Field Engineer II

Comfort Systems USA•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician II provides field support to clients, including commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and retrofitting of mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves diagnosing issues with mechanical and electrical equipment, controls, communications, and computers, and documenting these procedures. The position requires close collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Project Management, and client personnel. The Field Service Technician II also assists in monitoring Quality Assurance, performing QC checks, compiling O&M information, and assisting in the creation of final IOM manuals. A key responsibility is the commissioning of the mechanical portion of projects. The role reports to the Customer Service Manager but interfaces with Project Managers, Production Managers, QA Managers, Engineering Managers, and client personnel. Cross-training in controls and electrical systems is necessary.

Requirements

Significant project field experience in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work
Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes and practices
Ability to travel extensively to both domestic and international job sites
Ability to work in field construction conditions
Must have or can obtain applicable safety certifications including but not limited to OSHA10 General Construction, NFPA-70E
Safe driving record
Ability to read drawings and schematics
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Office projects
Exposure to at least one brand of PLC or Building controls
Must be able to work independently at the job site

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

Responsibilities

Compile O&M information
Transmit critical O&M information during a project
Assist in compilation of the final sets of IOM manuals
Provide feedback from the field
Create legible “red-line” drawings to submit to Project Manager
Arrange for a timely hand-off from construction function
Direct the field commissioning of a project
Troubleshoot all mechanical and electrical equipment
Provide documented commissioning of the mechanical and electrical portions of the project
Maintain close interface with other Field Engineers, Project Engineers and Project managers, with the mechanical and electrical engineers, with service technicians, and with the client’s personnel
Perform startup, preventative maintenance, and service of vertical turbine pumps and split coupled inline pumps
Perform startup, preventative maintenance, and service of Cooling Towers (Evapco, Kelvion, Marley, SPX)
Perform startup, preventative maintenance, and service of Centrifugal Chillers (Trane, York, McQuay, Smardt)
Perform startup and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives (Eaton and Allen-Bradley)
Install and repair power distribution systems including electric motors, motor control centers, and variable speed drives
Assist the Production Department in assembly, or in training of factory personnel
Assist in Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions
Possibly perform or oversee QC checks
Other responsibilities as designated by TAS