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Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician II-2

TAS Energy · Greater Houston · 1 mo ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time

About the role

The role of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician II is to perform shop inspections and testing of TAS equipment prior to shipment. This includes visual and detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical/controls systems, troubleshooting and minor repairs per established project documents and checklists.

Responsibilities

The position requires close interface with the Operations Department, Project Engineers and Project Managers, and with other FAT Technicians. Key responsibilities include:

  • Perform Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Architectural Visual inspections
  • Perform Tagging/Labeling Checks, PID Walkdown, and Major Mechanical Equipment Inspections
  • Verify LV & MV Power Cable Installations and perform Electrical Testing
  • Perform Controls Verifications, including visual inspections, initial energization checks, and software/firmware configurations
  • Complete Checklists for all activities in Autodesk Construction Cloud and issue Punchlist items for defects identified
  • Train others in performing factory acceptance testing and perform other tasks as assigned by TAS

Requirements

The following are required for the position:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • HVAC Trade school and/or apprenticeship training preferred
  • Ten years or more project field experience in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work
  • Five years or more managing a team in an industrial shop for field environment
  • Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe, and understanding and interpreting schematic drawings

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Highly detail-oriented and strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Problem solver mindset and good organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and specifications
  • Ability to use business software such as Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in the accomplishment of duties

Preferred Requirements

The following are preferred but not required:

  • Knowledge of PLC (Program Logic Controller) troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) Configuration & troubleshooting
  • Journeyman electrical license

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with a computer, with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 pounds. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

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