HVAC Start Up/Commissioning Foreperson

General Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction of an assigned System Operations Area Supervisor, this position is responsible for completing startup, sing and commissioning of new HVAC and plumbing systems.

Essential/Typical Duties

• Startup and mechanical functional sing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing equipment.
• Mechanical system commissioning and sing.
• Plumbing system commissioning and sing.
• Complete Startup and commissioning documentation.
• Read and interpret Mechanical and plumbing prints, specifications and other construction contract documents.
• Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and other construction trades.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with different departments within ACCO.
• Mentor and train journeypersons and apprentices.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Confirm company QA/QC protocols are met.
• Attend job site meetings and provide input to GC, PM and GF.
• Implementation of Safety Department’s protocols.
• Implementation of Acco policies and procedures.
• Support Area Supervisor with assessing project schedules and manpower requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or System Operations Regional Manager.

  Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, Etc. )

  • High school diploma, Certificate of G.E.D, or certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program in HVAC & refrigeration or similar trade or technical program completion.
  • Three or more years as a commercial Journeyperson HVAC Technician or equivalent.
  • Self-motivated, energetic, ambitious and have a positive attitude.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong technical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Able to work independently and in collaboration with other technicians/team members.
  • Able to utilize a personal computer.
  • Occasional overtime and weekends will be required.
  • Willingness and ability to attend ACCO and Union training sessions (signatory sponsorship will be provided to non-signatory applicants hired for the position).
  • Valid (non-commercial) driver's license with MVR that meets ACCO's risk insurance standards.

    Competencies Areas Needed

    • Strategic Thinking
    • Interpersonal Skills
    • Communication
    • Planning
    • Execution
    • Decision Making
    • Professionalism

    Physical Requirements

    • The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
    • The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
    • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
    • The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
    • The employee is regularly required to use a ladder.
    • The employee is regularly required to use construction equipment.

    About Us

    ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.