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Position Title: Commissioning Technician
Position Location: Remote - with heavy travel. Philadelphia, Northern VA, and Atlanta region is preferred but not required
SALARY
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JOB SUMMARY
The Commissioning Technician provides technical support to plan, schedule and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities. This person participates in the MEP design review process and in functional testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems.
This person will collaborate with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to test, validate and make operational newly installed and operational electrical and mechanical systems including those in mission critical facilities.
The Commissioning Technician will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform On-site Inspection, Validation, Testing and Verification of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment (50%)
- Participate in factory witness testing
- Observe startup activities
- Use technical equipment to perform testing
- Perform functional testing of equipment and electrical, mechanical and controls systems
- Troubleshoot system components
- Ensure vendors meet Client specifications – Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Develop Testing Plans and Procedures (20%)
- Assist in the development of commissioning plans
- Prepare pre-functional checklists
- Prepare functional performance test scripts
Review Construction Related Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (15%)
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Review sequence of operations
- Assist in commissioning focused design reviews
Reporting (15%)
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Assist in preparation and contributes to final commissioning report
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (BEGINNER LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls system principles
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
- Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
- On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 75%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Relocation opportunities to key project areas available
- International travel may be required based on individual skill, training and project needs
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of two years’ experience with installation, hands-on testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical infrastructure. This could be equivalent based on military / government work experience.
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!
Benefits
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
