Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration) - Henderson Building Solutions

Henderson Engineers; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match and profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Training for Professional Development

Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive Insurance

Paid Time Off and Sick Time off

Job summary

Henderson Engineers in Las Vegas is seeking a Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration) to support field startup of commercial refrigeration systems. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or significant experience, strong communication skills, and ability to travel extensively. The role involves system startup, testing, and troubleshooting, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Henderson Engineers offers excellent benefits including 401K match, paid training, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of engineering or 4+ years of experience.
• Commissioning certification preferred.
• Experience commissioning ammonia (NH3) and/or CO2 refrigeration systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support field startup, testing, and troubleshooting of refrigeration systems.
• Generate checklists and tests for equipment.
• Perform testing, adjusting and balancing tasks.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Commissioning certification (NEBB TAB Tech or Cx Tech)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

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

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Training for Professional Development
• Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
• Paid Term Life and Disability
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time off
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.