Senior TAB Lead Technician – Air & Hydronic Balancing

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid time off

13+ holidays

Health plan options

Retirement through VRS

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a TAB Senior Technician to lead testing, adjusting, and balancing of complex airside and hydronic systems across UVA facilities. The role combines field work with analysis, design review, and mentoring junior technicians to ensure TAB quality and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities include planning TAB activities, calibrating instruments, and coordinating with project teams, contractors, and operations staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 7 years HVAC or controls experience.
• NEBB/AABC certification preferred or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Lead TAB activities for complex airside and hydronic systems.
• Plan and execute TAB for assigned projects with independent ownership.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate TAB instrumentation.
• Verify flows, fan/pump operation, and system sequencing against design intent.
• Read mechanical drawings and sequences of operation.
• Prepare and review TAB reports and ensure QA of data.

Skills

TAB procedures

BAS systems familiarity

Reading drawings & schematics

Field diagnostics & troubleshooting

Instrumentation & data management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Automated Logic WebCTRL

Trane controls

TekAir

Phoenix controls

Job description

University of Virginia is seeking a TAB Senior Technician to lead testing, adjusting, and balancing of complex airside and hydronic systems across UVA facilities. The role combines field work with analysis, design review, and mentoring junior technicians to ensure TAB quality and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities include planning TAB activities, calibrating instruments, and coordinating with project teams, contractors, and operations staff.