Senior HVAC Foreman – On‑Site Leader for Installations

METCO Engineering Inc.; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 70.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

METCO Engineering Inc. in Houston seeks an HVAC Foreman to lead on-site installation, maintenance, and startups, directing a crew of 3–12 technicians to complete work safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Read blueprints, oversee ductwork, piping, RTUs, chillers, and related systems; ensure compliance with codes and LEED/ energy mandates. Coordinate with other trades and conduct startups and commissioning as required.

Mansioni

• Directly supervise, coordinate, and assign tasks to HVAC technicians, installers, apprentices, and laborers.
• Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and direction to crew members.
• Monitor crew productivity, workmanship, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks / safety meetings and job site hazard assessments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, and mechanical schedules.
• Oversee layout, fabrication, installation, and connection of ductwork, piping, refrigeration lines, air handling units, rooftop units (RTUs), chillers, boilers, VAV boxes, fans, pumps, controls, and related accessories.
• Lead installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in commercial buildings, medical facilities, schools, industrial facilities, and multi-family projects common in the Houston market.
• Perform or direct system startups, testing, balancing (air and water), commissioning activities, and owner training as required.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control issues on existing HVAC systems (DX, chilled water, package units, split systems, VRF).
• Direct preventive maintenance, seasonal startups/shutdowns, filter changes, belt adjustments, coil cleaning, refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging (EPA 608), and minor repairs.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, safety policies, and site-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with mechanical codes and LEED/ energy code mandates.
• Conduct quality inspections and correct deficiencies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
• Serve as primary on-site contact for general contractor, engineers, inspectors, and other trades.
• Coordinate HVAC work with other trades to prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings; report daily progress and material needs to Project Manager.
• Verify receipt and condition of materials; manage tools and company vehicles.
• Request materials and equipment to maintain schedule.
• Complete daily time sheets, work logs, safety reports, and inspection checklists.
• Maintain as-built drawings / red-lines for turnover to client.

Descrizione del lavoro

METCO Engineering Inc. in Houston seeks an HVAC Foreman to lead on-site installation, maintenance, and startups, directing a crew of 3–12 technicians to complete work safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Read blueprints, oversee ductwork, piping, RTUs, chillers, and related systems; ensure compliance with codes and LEED/ energy mandates. Coordinate with other trades and conduct startups and commissioning as required.