Job Summary
This HVAC Startup Specialist position offers an exciting opportunity to work on various projects, from new construction to existing buildings. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, self-motivation, and excellent communication abilities.
About the Job
The Commissioning Technician will be an integral part of the final Commissioning team and will be required to participate in point-to-point system checkout, functional system testing, and resolution of operational deficiencies. This role involves managing and performing startup activities and system performance evaluations, including documenting pre-functional activities and maintaining action item lists.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct project reviews with the commissioning officer before starting a project
• Perform all pre-functional activities on a variety of project types and sizes
• Document pre-functional activities in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Maintain current action item lists in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Communicate job status with the project management team on a daily basis and report any issues that may impede job progress or schedule
• Collaborate with the Commissioning project management team on equipment and system startup scheduling
• Maintain the startup crew's workload to meet project deadlines
• Communicate technical details to vendors or factory representatives as needed to repair manufacturers' defects in equipment
• Mentor Commissioning Group apprentices in their assigned duties
• Troubleshoot system problems, provide solutions, and manage problem resolution through the Commissioning project management team
• Work with Test and Balance and manufacturers' representatives to resolve issues affecting system performance
• Supervise other Commissioning Technicians and Apprentices as applicable
• Coordinate with other trades to maintain the construction schedule
• Support Senior-level commissioning technicians with commissioning activities as applicable
Requirements
• 5+ years of mechanical HVAC equipment startup experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
• Background in the construction industry, preferably with a mechanical contractor, TAB contractor, or DDC controls contractor
• 2+ years of experience managing mechanical-related work
• Experience in servicing boilers and chillers
• Experience commissioning new construction and existing construction projects
• MCAA 40-hour Foreman Training
$90,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience
