HVAC Startup Technician*

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s is seeking a Technician to manage startup activities and system performance evaluations on building projects. You will participate in point‑to‑point checks, functional testing, and resolution of operational deficiencies as part of the final Commissioning team.

The role requires strong HVAC knowledge, experience with boilers/chillers, and ability to mentor apprentices, coordinate with vendors, and maintain schedules across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, preferably with a mechanical contractor, TAB contractor or DDC controls contractor.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing mechanical related work.
• Experience servicing boilers and chillers.
• Pneumatic and DDC controls.
• Experience commissioning new construction and existing building projects.

Responsibilities

• Complete project reviews with the commissioning officer before starting a project.
• Manage and perform all startup activities on a variety of project types and sizes.
• Document all pre-functional activities in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems.
• Maintain a current action item list in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems.
• Communicate job status with the project management team on a daily basis and report any issues that may impede job progress or schedule.
• Mentor Commissioning Group apprentices in the performance of assigned duties.
• Troubleshoot system problems, provide solutions and manage problem resolution through the Commissioning project management team.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

DDC controls

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

MCAA 40 hour foreman training

OSHA 30

Tools

DDC controls

HVAC equipment knowledge

Job description

Introduction

McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

The role of the Technician is to manage and perform startup activities and system performance evaluations on new construction and existing building projects of all types to include documentation of pre-functional activities and the maintenance of action item lists. The Technician will also be an integral part of the final Commissioning team and will be required to participate in point to point system checkout as well as functional system testing activities and resolution of all operational deficiencies identified as part of this process.

Responsibilities

• Complete project reviews with the commissioning officer before starting a project
• Manage and perform all startup activities on a variety of project types and sizes
• Document all pre-functional activities in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Maintain a current action item list in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Communicate job status with the project management team on a daily basis and report any issues that may impede job progress or schedule
• Assist the Commissioning project management team with equipment and system startup scheduling
• Maintain the startup crew manpower loading as needed to maintain the project schedule
• Assist the Commissioning project management team with communicating technical detail to vendors or factory representatives as needed to repair manufacturers defects in equipment
• Mentor Commissioning Group apprentices in the performance of assigned duties
• Troubleshoot system problems, provide solutions and manage problem resolution through the Commissioning project management team
• Assist Test and Balance and manufacturers’ representatives in resolving issues that impact the performance of the systems within our responsibility or scope of work
• Supervise other startup technicians and apprentices as applicable
• Coordinate with other trades to keep the construction schedule on track
• Assist the Senior level commissioning technicians with commissioning activities as applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the construction industry, preferably with a mechanical contractor, TAB contractor or DDC controls contractor
• At least 2 years’ experience managing mechanical related work
• Experience in servicing boilers and chillers
• Pneumatic and DDC controls
• Experience commissioning new construction and existing building projects.
• MCAA 40 hour foreman training
• OSHA 30

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team or independently as required
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands
• Must have good communication skills
• Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills
• Must have a professional appearance
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Good computer skills
• Must have a working knowledge of major HVAC equipment including large multi-fan air handling units, cooling towers and chillers.
• Must have the ability to effectively run a startup crew
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities

WORKING CONDITIIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises
• Work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Basic construction working conditions walking or standing most of the time and lifting some loads to 50 pound.
• Work requires extensive local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations