HVAC Commissioning Technician

Entertimeonline; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entertimeonline in Metairie, LA is seeking an experienced HVAC Commissioning Technician to ensure commercial systems are installed correctly, operate safely, and perform as designed. You will support startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning while coordinating with project teams, contractors, manufacturers, engineers, and commissioning agents through final turnover.

The role requires hands-on work with AHUs, RTUs, DOAS, VAV boxes, and other equipment, plus strong diagnostic skills and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment submittals, electrical and control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Proficiency with standard HVAC diagnostic and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment startup and perform functional testing on AHUs, RTUs, DOAS, and other HVAC equipment.
• Verify installation readiness including electrical power, controls, piping, ductwork, filters, belts, and safety devices.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, airflow, and controls-related issues.
• Measure operating temperatures, pressures, voltage, amperage, and airflow; verify equipment rotation.
• Coordinate with BAS sensors, actuators, safeties, alarms, and sequences of operation.
• Collaborate with TAB contractors to resolve airflow and system performance issues.
• Perform functional performance testing and support third-party commissioning.
• Identify installation deficiencies and coordinate corrective work with field personnel.
• Maintain accurate testing reports and commissioning documentation.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Testing equipment

Communication

Tools

HVAC diagnostic equipment

Job description

Contact information

• Name HR Manager

Description

Put your HVAC expertise to work ensuring commercial systems are installed correctly, operate safely, and perform as designed. As an HVAC Commissioning Technician, you will support equipment startup, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning while coordinating with project teams, contractors, manufacturers, engineers, and commissioning agents through final turnover.

What You'll Do

• Support equipment startup and perform functional testing on air-handling units (AHUs), rooftop units (RTUs), dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), split systems, heat pumps, exhaust fans, pumps, variable air volume (VAV) boxes, and other HVAC equipment.
• Verify that equipment is installed correctly and ready for startup, including electrical power, controls, piping, ductwork, filters, belts, and safety devices.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, airflow, and controls-related issues.
• Measure and verify operating temperatures, pressures, voltage, amperage, airflow, equipment rotation, and other operating conditions.
• Work with controls contractors to verify sequences of operation, sensors, actuators, safeties, alarms, and building automation system (BAS) performance.
• Coordinate with testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) contractors to identify and resolve airflow and system performance issues.
• Perform functional performance testing and support third-party commissioning activities.
• Identify installation deficiencies and coordinate corrective work with field personnel.
• Maintain accurate functional testing reports, commissioning documentation, deficiency lists, and other required records.
• Assist with manufacturer startups, owner training, and final system turnover.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of HVAC experience, preferably in commercial or industrial settings.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC equipment, refrigeration, airflow, electrical components, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment submittals, electrical and control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Proficiency with standard HVAC diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify and resolve system issues independently.
• Clear communication and strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with field personnel, subcontractors, manufacturers, engineers, and commissioning agents.