TAB Technician

DAC, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC, Inc. is seeking a TAB Technician to operate test and balance equipment and coordinate with management on progress and issues. The role involves adjusting damper controls, balancing dampers, and verifying HVAC operation per specifications.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or HVAC certificate, 1–15 years in HVAC/Controls, and NEBB/AABC certification. Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills are required, with background checks and drug screening conducted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or HVAC certificate preferred.
• NEBB/AABC Certifications required for Technician role.
• 1–15 years’ experience in commercial HVAC, Controls, Mechanical Services and/or Test & Balance.
• Excellent organizational skills including handling multiple demands and priorities.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical material to non-technical audiences.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and handheld devices.
• Background checks and drug screening required for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Use and operate test and balance equipment and instrumentation.
• Proactively communicate progress, issues, and status to management as required.
• Adjust fan speeds, pumps speeds, balancing dampers, fan rotation, heating and cooling modes, thermostat operation, damper controls, fan controls, valve positioning and other air/water-side mechanical operations.
• Complete paperwork legibly and concisely.
• Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
• Perform initial site inspection, review mechanical plans and specifications.
• Adjust balancing dampers, measure final HVAC operating conditions, and ensure correct building and space pressure.
• Adjust individual balancing dampers for supply, return, make up and exhaust to achieve design airflow from each diffuser grill and register.
• Use software to interact and validate Building Automation System operation.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Verbal and written skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Technical communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or HVAC certificate preferred

Tools

NEBB/AABC Certifications

Microsoft Office

Handheld computer

Job description

• Use and operate test and balance equipment and instrumentation.
• Proactively communicate progress, issues, and status to management as required.
• Adjust fan speeds, pumps speeds, balancing dampers, fan rotation, heating and cooling modes, thermostat operation, damper controls, fan controls, valve positioning and other air/water-side mechanical system operations.
• Complete paperwork legibly and concisely.
• Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
• Perform initial site inspection, review mechanical plans and specifications.
• Adjust balancing dampers, measure final HVAC operating conditions, and ensure correct building and space pressure.
• Adjust individual balancing dampers for supply, return, make up and exhaust as needed to achieve design airflow from each diffuser grill and register.
• Use software to interact and validate Building Automation System operation.

TAB Technician Position Responsibilities:

• Use and operate test and balance equipment and instrumentation.
• Proactively communicate progress, issues, and status to management as required.
• Adjust fan speeds, pumps speeds, balancing dampers, fan rotation, heating and cooling modes, thermostat operation, damper controls, fan controls, valve positioning and other air/water-side mechanical system operations.
• Complete paperwork legibly and concisely.
• Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
• Perform initial site inspection, review mechanical plans and specifications.
• Adjust balancing dampers, measure final HVAC operating conditions, and ensure correct building and space pressure.
• Adjust individual balancing dampers for supply, return, make up and exhaust as needed to achieve design airflow from each diffuser grill and register.
• Use software to interact and validate Building Automation System operation.

TAB Technician Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma, associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning is preferred
• NEBB/AABC Certifications as a Technician is required
• 1-15 years’ experience in commercial HVAC, Controls, Mechanical Services and/or Test & Balance
• Excellent organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently, and the ability to manage resource procurement and utilization
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e., Smartphone, iPad)
• This position requires working in diverse project types including industrial environments
• Thorough background and drug screening will be required for each applicant