Henderson Job Title: Sr. Commissioning Technician
External/Business Card Title: Sr. Commissioning Technician
Department/Team: HBS/Commissioning
Location: Varies
Salary Grade: FLSA Classification: Leave blank - For HR use only
Reports to (Name): Reports to (Title): Commissioning Director
Position Summary The employee is responsible for executing building commissioning and retro-commissioning tasks on projects to include field observation and testing, report generation and project planning. The employee manages a program or projects, coordinates site visits, attends meetings and communicates with customers and sub-contractors ensuring project success. The employee also assists with training employees, generating schedules and determining staffing requirements.
Essential Job Functions Major Accountabilities Essential Duties Design Phase Commissioning Tasks
- Creates owner project requirements, construction plans and specifications.
- Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments.
- Generates checklists and tests for equipment.
Construction Phase Commissioning Tasks
- Leads and attends commissioning meetings.
- Makes site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists.
- Generates site observation and issues reports.
- Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments.
Acceptance Phase Commissioning Tasks
- Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests.
- Generates site observation and issues reports.
Troubleshooting & Assessments
- Makes site visits to troubleshoot issues.
- Assesses equipment operation and conditions.
- Generates reports summarizing visits, equipment condition and providing recommendations.
Project/Program Management
- Develops and maintains client relationships.
- Creates proposals for work based on RFPs or owner requests.
- Setups projects and folders.
- Coordinates scheduling of site visits with contractors and clients.
- Determines staffing requirements to complete projects.
- Manages project billing and budgets.
Supervisory Responsibility - May mentor or train employees.
- Schedules and coordinates work for project staff.
- Assists other technicians with on-site questions.
# of Direct Reports Supervised: N/A
# of Indirect Reports Supervised: N/A
Education, Experience, Licenses, Skills & Abilities Minimum level of formal education required. - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred. Common examples include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Engineering or Construction Management
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
Necessary training, licenses and/or certifications. - Commissioning certification preferred (NEBB TAB Tech, NEBB Cx Tech)
Type and length of previous experience needed. - Bachelor's degree in relevant field and typically 4 years of professional experience in commissioning or testing/balancing required (8 years without degree)
Skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job. - Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work with moderate amount of independence but may require occasional supervision and mentoring
- Ability to understand drawings and specifications and how they translate into a building
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities as they relate to commissioning
- Strong knowledge of Automation and controls systems, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire alarm/life safety systems, lighting and lighting controls, and test and balance
- Have an understanding of ASHRAE, ACG and LEED commissioning requirements
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam
- Ability to read and understand Blueprints
Other necessary requirements (i.e. Travel, Shifts, Physical Demands, etc.). - Significant travel required - approximately 75% of time
- Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice
- Ability to work varying shift times depending on the project, i.e. night or weekends
- Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders
Let's Talk PerksWe take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.
Culture- Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
- Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
- Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
- Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
- Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
- Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
- Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
Benefits- Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
- Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
- Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
- Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We've got you covered.)
- Paid Term Life and Disability (We've got your family covered, too.)
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
- Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)
More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.
