HVAC Startup Technician

About the role

The Technician manages and performs startup activities and system performance evaluations on new construction and existing building projects. This includes documenting pre-functional activities, maintaining action item lists, and participating in point-to-point system checkout, functional system testing, and resolution of operational deficiencies as part of the final Commissioning team.

Responsibilities

• 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 paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Maintain a current action item list in paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Communicate job status with the project management team daily 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 to meet the project schedule
• Assist the Commissioning project management team with communicating technical details to vendors or factory representatives 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
• Assist Test and Balance and manufacturers’ representatives in resolving issues that impact system performance
• Supervise other startup technicians and apprentices as applicable
• Coordinate with other trades to keep the construction schedule on track
• Assist Senior-level commissioning technicians with commissioning activities

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC mechanical equipment startup or service experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Technical School degree in HVAC/R or similar
• Ability and availability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and clean driving record; must maintain insurability during 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 servicing boilers and chillers
• Pneumatic and DDC controls experience
• Experience commissioning new construction and existing building projects
• MCAA 40-hour foreman training
• OSHA 30 certification

Skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work well as part of a team or independently
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Good communication skills
• Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills
• Professional appearance
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Exceptional work ethic and upholds company values
• Good computer skills
• Working knowledge of major HVAC equipment, including large multi-fan air handling units, cooling towers, and chillers
• Ability to effectively run a startup crew
• Ability to handle multiple priorities

Working Conditions

• Moderate exposure to elements such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises
• Some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks; basic safety precautions required
• Basic construction working conditions: walking or standing most of the time and lifting loads up to 50 pounds
• Extensive local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations