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Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration) - Henderson Building Solutions

$68.88k - $103.32k

Henderson Engineers

Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration)

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

Let's Talk Perks

We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.

Culture:

  • Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
  • Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
  • Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
  • Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
  • Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
  • Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
  • Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)

Benefits:

  • Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
  • Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
  • Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
  • Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We've got you covered.)
  • Paid Term Life and Disability (We've got your family covered, too.)
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
  • Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)

More information can be found here.

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.

Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.

To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Pay Transparency: Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

Las Vegas Salary Range: $68,880 - $103,320

Washington, D.C. Salary Range: $76,096 - $114,144

Notice To Candidates: Recruitment Fraud Alert

Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website's careers page.

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