Startup/Commissioning Technician

SPC Mechanical; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity for training and certification

Job summary

A mechanical services company is seeking an experienced specialist to manage startup and commissioning processes for HVAC and Plumbing projects. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, documentation skills, and the ability to lead a team. Candidates must have strong HVAC knowledge and experience in mechanical service. Location is in North Carolina, and a competitive salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of mechanical service, equipment startup, or commissioning experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Universal EPA certification required within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew to ensure timely project completion.
• Complete startup forms and keep reliable documentation.
• Assist with pre-testing of controls and communication with SPC's team.

Skills

Mechanical service experience

HVAC and Plumbing knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Electric systems understanding

Problem diagnostics

Education

EPA certification (recommended)

Tools

Autodesk Build

Flow meters

Job description

Prefab Shop
212 Cook Rd
Elon, NC 27244, USA

To implement the processes by which projects are started up, sequenced, commissioned, turned over, and warrantied. To train customer facilities personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of installed systems and equipment and provide response and support for warranty requests.

Responsibilities:

LEADERSHIP

• Ability to lead crew in the direction most productive for the timely completion of the job while following the project commissioning process.
• Motivate the crew to the highest level.

DOCUMENTATION

• Completes startup forms for equipment as required.
• Works with factory startup technicians and obtains forms as required.
• Keeps file in a concise, orderly manner.
• Documents all job-related occurrences.
• Keeps a daily record.
• Uses Autodesk Build for QC/QA processes.

Qualifications:

• Two years of mechanical service, equipment startup, or Commissioning experience.
• Must be able to travel throughout regional projects
• Maintain a high level of understanding of total HVAC and Plumbing installation and operation, equipment capabilities, and controls systems architecture and sequences.
• Understand system start-up, test and balancing, commissioning, and diagnosis.
• Understand Electrical Systems and be able to troubleshoot line-side work and troubleshoot/resolve low-voltage (24V) issues.
• Must have a high level of skill in troubleshooting of multiple trades and types of systems, such as:
• Electrical circuits and systems
• Control components and systems
• Mechanical equipment such as Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units, and Fans
• Plumbing equipment such as air compressors, vacuum pumps, and sump pumps
• Mechanical Hydronic systems and components
• Plumbing Hydronic systems and components
• Air flow dynamics and components
• Have overall ability to diagnose and report problem situations accurately.
• Understand and stay current with industry trends and standards.
• Universal EPA certification recommended; will be required to acquire within 1 year.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Brazing with Nitrogen Purge.
• Assembly and disassembly of various pieces of equipment.
• Activation of equipment and ability to find startup requirements in the Installation Manual.

Essential Functions: Include the following, but not limited to

STARTUP

• Assist in piping system flushing and complete documentation for the flushing activities.
• Activate and document the starting conditions of the equipment.
• Adjust equipment settings such that it will operate according to design drawings and specifications.
• Verify that equipment is ready to be started by the vendor.
• Troubleshoot issues with equipment or system operation and provide solutions.

COMMISSIONING

• Assist in pre-testing of controls and DDC point-to-point and logic sequencing.
• Complete required Commissioning documentation.
• Assist in the communication of Commissioning issues to SPC’s team.
• Assist commissioning Agents while they are on-site with any needs or questions they may have.
• Execute and assist with the coordination of Owner Training.

QA/QC

• Participates in Autodesk Build QA/QC punch list.
• Assigns punch list items to the appropriate field superintendent.
• Closes out completed punch list items.

QUALITY OF WORK

• Demands the highest quality installation possible within the boundaries of the budget and schedule.
• Can personally show the crew members the quality expected of SPC Mechanical.

PLANNING

• Works with PM to plan, schedule, and coordinate all start-up and commissioning processes of assigned projects.
• Works with other trades on the critical path.
• Proficient in the use of special tools or equipment such as flow meters, flow hoods, temp cooling, etc.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Displays a courteous and professional manner to customers and their representatives.
• Understands the value of each customer to SPC Mechanical regardless of the size or scope of the job.
• Ensures that the start-up crew is professionally conducting themselves.

DOCUMENTATION

• Keeps files in a concise, orderly manner.
• Completes startup documentation to be included in turnover packages.
• Documents all job-related occurrences.
• Keeps a daily record.

TRADE STANDARDS

• Is knowledgeable of trade standards in general as well as SPC Mechanical standards in particular.
• Displays the ability to find solutions to problems.
• When required to do so, provides technical assistance for the best application for a particular installation.

MATERIAL AND EXPENSE CONTROL

• Procure material as needed to complete tasks within contract scope, such as:
• Special wiring as needed
• Refrigerant for Dx Startup
• Glycol as required
• Miscellaneous parts for repairs

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions.

• Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 75 pounds and assist with lifting to 120 pounds
• Comfortable working on ladders, rooftops, and crawl spaces
• Ability to climb rooftop access ladders

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