Variable Frequency Drive Field Commissioning Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join MIH Systems Group as a VFD Field Commissioning Specialist

Picture this: you’re on-site at a high-rise in Manhattan first thing in the morning, bringing a newly installed VFD online. By mid-day, you’ve diagnosed a controls issue on a different brand of drive in Jersey City, and you wrap up by validating system performance so the building team can run at peak efficiency. If that sounds like a great day, you’ll feel right at home at MIH Systems Group.

About MIH Systems Group

We’re a fast-growing building commissioning and technical services firm focused on making complex buildings perform better. From design-phase commissioning to optimizing existing facilities, our consulting team and technical services experts partner across the lifecycle of HVAC and building systems—bringing deep, multi-manufacturer experience and practical, energy-conscious solutions.

The Role

We’re hiring a senior-level VFD specialist to install, troubleshoot, and commission Variable Frequency Drives across the NY/NJ region. You’ll respond to breakdowns, complete on-site repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and recommend smart upgrade paths for clients running premium equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, start up, commission, and verify proper operation of VFDs from multiple manufacturers.
• Partner with leadership to help the service group run efficiently—supporting staffing productivity, customer retention, cost controls, and goal achievement.
• Build strong client relationships that lead to repeat engagements and referrals.
• Deliver high-caliber repairs and keep callbacks to a minimum.
• Communicate job progress, findings, and obstacles clearly to customers and management.
• Present appropriate options for additional work and services following established protocols.
• Follow safety procedures rigorously and champion a safety-first mindset for yourself and others.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Variable Frequency Drives from multiple brands.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work from heights/on ladders.
• Strong knowledge of three-phase motors and control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical drawings, safety rules, operation manuals, and written instructions, including P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Installation and troubleshooting capability for heating and cooling systems.
• OSHA 30 and SST credentials.
• Experience preparing inspection and appraisal reports.
• Collaborative mindset with solid interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; clear written and verbal communication.
• Mechanical assembly and troubleshooting proficiency.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Comfort programming, calibrating, and configuring 4–20 mA and 0–10 VDC devices.
• Proven success working independently with minimal supervision.
• Bonus: experience with gas detection systems and DriSteem humidifiers.

Compensation

Estimated pay: $45–$64 per hour, with flexibility based on experience and skills.

Where You’ll Work

Field-based across the NY/NJ area with travel to client sites.

Tools & Technologies

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Equal Employment Opportunity

MIH Systems Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.