plants and develop recommendations for achieving optimal efficiency with technical justifications Proactively anticipate potential performance or integration issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure seamless implementation without any operational disruption to client facilities. Stakeholder & Contractor Management Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and contractors for chiller enhancement and performance optimisation work. Liaise effectively with clients, providing technical advice, updates, and system improvement proposals. Keep internal teams informed on client issues and system updates and upgrades Support business development by contributing technical insights during proposal preparation, client meetings, and post-project evaluations. Qualifications and Experience Education & Certification Bachelor Degree or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) or Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessor (EEO Assessor) will be added advantage. Technical Skills and Experience Engineering Degree with minimum 7-10 years of strong technical experience in HVAC area Experienced in managing senior level customer in technical presentation and communication Strong operational experience on HVAC Strong ability to handle difficult operational situations SCEM certified Preferably with EEOA and Green Mark certifications