Senior Commercial HVAC Start-Up & Commissioning Technician

Kelso Industries; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Phone

Training & certs

Career growth

Job summary

Kelso Industries seeks an experienced HVAC Service Technician to lead commissioning and start-up of commercial systems. You will ensure equipment is installed to spec, tested, and handed over ready for operation, collaborating with install crews, project managers, and controls teams.

You will troubleshoot and validate performance, document results, and support ongoing service between project start-ups, while upholding safety and quality standards in every turnover.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC experience.
• Hands-on experience starting up and commissioning new commercial HVAC equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting across refrigeration, electrical, gas heat, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schedules, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication with GCs, owners, and inspectors.
• Own hand tools and working knowledge of test instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and commissioning of new commercial HVAC systems (RTUs, split systems, VRF, chillers, boilers, AHUs).
• Verify installations meet specifications before start-up.
• Perform pre-functional checks and record results.
• Set and verify refrigerant charge, airflow, pressures, and electrical readings.
• Coordinate with crews and commissioning agents to schedule start-up activities.
• Identify and correct deficiencies and document punch items.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues.
• Guide customers through system operation at turnover.
• Maintain start-up reports and closeout documentation.
• Support service with diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance work between projects.

Skills

HVAC experience

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Read drawings

EPA 608

Driver's license

Communication

Tools & instruments

Tools

Manifolds/digital gauges

Combustion analyzers

Meters

Airflow instruments

Job description

Kelso Industries seeks an experienced HVAC Service Technician to lead commissioning and start-up of commercial systems. You will ensure equipment is installed to spec, tested, and handed over ready for operation, collaborating with install crews, project managers, and controls teams.

You will troubleshoot and validate performance, document results, and support ongoing service between project start-ups, while upholding safety and quality standards in every turnover.