Factory Acceptance Test Inspector I

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a FAT Inspector I to perform shop inspections and testing of company equipment prior to shipment. This role involves visual and detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical/controls systems, and coordination with Operations, Project Engineers and Project Managers.

Responsibilities include verifying power cable installations, performing electrical testing, energization checks, and documenting results.

Qualifications

• Five years or more project field experience in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work.
• Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe
• Proficient in understanding and interpreting schematic drawings
• Ability to work with standard controls systems
• Must be detailed and organized with the ability to work with all craft support
• Proficient in understanding and following electrical safety procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits

Responsibilities

• Perform Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Architectural Visual inspections
• Perform Tagging/Labeling Checks
• Perform PID Walkdown
• Perform Major Mechanical Equipment Inspections-(Chillers, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Fans, etc.)
• Perform Electrical Visual inspections
• Perform Major Electrical Equipment Inspections-(Switchboards, Panels, ATS’s, UPS’s, MCC’s, Transformers, VFD Drives)
• Verify LV & MV Power Cable Installations
• Perform Electrical Testing
• Perform LV(480V) Cable Meggering
• Perform Pre-Energization Electrical Panel Inspections
• Safely Energize Power Distribution Equipment (Switchboards, Panels, ATS’s, UPS’s, MCC’s, Transformers, VFD Drives, Local Controllers, Lighting Panels, etc.)
• Perform Small Power System Testing(Lighting, Receptacles)
• Perform Soft Starter Setup/Configuration & Rotational Check
• Perform VFD Setup/Configuration & Rotational Check
• Perform Controls Verifications including:
• Visual Inspections
• Initial Energization Checks-(Local Controllers, PLC’s, End-Devices)
• Verify and/or modify Software/Firmware configurations to Local Controllers, VFD’s, PLC’s
• Point to Point Wiring Testing
• Tagging/Labeling Verifications
• I/O Functional Tests of AI/AO/DI/DO Devices with End of Line Testers, or Hand-held meters
• Instrument Function Testing & Scale Verification
• Automated Valve Testing
• HVAC Unit Pre-Energization & Startup (Bard/AirSys Type units)
• Complete Checklists for all activities in Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Issue Punchlist items for all defects identified
• Train others in performing factory acceptance testing.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Mech & Electrical Aptitude

Problem Solver

Communication Skills

Reading Drawings

Education

Highschool Diploma

HVAC Trade/Apprenticeship

Military/Technical Training

Tools

Hi Pot Tester

Multimeter

Phase Rotation Meter

Megger

Amp Clamps

Signal Generator/Hart Communicator

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a FAT Inspector I to perform shop inspections and testing of company equipment prior to shipment. This role involves visual and detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical/controls systems, and coordination with Operations, Project Engineers and Project Managers.

Responsibilities include verifying power cable installations, performing electrical testing, energization checks, and documenting results.