James Fisher Renewables provides comprehensive and trusted solutions to offshore wind and renewables market. This, among other services, include high voltage engineering solutions, from conceptual design, through to installation and operations and maintenance as well as blade services. The company has an extensive experience through working at over 60 wind farms - onshore and offshore - in the UK, Europe, Taiwan and United States.
JFR - Part of James Fisher and Sons
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
- Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.
The Role
As the JFR OFTO portfolio grows, we are looking for an in-house HVAC Service Engineer to join the team and ensure that systems function efficiently, safely, and reliably.
Your daily tasks can include fault finding, carrying out repairs, maintenance & services/ tests and installation/ upgrades of all aspects of the HVAC Systems across all OFTO sites. There may also be some installation work involved.
This role will be Home Based with travel to all OFTO sites.
Role Accountabilities
- Accurately calculate the cooling and heating load requirements to design an efficient system.
- Component Selection.
- Ensure that the design adheres to industry standards, codes, and regulations.
- Oversee or directly perform the installation of HVAC systems, ensuring all connections and components are correctly installed.
- System Testing.
- Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule to keep the HVAC system operating efficiently and to avoid failures.
- Diagnostics and Repair.
- Safety and Risk Management.
- Establish and enforce safety protocols specific to working with HVAC systems to protect personnel and equipment.
- Optimise the HVAC system for energy efficiency, ensuring that it operates at minimal energy consumption while meeting performance standards.
- Implement sustainable practices, such as using environmentally friendly refrigerants and ensuring that systems are designed to reduce their carbon footprint.
- Maintain detailed documentation of all system designs, installations, maintenance activities, and safety inspections.
- Ensure that all HVAC systems comply with local, national, and international regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
- Clearly communicate system designs, benefits, and any potential issues to clients and stakeholders.
- Provide technical support and training to clients and on-site personnel to ensure the system is operated and maintained correctly.
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- NVQ or City and Guilds in an HVAC related field
- HVAC Certification (F Gas Certificate)
- 18th Edition Electrical Qualification (desirable)
- Experience of working in industry specific role
- Clean full driving license
If the above captured your interest, click ‘apply’ and submit your most up to date CV together with the required certificates/qualifications.
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James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here