HVAC Commissioning Engineer (6 months renewable)

About No deviation

At No deviation, we are dedicated to delivering patient-centric solutions that revolutionize the pharmaceutical landscape. As a dynamic expert in engineering consultancy, Commissioning Qualification Validation (CQV), and Quality, Compliance, and Regulatory services, we are looking for individuals who are excited to contribute to impactful projects and drive innovation.

We believe that great things happen when Empathy, Integrity, and Transparency guide our actions. That's why we foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous development – empowering our team members to grow personally and professionally.

Position Overview

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading, planning, governing, and executing commissioning activities across complex and mission-critical facilities.

The role ensures that all building systems, utilities, process support systems, control systems, and life safety systems are properly planned, tested, integrated, documented, and handed over in compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and operational performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and govern the overall commissioning strategy across all phases, from early planning through operational readiness, Integrated Systems Testing and final handover.
• Interface with Engineering & Design, Construction, vendors, and subcontractors to support start-up and commissioning planning during the early phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and manage key commissioning documents, including:
• Commissioning Master Plan
• Dependency Matrix
• Sequence of Commissioning
• Commissioning schedules
• Commissioning execution plans
• Ensure commissioning plans and schedules are aligned with the overall project programme.
• Develop and support commissioning scope of work definition during the procurement phase.
• Evaluate tenderers and vendors based on their commissioning capability, experience, and proposed execution approach.
• Lead multidisciplinary commissioning teams across construction, vendors, quality, EHS, operations, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain strict control of commissioning readiness, risk management, issue management, and safe execution of commissioning activities.
• Lead commissioning issue and risk management, ensuring timely resolution, verification, and formal closure of issues
• Ensure commissioning documentation is auditable, traceable, complete, and suitable for regulatory inspection or client audit.
  
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams.
• Monitor commissioning progress, report status, and support the Project Manager in achieving project acceptance.
• Train, mentor, and develop commissioning team members.
• Promote commissioning best practices, particularly within mission-critical and regulated environments.
• Contribute to O&M documentation, commissioning training programmes, and final system handover.
• Manage commissioning data and digital completion systems to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and structured handover to Operations and O&M teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of commissioning experience in fast-track, large-scale, complex, or mission-critical facilities.
• Demonstrated commissioning leadership experience in one or more of the following:
  • GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device facilities
  • Mission-critical facilities
  • Critical building infrastructure projects
• Proven experience commissioning building life safety and emergency systems.
• Strong understanding of integrated building controls and critical systems, including:
  • BMS
  • EPMS
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Emergency power systems
  • HVAC and utilities
  • Life safety systems
• Experience working with regulatory authorities, inspectors, client audit teams, commissioning authorities, and project leadership.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary commissioning teams across vendors, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, quality, EHS, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning planning, system readiness, integrated systems testing, issue management, and handover processes.
• Experience with digital completion systems, commissioning trackers, punch list systems, or handover documentation platforms would be advantageous.
• Prior experience in Saudi Arabia or Middle East project environments would be advantageous.
• Candidate must be willing to travel to Saudi Arabia as required.

Why join us?

• Generous Leave Policy.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Receive robust medical and dental coverage to support your health needs.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access continuous learning programs and resources for career growth within the company.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives are encouraged and celebrated.
• Shape the Future: Make a real difference in the pharmaceutical industry while advancing your career.

How to apply

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical solutions? If you're passionate about making an impact, we want you on our team!

Please submit your resume, outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to the role, here.