Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Technician I

Comfort Systems USA•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Inspector I is to perform shop inspections and testing of TAS equipment prior to shipment. This includes visual and detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical/controls systems, troubleshooting and minor repairs per established project documents and checklists. The position requires close interface with the Operations Department, Project Engineers and Project Managers, and with other FAT Technicians.

Requirements

Five years or more project field experience is required in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work.
Modular Shop Experience also considered acceptable.
Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe
Proficient in understanding and interpreting schematic drawings.
Ability to work with standard controls systems.
Must be detailed and organized with the ability to work with all craft support.
Proficient in understanding and following electrical safety procedures.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Must know how to use the following equipment: Hi Pot Tester, Multi-meter, Phase Rotation meter, Megger, Amp Clamps, Signal Generator/Hart Communicator, Laptop and Tablet Computers

Nice To Haves

HVAC Trade school and/or apprenticeship training preferred.
Military training and/or technical work experience could be considered in lieu of trade school certification.
Knowledge of PLC (Program Logic Controller) troubleshooting
Knowledge of VFD (Variable Frequence Drive) Configuration & troubleshooting
Journeyman electrical license

Responsibilities

Perform Mechanical, Electrical , Controls and Architectural Visual inspections
Perform Tagging/Labeling Checks
Perform PID Walkdown
Perform Major Mechanical Equipment Inspections-(Chillers, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Fans, etc.)
Perform Electrical Visual inspections
Perform Major Electrical Equipment Inspections-(Switchboards, Panels, ATS’s, UPS’s, MCC’s, Transformers, VFD Drives)
Verify LV & MV Power Cable Installations
Perform Electrical Testing
Perform LV(480V) Cable Meggering
Perform Pre-Energization Electrical Panel Inspections
Safely Energize Power Distribution Equipment (Switchboards, Panels, ATS’s, UPS’s, MCC’s, Transformers, VFD Drives, Local Controllers, Lighting Panels, etc.)
Perform Small Power System Testing(Lighting, Receptacles)
Perform Soft Starter Setup/Configuration & Rotational Check
Perform VFD Setup/Configuration & Rotational Check
Perform Controls Verifications including: Visual Inspections, Initial Energization Checks-(Local Controllers, PLC’s, End-Devices), Verify and/or modify Software/Firmware configurations to Local Controllers, VFD’s, PLC’s, Point to Point Wiring Testing, Tagging/Labeling Verifications, I/O Functional Tests of AI/AO/DI/DO Devices with End of Line Testers, or Hand-held meters, Instrument Function Testing & Scale Verification, Automated Valve Testing, HVAC Unit Pre-Energization & Startup (Bard/AirSys Type units)
Complete Checklists for all activities in Autodesk Construction Cloud
Issue Punchlist items for all defects identified
Train others in performing factory acceptance testing.
Other tasks as assigned by TAS.