Mechanical Construction Inspector

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Upton, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Modernization Project Office (MPO) is responsible for the engineering, design, cost estimating, scheduling, and project controls on conventional construction projects, including the selection of architectural/engineering firms, contractors and others engaged for these projects. As a member of the Modernization Project Office, the experienced mechanical inspector will inspect commercial plumbing /mechanical/HVAC work associated with new construction and/or renovation work to ensure conformance with contract documents and applicable codes and standards. The ideal candidate will have field experience in construction with an emphasis on HVAC, plumbing, pipe fitting and fire protection.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science Degree or NICET III certification or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• 5 or more years’ experience in construction installation and inspection of large scale commercial HVAC units, industrial size chillers and cooling towers, and commercial ductwork.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of the latest version of the mechanical and plumbing ICC building codes.
• Experience testing and trouble shooting HVAC, chiller, cooling tower, and ductwork startup issues typically encountered during construction.
• Working knowledge of testing methods and criteria for all types of mechanical systems is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The ability to work Overtime on weekends or extended hours to accommodate contractor work schedules.
• Must meet physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to: Physical coordination and balance, Continuous walking/standing, Hearing speech and alarms, Good near vision; depth perception; normal color vision, Heights (high and low hazard), Lifting (up to 40 lbs); frequent bending/twisting, Use of vertical ladders (>4 ft), Ability to work in warm and cold environments (outdoors).
• Due to the need for unescorted access to controlled areas of the laboratory, this position is limited to U.S. citizens in accordance with site security requirements.
• As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10 or more years’ experience in construction inspection of large scale Commercial HVAC systems within a medical/ researcher/ or pharmaceutical setting.
• Experience with plumbing, fire sprinkler, steam and general piping systems.
• ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector.
• NICET Level II and III Certification.
• Working knowledge of the latest version of the mechanical and plumbing NYS/ ICC building codes.
• Knowledge of fire-stopping, fire-rated construction, and/or fire-proofing.
• OSHA 30-hour training.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of daily narrative reports.
• Daily verification of work performed and confirmation that materials and workmanship match specifications and shop drawings.
• Coordination of construction work with facility operations and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for verification of quality of work and installation in accordance with NYS building codes.
• Verification of contractor installation methods with contract drawings and specifications.
• Conformance with contractual safety requirements.

Benefits

• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level