HVAC Startup Technician

HVAC Startup Technician

The role of the HVAC Startup Technician is to manage and perform startup activities and system performance evaluations on new construction and existing building projects of all types to include documentation of pre-functional activities and the maintenance of action item lists. The Technician will also be an integral part of the final Commissioning team and will be required to participate in point to point system checkout as well as functional system testing activities and resolution of all operational deficiencies identified as part of this process.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Complete project reviews with the commissioning officer before starting a project
• Manage and perform all startup activities on a variety of project types and sizes
• Document all pre-functional activities in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Maintain a current action item list in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems
• Communicate job status with the project management team on a daily basis and report any issues that may impede job progress or schedule
• Assist the Commissioning project management team with equipment and system startup scheduling
• Maintain the startup crew manpower loading as needed to maintain the project schedule
• Assist the Commissioning project management team with communicating technical detail to vendors or factory representatives as needed to repair manufacturers defects in equipment
• Mentor Commissioning Group apprentices in the performance of assigned duties
• Troubleshoot system problems, provide solutions and manage problem resolution through the Commissioning project management team
• Assist Test and Balance and manufacturers' representatives in resolving issues that impact the performance of the systems within our responsibility or scope of work
• Supervise other startup technicians and apprentices as applicable
• Coordinate with other trades to keep the construction schedule on track
• Assist the Senior level commissioning technicians with commissioning activities as applicable

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years commercial HVAC mechanical equipment startup or service experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Technical School degree in HVAC/R or similar.
• Must be able/available to travel up to 25% of time
• Valid Georgia driver's license and clean driving record. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability during the term of employment
• CFC certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, preferably with a mechanical contractor, TAB contractor or DDC controls contractor
• At least 2 years' experience managing mechanical related work
• Experience in servicing boilers and chillers
• Pneumatic and DDC controls
• Experience commissioning new construction and existing building projects.
• MCAA 40 hour foreman training
• OSHA 30

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team or independently as required
• Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands
• Must have good communication skills
• Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills
• Must have a professional appearance
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance
• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Good computer skills
• Must have a working knowledge of major HVAC equipment including large multi-fan air handling units, cooling towers and chillers.
• Must have the ability to effectively run a startup crew
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises
• Work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Basic construction working conditions walking or standing most of the time and lifting some loads to 50 pound.
• Work requires extensive local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney's is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney's is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.