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Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration) - Henderson Building Solutions
Chantilly, VA, USPosted 1 months ago
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Job Description
Position Summary: Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration) to support field startup, testing, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. This role can be based out of any of our national offices. The Commissioning Technician plays a critical role in executing commissioning and start-up activities for ammonia (NH3), CO2 transcritical, and hybrid refrigeration systems. This includes performing pre-functional checks, system start-up, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure systems operate in accordance with design intent, manufacturer requirements, IIAR and ASHRAE standards, and applicable codes. Key Responsibilities:
Creates owner project requirements, construction plans and specifications
Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments
Generate checklists and tests for equipment
Make site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists
Generates site observation and issues reports
Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments
Performs testing, adjusting and balancing tasks, which includes adjusting air and hydronic systems
Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests
Generates site observation and issues reports
Generates final reports
Makes site visits to troubleshoot issues
Assesses equipment operation and conditions
Generates reports summarizing visits, equipment conditions and recommendations
Develops and maintains client relationships
Setups projects and folders
Evaluates budgets to determine the proper allocation of resources and time for each job
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering required, or 4+ years of experience without a relevant degree. Common examples include Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, or Architectural Engineering.
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Commissioning certification preferred (NEBB TAB Tech or Cx Tech)
Previous commissioning or testing/balancing experience preferred
Experience commissioning ammonia (NH3) and/or CO2 refrigeration systems preferred
Ability to reliably and predictably carry out the functions of this job
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work with some degree of independence but may require frequent supervision and mentoring
Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building
Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities as they relate to commissioning
Basic knowledge of Automation and controls systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, and test and balance
Have an understanding of ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Valid driver’s license
Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
Significant travel required – approximately 50% of time
Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice
Ability to work varying shift times depending on the project, i.e. night or weekends
Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders