AC Maintenance Engineer

AC Maintenance Engineer Job Purpose To ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of air conditioning and HVAC systems. The AC Maintenance Engineer is responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime, ensuring energy efficiency, and maintaining a comfortable and safe indoor environment.

Key Responsibilities
1. Preventive Maintenance
· Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules for AC and HVAC systems.
· Inspect and maintain chillers, AHUs, FCUs, FAHUs, package units, split units, and ventilation systems.
· Ensure regular cleaning of filters, coils, drain trays, and cooling towers.
· Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues. 2. Corrective Maintenance
· Diagnose and troubleshoot AC and HVAC system faults.
· Attend emergency breakdowns and ensure timely rectification.
· Repair or replace compressors, motors, thermostats, sensors, valves, and other components.
· Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures. 3. Technical Operations
· Monitor HVAC system performance and optimize cooling efficiency.
· Check refrigerant pressure, temperature, airflow, and chilled water parameters.
· Review HVAC drawings, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
· Ensure proper operation of BMS-controlled HVAC equipment. 4. Team Management
· Supervise AC technicians and assign daily maintenance tasks.
· Monitor technician performance and work quality.
· Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance teams.
· Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers when required. 5. Safety and Compliance
· Ensure all maintenance activities comply with HSE requirements.
· Follow safe refrigerant handling and electrical safety procedures.
· Ensure proper use of PPE and maintenance tools.
· Maintain compliance with applicable UAE regulations and company standards. 6. Reporting and Documentation
· Prepare preventive and corrective maintenance reports.
· Maintain equipment history and maintenance records.
· Monitor spare parts inventory and maintenance costs.
· Submit technical reports and recommendations to management. Qualifications
· Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or a related field.
· Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HVAC/AC maintenance.
· Experience in facilities management or building maintenance is preferred.
· Knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration cycles, and electrical controls. Technical Skills
· Chillers (Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled).
· Air Handling Units (AHUs) and Fan Coil Units (FCUs).
· Package Units and Split AC Systems.
· Chilled Water Systems and Cooling Towers.
· HVAC troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
· BMS operation and monitoring.
· Preventive and corrective maintenance.
· HVAC drawings and technical documentation. Key Competencies
· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
· Team leadership and coordination.
· Good communication and reporting skills.
· Time management and planning.
· Ability to work under pressure and attend emergency breakdowns.
· Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
· Preventive maintenance completion rate.
· Reduction in equipment breakdowns.
· HVAC equipment uptime and reliability.
· Response and resolution time for maintenance requests.
· Reduction in energy consumption.
· Customer satisfaction and service quality.
· Compliance with safety standards.

Experience:
3–5 Years Industry: Facilities Management / MEP / HVAC Maintenance

Location:
UAE