World Trade Center Abuja is seeking an experienced HVAC Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting and efficient operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems across its facilities. The successful candidate will coordinate technicians, manage preventive and corrective maintenance, resolve equipment faults and ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Engineering & Project Development
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily HVAC operations and maintenance across assigned facilities, plant rooms and critical tenant areas.
- Coordinate technicians during planned preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, servicing and shutdown activities.
- Allocate work orders, manpower and operational priorities during daily toolbox meetings.
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of VRV/VRF systems, chillers, DX units, air handling units (AHUs), fan coil units (FCUs), ventilation systems, pumps and associated controls.
- Ensure maintenance schedules are followed and work meets required quality standards.
- Diagnose and resolve HVAC faults involving refrigeration, airflow, electrical systems, controls, communication faults and chilled water systems.
- Respond promptly to tenant complaints, emergency breakdowns and critical equipment failures.
- Monitor system parameters, including pressure, temperature, current, superheat, subcooling, chilled water temperatures and alarms.
- Coordinate original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vendors and contractors during troubleshooting, servicing, testing, commissioning and repairs.
- Ensure refrigerant handling, leak testing, vacuuming, charging and brazing are performed in line with manufacturer recommendations and safety standards.
- Inspect plant rooms, rooftops, risers and mechanical spaces to maintain equipment reliability and good housekeeping.
- Prepare and review maintenance logs, service reports, breakdown records and operational reports using SMART CHECK (Rise App) or other maintenance systems.
- Monitor recurring equipment failures and conduct preliminary root-cause analysis.
- Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, BMS, ELV and facilities teams during maintenance and emergency operations.
- Enforce safety procedures, including personal protective equipment (PPE), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), permit-to-work requirements and refrigerant safety practices.
- Support KPI monitoring, technician performance reviews, technical training and staff development.
- Monitor spare parts and material requirements, reporting shortages to management.
- Support energy-efficiency initiatives and operational improvement programmes.
The successful candidate must be willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, Sundays, public holidays and emergency call-outs as required, and perform other duties assigned by the HVAC Engineer, Facilities Manager or Engineer-in-Charge.
Requirements
- HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–8 years of HVAC maintenance and supervisory experience in commercial high-rise buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, hospitals, shopping malls or similar large facilities.
- Mandatory hands-on experience with VRV/VRF systems, chillers, DX systems, ventilation systems and HVAC troubleshooting.
- Technical HVAC vocational training or OEM training is an advantage.
Preferred Certifications
- HVAC or refrigeration certification.
- Daikin VRV or equivalent OEM training.
- Safety certification such as OSHA, NEBOSH or an equivalent qualification.
- Basic first aid or firefighting training.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of VRV/VRF systems, DX units, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems, chilled water systems and HVAC controls.
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills covering refrigeration, electrical, airflow and control-related faults.
- Ability to supervise technicians and coordinate maintenance activities effectively.
- Familiarity with HVAC building management systems (BMS) and service checker software is an advantage.
- Ability to interpret HVAC drawings, piping layouts, ducting drawings and control schematics.
- Good reporting, communication and coordination skills.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to update maintenance records using SMART CHECK or mobile applications.
- Strong leadership, teamwork and safety awareness, with the ability to work under pressure.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the World Trade Center Abuja recruitment portal.
Application Link: https://hris.churchgate.com/Careers?job=JOB-141532
Application Closing Date: Not Specified