Start-up Tech III

Comfort Systems USA • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DynaTen, a Comfort Systems USA Company, is seeking a Startup Technician III to join our Startup team. This advanced-level position is responsible for performing and supporting complex startup, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation activities on commercial construction projects. The Startup Technician III is expected to work independently on most startup activities, troubleshoot more complex system issues, coordinate with project teams and trade partners, and support less experienced technicians through field guidance and technical assistance.

Requirements

• 7 to 9 years of related field experience.
• Ability to perform startup activities independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with project teams, trade partners, vendors, and commissioning authorities.
• Strong planning, organization, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, quality, and customer service.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• EPA certification required or must be obtained after hire.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 required or must be obtained after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced commercial HVAC startup, service, commissioning, or controls experience.
• Experience with data center, healthcare, institutional, or large commercial projects.
• Experience with DDC systems, embedded controls, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and control sequences.
• Experience supporting commissioning plans, QA/QC plans, system readiness reviews, or functional testing.
• Manufacturer training, TAB experience, controls certifications, commissioning training, or ASHRAE Guideline 0 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup activities for commercial HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and control systems independently.
• Lead or support startup activities for assigned systems or areas of a project.
• Conduct pre-startup inspections to verify installation readiness, accessibility, safety, controls readiness, and compliance with manufacturer requirements.
• Perform operational testing, functional checks, and system verification activities.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, controls, airflow, and equipment performance issues.
• Coordinate with installing contractors, project teams, controls vendors, commissioning authorities, and internal leadership to resolve startup-related issues.
• Review drawings, submittals, wiring diagrams, sequence of operations, equipment data, and project requirements.
• Complete clear, accurate, and timely startup documentation.
• Recommend improvements to startup documentation, checklists, and field processes.
• Support warranty-related troubleshooting and field investigations as needed.
• Participate in project meetings, technical discussions, and coordination meetings when needed.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to Startup Technician I and II team members.
• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, communication, and customer service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive approach to mechanical construction design and service management
• Dedicated 50,000 square foot prefabrication facility
• Fabricating sheet metal, piping, plumbing, and multi-trade rack (MTR) systems
• Innovative and advanced technical solutions
• Professional growth
• Empowering talented team to drive innovation and collaboration
• Building a legacy for our Colleagues, Clients and Community with industry leading Expertise and Execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed