HVAC Startup Technician

Lead Startup Technician

Test and validate mechanical equipment and systems to ensure proper and optimal functioning. Understand and execute project start up and commissioning plan and complete efficiently.

Respond to owner's warranty calls for initial assessment and troubleshooting. Work with manufacturers and project managers to complete warranty related documentation and claims.

Maintain relationships with assigned owner's construction and facilities teams. Take ownership in the success of projects.

Position Details

· Provide field representation and observation as required by the project testing/CX plan during installation, testing and commissioning phases of projects.

· Assist in the development, documentation, and execution of each project’s specific commissioning plan.

· Obtain, thoroughly review and execute manufacture’s documentation for test plans and procedures.

· Assist project management in scheduling and execution of the startup and commissioning process.

· Understand each project’s specific startup and commissioning requirements as defined in the project specifications, contract documents and commissioning plan.

· Attend job site meetings to properly understand project scope, schedule and issues to be resolved.

· Create internal commissioning documents needed for project and review project equipment submittal and pertinent manufacturer data.

· Execute the Field installed verification (FIV), Operational Performance Test (OPT) and Functional performance Test. (FPT)

· Create, maintain, and support completion of ongoing deficiency log.

· Follow all company, department, and project specific policies, procedures, standards, etc.

· Participate in safety activities and follow safety protocols as directed by safety personnel.

· Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

-Troubleshoot issues arriving during startup or warranty period.

Qualifications

· High school degree or equivalent; successful completion of a trade/technical training program

· 4 to 10 years’ experience in diagnosing and solving operational and/or construction-related problems pertaining to HVAC systems

· OSHA-10 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)

· OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)

· Understanding of hydronic/chilled water systems

· Knowledge of HVAC systems & controls (technology, equipment, design and operational methods –DDC systems)

-Knowledge of Commercial HVAC equipment including, but not limited to, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, VAV’s and their related systems and EMS/BMS controls

· Excellent organizational and planning skills

· Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems.

· MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software

· Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite