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Lead HVAC Technician/Engineer-(Chillers | VRV/VRF | AHU) Jobs in Lagos State, Nigeria at INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES SERVICES -IFS
Title: Lead HVAC Technician/Engineer-(Chillers | VRV/VRF | AHU)
Company: INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES SERVICES -IFS
Location: Lagos State, Nigeria
Are you a hands-on HVAC expert who can diagnose, fix, and lead from the front?
We are looking for a highly experienced Lead HVAC Technician/Engineer to take full technical ownership of complex cooling systems across client sites. The Lead HVAC Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end technical management of HVAC systems across assigned sites, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on capability.
This is not a desk role.
You will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, system optimization, and technical leadership—working with Chillers, VRV/VRF systems, and AHUs, particularly Daikin systems.
What You’ll Do
- Lead diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of complex HVAC systems
- Manage and maintain: Central chillers, VRV/VRF systems, Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Provide hands-on technical leadership to field technicians
- Train and mentor junior engineers on-site
- Interface confidently with clients and stakeholders
- Ensure optimal system performance, uptime, and energy efficiency
- Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Support commissioning, retrofits, and system upgrades
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience working with Daikin systems (mandatory) with Proven expertise in:
- Fault diagnosis (electrical & mechanical)
- System troubleshooting under pressure
- Repairs and system recovery
- Minimum 8–12 years HVAC experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
Deep knowledge of:
- Chiller systems (air & water cooled)
- VRV/VRF architecture
- AHU systems and controls
- Ability to train, supervise, and elevate junior technicians
- Strong communication skills – able to engage clients professionally
- Comfortable working across multiple sites