What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Field Supervisor position at comfortsystemsusa?
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Service Field Supervisor role is to provide field support to our clients and supervise a team of field engineers. This includes commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, or retrofit of the mechanical and electrical systems of a project. This position is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as controls, communications, computers, where called upon, and for the documentation of these procedures. The position requires close interface with the Quality Department, Project Engineers and Project Managers, Process Engineer, client personnel, and with other Field Engineers and Service Technicians. The Service Field Supervisor also assists in monitoring Quality Assurance requirements for completed equipment, and may perform QC checks, or oversee the same. The Service Field Supervisor will compile O&M information, transmit critical O&M information during the design and construction phases of the project, and assist in compilation of the final sets of IOM manuals. The Service Field Supervisor will perform and direct teams of Field Engineers to provide Installation support and Commissioning of all Electrical, Mechanical, and Control Systems provided by TAS as part of a project. The Service Field Supervisor reports to the Director of Aftermarket Services/Commissioning Manager. However, this position requires close interface with the Service Project Manager, Product Manager, Production Manager, QA manager, and the Engineering manager, client personnel, general contractors, sub-contractors, and/or consulting engineers. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead a team of Field Engineers and provide mentoring, training and leadership. Startup, preventative maintenance, and service of vertical turbine pumps and split coupled inline pumps. Startup, preventative maintenance, and service of Cooling Towers (Evapco, Kelvion, Marley, SPX) Startup, preventative maintenance, and service of Centrifugal Chillers (Trane, York, McQuay, Smardt) Startup and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (Eaton and Allen-Bradley) Install and repair power distribution systems including electric motors, motor control centers, and variable speed drives. Close interface with other Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project managers, with the mechanical and electrical engineers, with service technicians, and with the client’s personnel Assist the Production Department in assembly, or in training of factory personnel Compile O&M information Transmit critical O&M information during a project Assist in compilation of the final sets of IOM manuals Feedback from the field is an integral part of the position Create legible “red-line” drawings to submit to Project Manager Arrange for a timely hand-off from construction function Direct the field commissioning of a project Responsible for trouble-shooting all mechanical and electrical equipment Provide documented commissioning of the mechanical and electrical portions (at a minimum) of the project Assist in Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions Will possibly perform or oversee QC checks Other responsibilities as designated by TAS JOB SKILLS: Ability to a team of Field Engineers and provide mentoring and guidance Ability to read drawings and schematics. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Office projects Ability to travel extensively domestic and international Exposure to at least one brand of PLC or Building controls. Must be able to work independently at the job site. EDUCATION & TRAINING: 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: Proven track record as a Field Engineer III or commensurate experience leading field teams. Significant project field experience is required in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work. Experience with variable frequency drive startup and troubleshooting (Eaton and Allen-Bradley) Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes and practices. Experience with Centrifugal Chillers, Cooling Towers, VFD Ability to travel extensively to both domestic and international job sites. The ability to work in field construction conditions is required. Must have or can obtain applicable safety certifications including but not limited to OSHA10 General Construction, NFPA-70E Safe driving record PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Primarily site-based, with the requirement to be on manufacturing floor regularly. Some office work may be required for documentation, reporting, and meetings. May involve travel to various Houston locations. Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable; Requires normal vision and absence of color blindness Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials; Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach; The use of Safety Glasses is required; The use of earplugs is recommended; Steel-toe boots required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position is 80%-95% travel both domestic and international. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customers’ facilities. TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com. IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. “smoking” and “tobacco or nicotine products” includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and that the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume. TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Comfort Systems USA is composed of more than 45 operating companies in over 170 locations across the United States. We are a leading building and service provider for mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems. We take great pride in knowing that the work we do can improve the lives of those around us. Our national footprint means that we have career opportunities across the USA, ranging from entry-level field and office positions to experienced professionals who support a wide range of projects.