Factory Acceptance Test Technician III

TAS Energy Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy Inc. is seeking a FAT Technician III to lead inspection and testing of TAS equipment in a manufacturing shop. You will perform mechanical, electrical, and controls verifications, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with project documents.

The role requires extensive field experience in industrial settings, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to train others in factory acceptance testing. Join a team focused on quality and safety in energy-related equipment.

Qualifications

• Ten years or more project field experience in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work.
• Five years or more managing a team in an industrial shop for field environment.
• Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes.
• Journeyman or master electrical license preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, safety rules, operating instructions and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams on a daily basis.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, controls and architectural visual inspections.
• Perform tagging/labeling checks.
• Perform PID walk-down.
• Inspect major mechanical equipment (chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, fans, etc.).
• Verify LV & MV power cable installations.
• Perform electrical testing and LV meggering.
• Complete checklists in Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Train others in factory acceptance testing.

Skills

Detail oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

MS Office / Adobe

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or HVAC trade school

Tools

Hi‑Pot tester

Megger

Multimeter

Phase rotation meter

Laptop/tablet

Job description

Position Overview

The role of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician III is to perform shop inspections and testing of TAS equipment prior to shipment. This includes visual and detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical/controls systems, troubleshooting and minor repairs per established project documents and checklists.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams on a daily basis.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, controls and architectural visual inspections.
• Perform tagging/labeling checks.
• Perform PID walk‑down.
• 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 TAS.

Job Skills

• Highly detail‑oriented.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude – problem‑solver mindset.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly, written and verbal, with various levels of management, customers, vendors, and other employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make recommendations for resolution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe.
• Work with minimal supervision in the accomplishment of duties.

Education & Training

High‑school diploma or equivalent HVAC trade school and/or apprenticeship training preferred. Military training and/or technical work experience could be considered in lieu of trade school certification.

Minimum Requirements

• Ten years or more project field experience in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work.
• Modular shop experience also considered a bonus.
• Five years or more managing a team in an industrial shop for field environment.
• Ability to develop and publish procedures, processes, and execution plans to advance small team and department performance, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 and communication networks.
• Must know how to use the following equipment: Hi‑Pot tester, multi‑meter, phase rotation meter, megger, ammeter clamps, signal generator/Hart communicator, laptop and tablet computers.

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC program code.
• Knowledge of VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) configuration & troubleshooting.
• Journeyman or master electrical license.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Position is at 95%–100% inside a manufacturing shop environment. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.