Commissioning Technician, Start-Up Refrigeration

Position Summary:

Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration) to support field startup, testing, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. This role can be based out of any of our national offices.

The Commissioning Technician plays a critical role in executing commissioning and start-up activities for ammonia (NH3), CO2 transcritical, and hybrid refrigeration systems. This includes performing pre-functional checks, system start-up, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure systems operate in accordance with design intent, manufacturer requirements, IIAR and ASHRAE standards, and applicable codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates owner project requirements, construction plans and specifications
• Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments
• Generate checklists and tests for equipment
• Make site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists
• Generates site observation and issues reports
• Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments
• Performs testing, adjusting and balancing tasks, which includes adjusting air and hydronic systems
• Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests
• Generates site observation and issues reports
• Generates final reports
• Makes site visits to troubleshoot issues
• Assesses equipment operation and conditions
• Generates reports summarizing visits, equipment conditions and recommendations
• Develops and maintains client relationships
• Setups projects and folders
• Evaluates budgets to determine the proper allocation of resources and time for each job

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering required, or 4 years of experience without a relevant degree. Common examples include Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, or Architectural Engineering.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Commissioning certification preferred (NEBB TAB Tech or Cx Tech)
• Previous commissioning or testing/balancing experience preferred
• Experience commissioning ammonia (NH3) and/or CO2 refrigeration systems preferred
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out the functions of this job
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work with some degree of independence but may require frequent supervision and mentoring
• Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities as they relate to commissioning
• Basic knowledge of Automation and controls systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, and test and balance
• Have an understanding of ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Valid driver’s license

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Significant travel required – approximately 50% of time
• Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice
• Ability to work varying shift times depending on the project, i.e. night or weekends
• Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders