Commissioning Technician

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Atlanta, GA

McKenney's Inc.

<h4><strong>BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD<br /></strong></h4> <p><strong><br /> Since 1948, our proven approach has ensured high-quality solutions at every stage of a building. But we know that providing the highest level of services takes the right people and a healthy environment. With this in mind, our focus is to improve the lives of our customers, employees and communities around us through all aspects of what we do.<br /> <br /> Self-performance of all trades, in-house shops and over seven decades of experience have made us the top choice in mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services that meet your unique needs.</strong></p> https://www.mckenneys.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: <p style="margin: 6.0pt 0.0in 0.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The role of the Technician is to manage and perform startup activities and system performance evaluations on new construction and existing construction projects of all types to include documentation of pre-functional activities and the maintenance of action item lists. The Technician will also be an integral part of the final Commissioning team and will be required to participate in point to point system checkout as well as functional system testing activities and resolution of all operational deficiencies identified as part of this process.</span></span></p>
Responsibilities: </span></span></span></u></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Complete project reviews with the commissioning officer before starting a project</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Manage and perform all pre-functional activities on a variety of project types and sizes</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Document all pre-functional activities in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Maintain a current action item list in our paperless Commissioning documentation systems</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Communicate job status with the project management team on a daily basis and report any issues that may impede job progress or schedule</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assist the Commissioning project management team with equipment and system startup scheduling</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Maintain the startup crew manpower loading as needed to maintain the project schedule </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assist the Commissioning project management team with communicating technical detail to vendors or factory representatives as needed to repair manufacturers defects in equipment</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mentor Commissioning Group apprentices in the performance of assigned duties </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Troubleshoot system problems, provide solutions and manage problem resolution through the Commissioning project management team</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assist Test and Balance and manufacturers’ representatives in resolving issues that impact the performance of the systems within our responsibility or scope of work</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Supervise other Commissioning Technicians and Apprentices as applicable</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coordinate with other trades to keep the construction schedule on track</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Assist the Senior level commissioning technicians with commissioning activities as applicable</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 12.0pt 0.0in 0.0pt;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">
Requirements: <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Minimum 5 years mechanical HVAC equipment startup experience</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">High school diploma or GED</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must be able/available to travel 50% of time</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 12.0pt 0.0in 0.0pt;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></u></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Experience in the construction industry, preferably with a mechancal contractor, TAB contractor or DDC controls contractor</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">At least 2 years&rsquo; experience managing mechanical related work</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Experience in servicing boilers and chillers</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Experience commissioning new construction and existing construction projects. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">MCAA 40 hour foreman training</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 12.0pt 0.0in 0.0pt;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS</span></span></u></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must be a self-starter, with ability to work well as part of a team or independently as required</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, team-oriented and able to respond quickly to changing customer demands</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must have good communication skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Solid reasoning, math, science, and technical skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must have a professional appearance</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Good computer skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Proficient in the use of airside and hydronic test and balance meters and instruments </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must have a working knowledge of major HVAC equipment including large multi-fan air handling units, steam and hot water boilers, cooling towers and chillers</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must have a good working knowledge of the commissioning process</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must have the ability to effectively run a startup crew</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Must be able to handle multiple priorities</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 12.0pt 0.0in 0.0pt;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;">WORKING CONDITIIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS</span></span></u></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Light physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and some standing or walking</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Work requires extensive local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations</span></span></li> </ul> <p>Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.</p> <p class="q-details"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">McKenney&rsquo;s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. McKenney&rsquo;s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. </span></p>