Marine HVAC Automation Technician - Commissioning Expert

Bronswerk Group; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Retirement program

Competitive salary & bonus

Job summary

Bronswerk Group in Vancouver seeks a Commissioning Automation Technician to join the In-Service Support team. You will work with the Lead Commissioning Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-based control systems for Marine HVAC-R on large vessels, ensuring safe, reliable operation during installation and start‑up.

You will perform end‑to‑end testing, download programs, start up systems, and document commissioning activities, while collaborating with Refrigeration and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HVAC/controls or equivalent technical education.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, and HMIs.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electric for panel layouts (asset).
• Strong English communication skills; willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
• Quality checks of control panel assemblies including point-to-point testing, torque checks, and cable size validation.
• Provide input to the project manager on forecast of schedule for commissioning.
• Submit red line drawings to the Automation & Controls Manager.
• Troubleshoot PLC programming to comply with the approved control philosophy (sequence of operation).
• Troubleshoot HMI pages during start-up.
• Check calibration of system sensors and transmitters.
• Fill out commissioning documentation.
• Collaborate with Refrigeration and HVAC teams to start-up various HVAC-R systems.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain asset security.

Skills

HVAC/Controls experience

PLC/HMI experience

English communication

Red Seal asset

Education

Technical School diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Electric

Job description

Bronswerk Group in Vancouver seeks a Commissioning Automation Technician to join the In-Service Support team. You will work with the Lead Commissioning Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair, and program PLC-based control systems for Marine HVAC-R on large vessels, ensuring safe, reliable operation during installation and start‑up.

You will perform end‑to‑end testing, download programs, start up systems, and document commissioning activities, while collaborating with Refrigeration and