Factory Acceptance Test Tech I

About the role

The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Inspector I role involves performing shop inspections and testing of company equipment prior to shipment. This includes visual and detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical/controls systems, troubleshooting, and minor repairs according to established project documents and checklists.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Architectural Visual inspections
• Perform Tagging/Labeling Checks
• Perform PID Walkdown
• Perform Major Mechanical Equipment Inspections (Chillers, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Fans, etc.)
• Perform Electrical Visual inspections
• Perform Major Electrical Equipment Inspections (Switchboards, Panels, ATS’s, UPS’s, MCC’s, Transformers, VFD Drives)
• Verify LV & MV Power Cable Installations
• Perform Electrical Testing
• Perform LV(480V) Cable Meggering
• Pre-Energization Electrical Panel Inspections
• Safely Energize Power Distribution Equipment (Switchboards, Panels, ATS’s, UPS’s, MCC’s, Transformers, VFD Drives, Local Controllers, Lighting Panels, etc.)
• Perform Small Power System Testing (Lighting, Receptacles)
• Perform Soft Starter Setup/Configuration & Rotational Check
• Perform VFD Setup/Configuration & Rotational Check
• Perform Controls Verifications including: Visual Inspections, Initial Energization Checks (Local Controllers, PLC’s, End-Devices), Verify and/or modify Software/Firmware configurations to Local Controllers, VFD’s, PLC’s, Point to Point Wiring Testing, Tagging/Labeling Verifications, I/O Functional Tests of AI/AO/DI/DO Devices with End of Line Testers, or Hand-held meters, Instrument Function Testing & Scale Verification, Automated Valve Testing, HVAC Unit Pre-Energization & Startup (Bard/AirSys Type units)
• Complete Checklists for all activities in Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Issue Punchlist items for all defects identified
• Train others in performing factory acceptance testing
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Highly Detail Oriented
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• "Problem Solver" mindset
• 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 communicate clearly, written and verbal, with various levels of management, customers, vendors, and other employees
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make recommendations for resolution
• Ability to use business software such as Microsoft Office etc.
• Work with minimal supervision in the accomplishment of duties

Education & Training

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• HVAC Trade school and/or apprenticeship training preferred
• Military training and/or technical work experience could be considered in lieu of trade school certification

Minimum Requirements

• Five years or more project field experience is required in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work
• Modular Shop Experience also considered acceptable
• Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe
• Proficient in understanding and interpreting schematic drawings
• Able to work with standard controls systems
• Proficient in understanding and following electrical safety procedures
• Able to troubleshoot electrical circuits
• Must know how to use the following equipment: Hi Pot Tester, Multi-meter, Phase Rotation meter, Megger, Amp Clamps, Signal Generator/Hart Communicator, Laptop and Tablet Computers

Preferred Requirements

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