Commissioning Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

McClure Engineering is currently seeking a Field Technician to work alongside other talented engineers dedicated to engineering excellence on a wide range of projects involving mechanical, electrical, and automation systems for complex facilities including hospitals, laboratories, and universities. The ideal candidate shall possess and be comfortable with collaboration with other disciplines and team members assigned to their projects as well as continued learning to ensure the best engineering solutions are provided. Be self-motivated and proactive on projects with limited supervision. Critical thinking and clear communication are paramount. Experience with straightforward and productive communication with contractors and owners is required. The McClure team takes pride in the depth and breadth of knowledge on its bench and believes engineering excellence is driven by the fundamentals of math and science along with the intuition about all things mechanical/electrical.

Description:

Manage and execute commissioning projects on new construction and within existing buildings to include the following tasks:

· Assist with all aspects of commissioning of mechanical systems including hydronic systems, air distribution systems, and building automation system

· Support all aspects of commissioning of electrical systems including emergency power and lighting control systems with appropriate supervision

· Participate in commissioning design and submittal reviews

· Create commissioning forms, specifications, and plans

· Successfully interpret contract documents (i.e., drawings and specifications)

· Understand MEP building systems and controls sequences of operation

· Develop, execute, and document pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems test procedures

· Track and report commissioning issues throughout the project

· Build and assemble final commissioning reports

· Operate safely in a construction atmosphere performing commissioning operations

· Be responsible for commissioning communications and updates

· Maintain strong client relationships

· B.S. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from ABET accredited university; Construction Management, Engineering Technology with relevant experience

· 2+ years of direct commissioning or related experience in a variety of facility systems and subsystems including controls, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and building envelope systems

· General Contractor background is applicable as is experience in manufacturing checkout/startup

· Understanding of ASHRAE and other commissioning industry standards; Active Member (participant) of ASHRAE or other industry organization preferred

· Understanding of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) process for New Construction and Existing Buildings, LEED Accredited Professional is preferred

· Background in operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and control systems.

· Demonstrates strong communication, supervisory, and organizational skills by effectively collaborating with clients, customers, contractors and peers on technical and project-related matters, and contributing as a valuable member of multidisciplinary teams

· Strong computer skills including operation of automation systems (JCI, ALC, Trane, EcoStructure, Siemens, etc), proficiency within the MS Office suite, and comfortability in learning new applications with minimal instruction

· Familiarity and experience with test equipment including temperature measurement, pressure measurement, flowmeters, IR cameras, data loggers, electrical multimeters, and other related tools

· Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work

· Must be available for out-of-town travel for a few days at a time

· Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

· Valid Driver's License with clean driving record

Work Environment:

· Work environment is primarily indoors at firms’ facility, with approximately 10% of time spent indoors/outdoors at project or construction sites where hard-hat and other safety gear is often required (PPE is provided by firm)

· While performing field work associated with this position employee will be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and carry and/or climb ladders of varying heights

Benefits:

· Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (100% company paid for the employee)

· Health Savings Account – $1300 annual employer contribution

· Flexible Spending Account

· Long-term/Short-term disability coverage

· Life/ AD&D Insurance

· 401K Plan with Safe Harbor Match

· Employee Stock Purchase

· Annual Discretionary Profit Sharing for all employees

· Company provided Identity Theft Protection through NortonLifeLock

· Paid Parking

· Annual Wellness Reimbursement $300

· On-site fitness center

· On-site Showers & Lockers

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid Vacation & Holidays (including a personal floating holiday)

· Continuing Education & Professional Memberships

· Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave Flexible Scheduling

· Flexible Hours that include the ability to schedule 1-day remote per week

McClure Engineering is an "Employer of Choice" repeatedly named one of St. Louis' Top Workplaces and Healthiest Employers!

While being a leader in the engineering industry, McClure's corporate culture promotes work-life balance and fun with a wide-array of company sponsored activities such as annual float trips, summer softball games, barbecues, corporate massages, traveling nurses and cardio, weight & relaxation rooms with on-site showers available to employees and their families. Additionally, McClure offers an extremely comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time-off, support for on-going learning and development, superior wellness program, casual dress work environment, hybrid remote work schedule, and stable retirement (401k) plan and stock purchase program to promote financial security.

McClure Engineering values diversity. We are committed to providing 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.