Field Engineer I HAC

TAS•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HAC Field Service Technician (FST) I provides field support to clients and represents TAS at project sites. The role advises on installation and commissioning activities, resolves BIM/ACC issues assigned to TAS, and collaborates with external stakeholders to support timely project completion and turnover. HAC FSTs are part of TAS’s Services Department and report directly to the Field Supervisor. They oversee subcontract labor and support junior technicians on-site, working closely with Service Project Managers, BIM/ACC Coordinators, Service Coordinators, and other TAS departments. The position also involves attending progress and scheduling meetings and coordinating with subcontractors, owner’s representatives, and commissioning agents. The role requires extensive domestic and international travel—approximately 90%—and work in active construction and field environments. Employees are primarily exposed to indoor conditions and construction-site environments. Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, using hands and fingers, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force and frequently or continuously exert negligible force to move objects. Visual requirements include color vision, depth perception, and a field of vision needed for data preparation and analysis, computer use, and extensive reading. TAS is a Houston-headquartered company within Comfort Systems USA. It designs and delivers packaged modular systems for data centers, power, and commercial and industrial utility applications. TAS describes its culture as combining a small-company feel with the resources and international reach of a large company. The company has five ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facilities in Houston and has delivered and commissioned packages in more than 33 countries. TAS maintains a tobacco-free workplace policy that prohibits tobacco or nicotine use on its premises, while conducting TAS business off premises, and during working hours. TAS states that it provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants.

Requirements

At least two years of field project experience supporting construction, startup, repair, or maintenance activities.
Experience working on active construction sites.
Ability to travel extensively to domestic and international job sites.
Ability to work in active construction and field environments.
Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders.
Working knowledge of piping systems, electrical wiring, wire terminations, bus duct systems, Unistrut supports, receptacles, lighting, and related equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must possess or be able to obtain applicable safety certifications, including OSHA 10 General Construction and NFPA 70E.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and general job-site safety training, either already completed or to be obtained within a specified period of employment.
Training in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and mechanical installation tools.

Nice To Haves

Hyperscale data center project experience.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
Experience operating aerial lifts and other job-site equipment.
Ability to work independently on job sites.
Experience with BIM/ACC platforms.
OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training.
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training.
High school diploma or GED.
Technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, or military technical training in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education, hands-on training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Represent TAS at job sites where products are delivered, installed, commissioned, or serviced.
Advise on and review module installation activities.
Coordinate work with General Contractors, installation subcontractors, and third-party commissioning and inspection teams to achieve project milestones.
Manage resolution of BIM/ACC issues assigned to TAS.
Coordinate delivery of replacement materials.
Communicate project status and progress to internal and external project managers.
Prepare weekly project reports.
Manage subcontract labor on-site.
Support junior technicians on-site.
Attend progress and scheduling meetings and coordinate with subcontractors, owner’s representatives, and commissioning agents.
Carry out other responsibilities designated by TAS.