HVAC Startup Technician

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Complete project reviews with the commissioning officer before starting a project
• Manage and perform all startup activities on a variety of project types and sizes
• Document all pre-functional activities in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Maintain a current action item list 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
• Assist the Commissioning project management team with equipment and system startup scheduling
• Maintain the startup crew manpower loading as needed to maintain the project schedule
• Aid the Commissioning project management team in communicating technical details to vendors or factory representatives as needed to repair manufacturers' defects in equipment
• Mentor Commissioning Group apprentices in the performance of assigned duties
• Troubleshoot system problems, provide solutions, and manage problem resolution through the Commissioning project management team
• Aid Test and Balance and manufacturers’ representatives in resolving issues that impact the performance of the systems within our responsibility or scope of work
• Supervise other startup technicians and apprentices as applicable
• Cookordination with other trades to keep the construction schedule on track
• Assist the Senior level commissioning technicians with commissioning activities as applicable

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years commercial HVAC mechanical equipment startup or service experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Technical School degree in HVAC/R or similar
• Must be able/available to travel up to 25% of time
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and clean driving record. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability during the term of employment
• CFC certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the construction industry, preferably with a mechanical contractor, TAB contractor or DDC controls contractor
• At least 2 years’ experience managing mechanical related work
• Experience in servicing boilers and chillers
• Pneumatic and DDC controls
• Experience commissioning new construction and existing building projects
• MCAA 40 hour foreman training
• OSHA 30

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team or independently as required
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands
• Must have good communication skills
• Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills
• Must have a professional appearance
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Good computer skills
• Must have a working knowledge of major HVAC equipment including large multi-fan air handling units, cooling towers and chillers
• Must have the ability to effectively run a startup crew
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises
• Work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Basic construction working conditions walking or standing most of the time and lifting some loads to 50 pounds
• Work requires extensive local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations