HVAC Engineer in North Vancouver

Barrier Marine Services (Canada) Ltd is looking for a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) designer with solid knowledge and experience in marine HVAC design and rules to join the company. The successful candidate will fill the role of HVAC Design Engineer, reporting to the HVAC Technical lead, as part of a dynamic team working on every step of the design from concept, through fabrication, to installation and commissioning.

JOB AREA: Design Engineer; Marine Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

POSITION TERMS: Full-time, Permanent employee. Benefits include employer contributions to medical, dental, and retirement savings. Details presented with employment offer.

EXPERIENCE: 5+ Years in Shipbuilding (Cruise or Naval/Coast Guard). 3+ Years will be considered with a relevant advanced post-graduate degree.

LOCATION: 1371 McKeen Avenue, North Vancouver BC V7P 3H9 Canada

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Expert in HVAC concept, basic, and detail design
• Project progress tracking and reporting
• Write HVAC systems specifications
• Oversee and review heat load calculations, ventilation volume calculations, noise calculations, and pressure drop calculations.
• Production of HVAC D&IDs, P&IDs, and one-line diagrams
• Production of HVAC Commissioning TEST Memos
• Review and advise on chiller and heating plant calculations
• Coordinate and integrate HVAC systems in deck areas and ACR using different 3D software
• Read, comprehend, and interpret customer specifications and requirements
• Coordinate and oversee Construction, Commissioning, and Operational Optimization activities
• Leads and manages the interfacing and coordination of program delivery and customer expectations
• Consults and communicates with clients with respect to equipment selection
• Guidance and mentoring of Jr. HVAC Designers and Technicians
• Specific application of Marine industry regulations (LR, SOLAS, etc.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field. University degree preferred (BSc and/or MSc)
• 5+ years' experience in a similar Marine Industry position Major shipyard
• Languages: proficiency in English. Knowledge of French will be an advantage

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and multiple tasks with critical concurrent deadlines
• Self-motivated and able to identify and take action on potential issues and problems
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-national team
• High level of accountability, integrity, and ethics in the workplace
• Competency with load calculation software such as Carrier HAP and AUTOCAD
• Willingness to travel internationally to support clients or suppliers in the field

Barrier Marine Services is expanding its Vancouver team and is seeking a Marine HVAC Engineer to support major Canadian shipbuilding programs.