Installation Technician III - Start Up

Panasonic•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Installation / Startup Technician is responsible for performing start-up and functionality checking on newly installed HVAC, plumbing and electrical components, equipment and systems. They check newly installed equipment for operation in accordance with engineering or factory specifications and ensure all components and systems are installed per applicable city and trade code. This role involves working directly with other subcontractors or vendors to ensure proper operation of equipment. The technician will interpret drawings, identify errors/omissions, and advise the appropriate supervisor. They will install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, sensors, controllers, and mechanical parts related to the plans. Additionally, they will disassemble and reassemble commercial mechanical and plumbing equipment for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, ensuring newly installed equipment is level and aligned. The role requires explaining work performed to the customer's satisfaction, performing startup and commissioning of building automation and refrigeration systems, and providing installation of controls as necessary. Diagnosing HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and/or electrical system performance through observation, testing, and setup is also a key responsibility. The technician must complete necessary documents accurately and timely for customer invoicing and EPA requirements. They need the ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints regarding the installation of cabling, communication loops, and components associated with energy management and refrigerant leak systems, as well as interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, control drawings, service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, equipment specifications, and governmental regulations. Maintaining and managing truck inventory and adhering to vehicle maintenance program guidelines are also required. The ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance and lead others on a project is essential.

Requirements

High School OR Ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 year of exp with HS/GED
EPA 608 Certification level 3
Valid Driver's license and a safe driving record.
Physically able to climb ladders, work at high elevations and lift objects up to fifty pounds.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, detail oriented and highly motivated.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work nights, weekends and out of town as required.
Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities/task in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong organizational, time management skills.
High level of professionalism and diplomacy.
Strong customer focus skills.
Strong project management skills and high attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to making decisions, learn quickly, thinking rationally and exercising good judgment.
Work effectively in diverse team environment.
Ability to work both individually and as a team with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

Technical Degree

Responsibilities

Performs start-up and functionality checking on newly installed HVAC, plumbing and electrical components, equipment and systems.
Checks newly installed equipment for operation I/A/W engineering or factory specifications.
Ensures all components and systems are installed per applicable city and trade code.
Works directly with other subcontractors or vendors to insure proper operation of equipment.
Interprets drawings, identifies errors/omissions and advises the appropriate supervisor.
Install, Connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, sensors, controllers, and mechanical parts related to the plans
Disassembles and reassembles commercial mechanical and plumbing equipment to perform trouble shooting and preventative maintenance as needed.
Ensures newly installed equipment is level and aligned.
Explains the work performed to the satisfaction of the customer, startup, and commissioning of building automation and refrigeration systems as necessary.
Provide installation of controls as necessary to ensure complete operation of newly installed and existing equipment and building automation and refrigeration systems.
Diagnoses HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and/or electrical system performance through observation, testing and setup as required per plans and specifications.
Complete necessary documents in a thorough, accurate and timely manner to complete necessary customer paperwork for invoicing and EPA requirements.
Ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade regarding the installation of all cabling, communication loops, and components associated with the installation of energy management and refrigerant leak systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, contract documents, control drawings, service bulletins, technical procedure manuals, equipment specifications, and governmental regulations.
Maintain and manage truck inventory in an accurate, neat and orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines (If applicable).
Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance and direction.
Able to lead others on project.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonuses based on performance
Paid training and access to online training videos
Paid drive time (including overtime)
22 days paid off – 10 days of vacation, 12 company holidays
Company vehicle provided
On-the-job, hands-on training opportunities for Technicians, electrical and mechanical theory, and model-based training
Sign-on bonus available
medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account options
Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid time off
stewardship
parental leave
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.