Commissioning / Retro-Commissioning Agent

Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. - Atlanta, GA

General Info

Job Type: Full-Time

Min. Yrs. Experience: 5-7 years required, 10 preferred

Education: HVAC, mechanical, controls or building systems technical education/training, or equivalent field experience

Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour based on experience, plus bonuses, and $7.00 per hour benefits.

Job Description

The Commissioning Agent supports both traditional commissioning and retro-commissioning of commercial, institutional and government facilities. This field-based role focuses heavily on HVAC and building automation/control systems while also supporting commissioning of electrical, plumbing, lighting, life-safety and other building systems.

Responsibilities include evaluating system installation and operation, reviewing controls and sequences, performing functional performance testing, troubleshooting system issues, analyzing BAS trends and documenting findings and corrective actions. On retro-commissioning projects, the Commissioning Agent evaluates existing building systems to identify operational deficiencies and opportunities to improve performance, reliability and energy efficiency. On new construction and renovation projects, the role supports the commissioning process from design and construction through functional testing and project closeout.

The Commissioning Agent works closely with owners, facility staff, engineers, contractors and controls providers to verify that building systems operate as intended and meet project requirements. This position will be based in the Atlanta area and will support projects throughout the Southeast and across FSE's national project portfolio, requiring frequent travel.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead or support commissioning and retro-commissioning activities on assigned projects.
• Perform field inspections and functional testing of HVAC, building automation/control, electrical, lighting, plumbing, life-safety and other building systems.
• Evaluate existing HVAC and BAS operation through field investigation, trend review and functional testing.
• Review sequences of operation, setpoints, schedules, alarms, sensors, actuators and control loops.
• Identify operational deficiencies and opportunities to improve system performance, reliability and energy efficiency.
• Review design documents, submittals, controls documentation and equipment information.
• Develop and execute installation verification checklists and functional performance test procedures.
• Troubleshoot building system performance issues and coordinate or verify corrective actions.
• Maintain commissioning issue logs and track deficiencies through resolution.
• Lead or participate in commissioning progress and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with owners, facility staff, contractors, engineers and controls providers.
• Prepare field reports, commissioning documentation and final reports.
• Support owner/operator training and project closeout activities.
• Provide technical support to project teams.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with project-specific safety requirements.
• Support project schedules, including occasional evening, weekend or off-hours testing when required.

Requirements

• HVAC, mechanical, controls or building systems technical education/training, or equivalent field experience.
• Strong technical background in commercial and institutional HVAC systems and building operations.
• Hands-on experience testing, starting, troubleshooting and evaluating HVAC systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, AHUs, RTUs, DOAS units, ERUs, VRF systems, VAV systems, pumps and VFDs.
• Strong understanding of BAS/DDC systems, including sequences of operation, control points, sensors, actuators, alarms, schedules, setpoints and trend data.
• Experience with major BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Automated Logic, Trane, Honeywell or similar systems preferred.
• Experience with commissioning, retro-commissioning, building optimization or energy-efficiency projects.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems and general understanding of electrical and fire/life-safety systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read construction documents, specifications, control drawings and sequences of operation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical clients.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic project documentation.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with a larger commissioning team.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
• Commissioning or energy-related certifications such as CCP, CxA, BCxP, EBCP or equivalent are preferred but not required.

Apply at www.fseinc.net

• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, background, motor vehicle record and reference checks.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with company and insurance requirements.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefit
• Disability Insurance
• Company Car and Gas Card

Specialty: Commercial, Industrial

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible to obtain and maintain required access credentials for U.S. military installations and federal facilities, including DBIDS and/or CAC credentials when required
• No Relocation Assistance is available

Company Info

Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. (www.fseinc.net) is a 350-associate facilities management firm. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, FSE offers a very stable work environment. Our goal of 35 years remains the same: satisfy the customer and continuously improve. If you are looking for a nurturing company that puts the customer and the employee first, then please submit your resume for consideration. ALL RESUMES WILL BE KEPT IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

• WE ARE AN INSTITUTIONAL, COMMERCIAL, FULL-FACILITY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING PROTECTED VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

MISSION STATEMENT

In a corporate culture of positive reinforcement we will produce excellence by continuously finding better ways to serve our client as we would wish to be served.

VISION STATEMENT

In a nurturing corporate climate where families are valued and continuous improvement is a way of life, we will treat our customer and our fellow employees as we would wish to be treated so that we will continue to be our customer's contractor of choice.