Hvac/Controls Specialist (Commissioning)

Four Seasons Environmental•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioning Specialist helps make sure major MEP building systems are installed, tested and working the way they should. In this field-based role, you’ll inspect mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building automation/control systems, with a strong focus on mechanical and controls work. You’ll verify operation against project requirements and design documents, perform functional performance checks, document issues and work with the project team to make sure corrections are completed. This work directly helps owners receive buildings that operate efficiently, perform reliably and support long-term equipment life.

Requirements

HVAC training/education with work experience
Strong interpersonal, verbal, presentation and written communications skills
Good descriptive writing skills and the ability to articulate to a non-technical client the essence of the technical requirements that are being enforced
Demonstrated skills in delivering excellent customer/client service and project management
Strong technical background in commercial/institutional building systems and operations
Substantial experience completing building energy efficiency projects
Hands-on experience in testing, start-up and troubleshooting of HVAC systems, including but not limited to cooling towers, chillers, packaged roof top units, ERUs, DOAS, AHUs, VRFs, VFDs, for medical / lab facilities, schools, commercial and institutional type buildings
Strong knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems
Strong knowledge of control systems
Understanding of electrical and fire/life safety systems
Willingness to travel
Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, background and reference checks
Must be Authorized to Work in the US

Responsibilities

Lead the commissioning team and commissioning process on assigned projects.
Perform commissioning activities for critical building systems and equipment, including HVAC, building automation/controls, electrical and lighting, plumbing and life-safety, renewable energy, water reuse, and other systems as required.
Project management skills.
Lead commissioning progress meetings.
Make improvements to and offer advice about operational procedures.
Schedule and coordinate work to tight construction deadlines.
Ensure building systems work to specification.
Create and carry out test procedures; Develop commissioning checklists for installation verification and functional performance testing of equipment and integrated systems.
Investigate problems, diagnose/repair faults.
Troubleshoot building systems.
Liaise with installation/project engineers.
Write reports and documentation.
Provide technical support.
Ensure safe working conditions.
Train maintenance and operative staff where appropriate.
Computer skills including expertise in email and MS Office.
Ability to work under pressure is important, with tight schedules necessitating extra hours at times: shift and ‘unsocial' hours can be required, particularly where equipment is in 24-hour operation.
Interface with design and construction team members to ensure commissioning activities are incorporated and commissioning issues are addressed; effectively filtering and managing documentation is a key element of the commissioning process.