Comfort Systems USA

Field Engineer III

Comfort Systems USA$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of significant project field experience in construction support and maintenance work.
  • Proficient in startup and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives, particularly Eaton and Allen-Bradley.
  • Experienced with major mechanical systems, including centrifugal chillers and cooling towers from reputable brands.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and schematics accurately.
  • Able to travel extensively for domestic and international projects.

Responsibilities

  • Provide field support through commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Conduct startup and preventative maintenance on various mechanical equipment, including chillers and pumps.
  • Interact collaboratively with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Compile and transmit critical operation and maintenance (O&M) information during project phases.
  • Oversee or perform quality control checks to meet company standards.
  • Create legible red-line drawings for project documentation and assist in finalizing project manuals.

Benefits

  • Extensive travel opportunities, both domestic and international.
  • Collaboration with a range of professionals across various departments.
  • Quality Assurance responsibilities that enhance professional skill set.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge mechanical and electrical systems.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Field Service Technician III’s role is to provide field support to our clients. This includes commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, or retrofit of the mechanical and electrical systems of a project. This position is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as controls, communications, computers, where called upon, and for the documentation of these procedures.  The position requires close interface with the Quality Department, Project Engineers and Project Managers, Process Engineer, client personnel, and with other Field Engineers and Service Technicians.  

The Field Service Technician III also assists in monitoring Quality Assurance requirements for completed equipment, and may perform QC checks, or oversee the same.  The Field Service Technician III will compile O&M information, transmit critical O&M information during the design and construction phases of the project, and assist in compilation of the final sets of IOM manuals.

The Field Service Technician III will perform Installation support and Commissioning of all Electrical, Mechanical, and Control Systems provided by TAS as part of a project.

The Field Service Technician III reports to the Director of Aftermarket Product Services.  However, this position requires close interface with the Service Project Manager, Product Manager, Production Manager, QA manager, and the Engineering manager, client personnel, general contractors, sub-contractors, and/or consulting engineers.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Startup, preventative maintenance, and service of vertical turbine pumps and split coupled inline pumps.

  • Startup, preventative maintenance, and service of Cooling Towers (Evapco, Kelvion, Marley, SPX)

  • Startup, preventative maintenance, and service of Centrifugal Chillers (Trane, York, McQuay, Smardt)

  • Startup and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (Eaton and Allen-Bradley)

  • Install and repair power distribution systems including electric motors, motor control centers, and variable speed drives.

  • Close interface with other Field Service Technicians, Project Engineers, and Project managers, with the mechanical and electrical engineers, with service technicians, and with the client’s personnel

  • Assist the Production Department in assembly, or in training of factory personnel

  • Compile O&M information

  • Transmit critical O&M information during a project

  • Assist in compilation of the final sets of IOM manuals

  • Feedback from the field is an integral part of the position

  • 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

  • Responsible for trouble-shooting all mechanical and electrical equipment

  • Provide documented commissioning of the mechanical and electrical portions (at a minimum) of the project

  • Assist in Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions

  • Will possibly perform or oversee QC checks

  • Other responsibilities as designated by TAS

JOB SKILLS:

  • Ability to read drawings and schematics.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Office projects

  • Ability to travel extensively domestic and international

  • Exposure to at least one brand of PLC or Building controls.

  • Must be able to work independently at the job site.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

  • HVAC Trade school and/or apprenticeship training preferred.

  • Military training and/or technical work experience could be considered in lieu of trade school certification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Significant project field experience is required in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work.

  • Experience with variable frequency drive startup and troubleshooting (Eaton and Allen-Bradley)

  • Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes and practices. 

  • Experience with Centrifugal Chillers, Cooling Towers, VFD

  • Ability to travel extensively to both domestic and international job sites. 

  • The ability to work in field construction conditions is required.

  • Must have or can obtain applicable safety certifications including but not limited to OSHA10 General Construction, NFPA-70E

  • Safe driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is 80% travel both domestic and international. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.  Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading.  The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

About Comfort Systems USA

Comfort Systems USA is a leading provider of commercial, industrial, and institutional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. The company's services include design, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, as well as energy management and building automation services. Comfort Systems USA has a national presence, with over 120 locations across the United States, and a workforce of over 12,000 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing waste and energy consumption. Comfort Systems USA is also committed to safety and has implemented a number of programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Learn more about Comfort Systems USA
Size
13,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$150.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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