HVAC/ AC Installation Engineer

Job Requisition ID: 175251

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role

The Air-Conditioning Installation Engineer will be responsible for managing and executing the installation of various air-conditioning systems including Window, Split, Ducted, and VRF units. The role requires strong technical expertise, site management skills, and familiarity with the OMAN HVAC market.

What you will do: -

Description of Accountability:

• Conduct site inspections to determine cooling requirements and calculate AC tonnage.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings for installation planning.
• Supervise AC installation contractors to ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines.
• Bring new business / enquiries through existing customer contacts to secure basic monthly targets.
• Negotiate installation pricing and terms with contractors for project efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain MIS reports related to installation activities and contractor performance.
• Evaluate quality and inspection reports for AC installations on a contractor-wise basis.
• Identify and implement revenue generation strategies within projects.
• Support additional revenue generation through direct AC sales to individual customers and new projects.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and safety standards during installation.
• Maintain effective communication with customers for project coordination and satisfaction.
• Stay informed about market trends and customer expectations in OMAN air-conditioning sector.

Required Skills to be successful:

• Analytical ability
• Good communication
• Positive attitude
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment
• Ability to identify priorities and organize and plan activities to ensure proper and timely execution
• Ability to work as a member of a team

What equips you for the role:

• 5-6 years’ experience & strong technical knowledge of Window, Split, Ducted, and VRF AC systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience in site inspection and load calculation.
• Contractor supervision and negotiation skills.
• Good computer literacy, including MS Office and reporting tools.
• Ability to generate and analyse MIS and quality reports.
• Sales and revenue generation capabilities.
• Familiarity with OMAN HVAC market and regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…