HVAC Startup Technician II: Commissioning & Controls

DynaTen Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DynaTen Corporation, a Comfort Systems USA company, seeks a Startup Technician II to join our Startup team. This role performs routine startup, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation for commercial mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and control systems, with limited supervision.

Primary responsibilities include site inspections before startup, operational testing, and coordinating with project teams and trade partners to ensure installations meet specifications and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of related field experience.
• Ability to perform routine startup activities with limited supervision.
• Ability to identify and communicate common installation, electrical, mechanical, and controls-related issues.
• Ability to complete accurate startup documentation.
• Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• EPA certification required or must be obtained after hire.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 required or must be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup activities for commercial HVAC and mechanical equipment with limited supervision.
• Conduct jobsite inspections before startup to help verify installation is complete, accessible, and consistent with manufacturer instructions and project requirements.
• Perform operational testing and assist with functional performance verification.
• Troubleshoot common electrical, controls, mechanical, and airflow-related issues.
• Review drawings, submittals, equipment data, wiring diagrams, and sequence of operations.
• Document startup results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and follow-up items clearly and accurately.
• Recommend improvements to startup forms, checklists, and documentation based on field experience.
• Communicate startup status, concerns, and deficiencies to project teams, trade partners, and internal leadership.
• Assist installing contractors with startup-related questions and field coordination.
• Support warranty-related troubleshooting when needed.
• Participate in technical meetings and jobsite discussions as needed.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Continue developing knowledge of HVAC systems, control systems, equipment operation, and commissioning practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Field coordination

Safety awareness

Education

EPA certification

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Procore

CxAlloy

Excel

Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

DynaTen Corporation, a Comfort Systems USA company, seeks a Startup Technician II to join our Startup team. This role performs routine startup, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation for commercial mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and control systems, with limited supervision.

Primary responsibilities include site inspections before startup, operational testing, and coordinating with project teams and trade partners to ensure installations meet specifications and safety standards.