Technician In Training - Houston

Engineered Air Balance; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Air Balance (EAB) offers a structured Technician in Training path focused on Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems. You will work mainly on South Houston/Galveston sites and across the Greater Houston area, gaining hands-on experience under seasoned professionals.

The program builds foundational skills, emphasizes safety, and prepares you for certification exams. This role suits individuals with a high school diploma or HSE and an interest in math and mechanics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE required; two years of college preferred.
• Two years of related experience with HS diploma or HSE, OR no experience with two years of college.
• Ability to cope with challenges and maintain attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic math skills to testing, adjusting, and balancing.
• Read mechanical plans to locate equipment on project sites.
• Learn setup, storage, operation, and calibration of field instrumentation.
• Keep instrumentation and paperwork secure and ready for use.
• Collect and accurately record field data for basic equipment.
• Assist with testing, adjusting, and balancing systems according to standard procedures.
• Follow all safety requirements for each task performed.
• Participate in the EAB Technician Training Program, attend classes, complete assignments, and prepare for certification exams.

Skills

Basic math

Reading plans

Instrumentation calibration

Data collection

Testing & balancing

Safety compliance

Leadership potential

Written & verbal comms

Education

High school diploma or HSE

Job description

Are you mechanically and mathematically inclined? Looking to start a career, not just another job? Then start your career on a structured path in Testing, Adjusting & Balancing (TAB) with industry certification support.

Today’s buildings are incredibly complex – from high performance architectural assemblies to state-of-the-art mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing the indoor environment for the occupants and their respective organizational missions. EAB’s Total System Balance, Critical Environment Certification, and Building Commissioning Services verify all three of these critical areas to ensure an Optimum Operating Facility.

About the Company:

Since 1956, Engineered Air Balance (EAB) has led the industry as North America’s largest and most respected independent provider of Testing &Balancing (TAB), Commissioning (Cx), and Critical Environment Certification (CEC) services. At EAB, our people are our greatest asset. Guided by our core values—Integrity, Quality, Consistency, and Teamwork,we deliver excellence across healthcare, education, research, industrial, and commercial projects. Join us and be part of a team that defines industry standards and drives meaningful impact.

This position will primarily be assigned to South Houston/Galveston job sites but requires availability to work throughout the Greater Houston area as needed.

To learn more about our company and our industry please visit us at https://www.eabcoinc.com/.

What You’ll be Doing:

The Technician in Training position is designed to provide foundational technical skills and hands-on experience necessary to perform comprehensive total system balancing and validation of every component of an HVAC system, encompassing the complete spectrum of air handling and ventilating equipment, hydronic systems, and controls.

This role serves as an entry point for individuals seeking to develop expertise in HVAC systems and subsystems under the guidance of experienced professionals. The successful candidate will engage in learning and applying industry-standard procedures. Ultimately, this position aims to prepare the individual for advancement into a fully qualified Technician role.

• Apply basic math skills to understand and use formulas and calculations for testing, adjusting, and balancing.
• Read mechanical plans to locate equipment on project sites.
• Learn proper setup, storage, operation, and calibration verification of field instrumentation.
• Keep instrumentation and paperwork secure and ready for use.
• Collect and accurately record field data for basic equipment.
• Assist with testing, adjusting, and balancing systems according to standard procedures.
• Follow all safety requirements for each task performed.
• Participate in the EAB Technician Training Program, attend classes, complete assignments, and prepare for certification exams.
• Must be available to work primarily at South Houston/Galveston job sites and throughout the Greater Houston area as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Cultivate leadership qualities for futureadvancement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or HSE required; two years of college preferred.
• Experience:
  • Two years of related experience with high school diploma or HSE, OR
  • No experience required with two years of college.
• Ability to cope with challenges and maintain attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us?

At EAB, we value Integrity, Quality, Consistency, and Teamwork. Our Technician in Training Program provides structured learning and clear pathways for growth, including opportunities to earn certification.