Lead HVAC Commissioning Technician (Travel)

McKenney's Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s Inc. seeks an experienced Technician to lead startup activities and system performance evaluations on new construction and existing building projects. You will document pre-functional activities and manage action item lists as part of a larger Commissioning team.

You will participate in point-to-point system checkout, functional testing, and resolution of operational deficiencies. Travel up to 25% and supervision of apprentices are also expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years commercial HVAC startup or service experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical School degree in HVAC/R or similar.
• Must be able/available to travel up to 25% of time.
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record. Maintain insurability during term of employment.
• CFC certification.

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.

Skills

HVAC startup

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical School HVAC/R

Tools

DDC controls

BMS

Job description

McKenney’s Inc. seeks an experienced Technician to lead startup activities and system performance evaluations on new construction and existing building projects. You will document pre-functional activities and manage action item lists as part of a larger Commissioning team.

You will participate in point-to-point system checkout, functional testing, and resolution of operational deficiencies. Travel up to 25% and supervision of apprentices are also expected.