Building Systems Commissioning Technician – Startup & Testing

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Commissioning Technician to support testing, startup, verification and turnover of building systems for complex commercial projects in Houston. The role collaborates with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and owners to ensure systems meet drawings and specs.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in commissioning or related fields, OSHA 30, and experience with HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of commissioning or related field experience.
• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and equipment docs.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, MS Project preferred or related tools.
• Certifications in commissioning or related fields strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning and turnover of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety and controls systems.
• Verify installations against approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements and applicable codes.
• Participate in startup, functional performance testing, equipment operation and system verification.
• Coordinate testing activities with project teams, subcontractors, engineers and owners.
• Schedule and track testing to support project milestones and turnover dates.
• Assist with commissioning plans, procedures, checklists and testing documentation.
• Identify, track and help resolve commissioning issues and deficiencies.
• Prepare reports documenting testing, corrective actions and system performance.
• Maintain commissioning logs, punch lists and turnover records.
• Verify completion of testing, balancing, controls integration and equipment startup documentation.
• Assist with Building Automation System, energy-management and integrated-controls testing.
• Support troubleshooting of controls sequences and communication between interconnected systems.

Skills

Reading drawings

Documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Field testing

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Trade-school training

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Revit

MS Project

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Commissioning Technician to support testing, startup, verification and turnover of building systems for complex commercial projects in Houston. The role collaborates with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and owners to ensure systems meet drawings and specs.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in commissioning or related fields, OSHA 30, and experience with HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.