Commissioning Field Tech - Mechanical & Electrical (Hybrid)

McClure; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental &amp

Health Savings Account (HSA) with $1,3

Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short-/a

Job summary

McClure Engineering in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Field Technician to join a team of engineers delivering commissioning for mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in hospitals, labs, and universities. You will work with other disciplines, communicate clearly, and progress projects with limited supervision.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering and 2+ years of direct commissioning experience, with strong knowledge of building systems and controls.

Qualifications

• B.S. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from ABET accredited university; Construction Management, Engineering Technology with relevant experience
• 2+ years of direct commissioning or related experience in a variety of facility systems and subsystems including controls, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and building envelope systems
• General Contractor background is applicable as is experience in manufacturing checkout/startup
• Understanding of ASHRAE and other commissioning industry standards; Active Member (participant) of ASHRAE or other industry organization preferred
• Understanding of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) process for New Construction and Existing Buildings, LEED Accredited Professional is preferred
• Background in operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and control systems.
• Demonstrates strong communication, supervisory, and organizational skills by effectively collaborating with clients, customers, contractors and peers on technical and project-related matters, and contributing as a valuable member of multidisciplinary teams
• Strong computer skills including operation of automation systems (JCI, ALC, Trane, EcoStructure, Siemens, etc), proficiency within the MS Office suite, and comfortability in learning new applications with minimal instruction
• Familiarity and experience with test equipment including temperature measurement, pressure measurement, flowmeters, IR cameras, data loggers, electrical multimeters, and other related tools
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work
• Must be available for out-of-town travel for a few days at a time
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• Work environment is primarily indoors at firms’ facility, with approximately 10% of time spent indoors/outdoors at project or construction sites where hard-hat and other safety gear is often required (PPE is provided by firm)
• While performing field work associated with this position employee will be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and carry and/or climb ladders of varying heights

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of commissioning of mechanical systems including hydronic systems, air distribution systems, and building automation system
• Support all aspects of commissioning of electrical systems including emergency power and lighting control systems with appropriate supervision
• Participate in commissioning design and submittal reviews
• Create commissioning forms, specifications, and plans
• Successfully interpret contract documents (i.e., drawings and specifications)
• Understand MEP building systems and controls sequences of operation
• Develop, execute, and document pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems test procedures
• Track and report commissioning issues throughout the project
• Build and assemble final commissioning reports
• Operate safely in a construction atmosphere performing commissioning operations
• Be responsible for commissioning communications and updates

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Self-motivation

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JCI automation systems

ALC

Trane

EcoStructure

Siemens

MS Office

Test equipment (temp/pressure/flow)

Job description

McClure Engineering in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Field Technician to join a team of engineers delivering commissioning for mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in hospitals, labs, and universities. You will work with other disciplines, communicate clearly, and progress projects with limited supervision.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering and 2+ years of direct commissioning experience, with strong knowledge of building systems and controls.