What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Agent position at Salas O'Brien?
At I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc, A Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary: Thomasson Commissioning Services (TCS) is currently seeking a Commissioning Agent for our Commissioning Team, with a primary focus on commissioning and energy efficiency sectors. If you’re a lifelong learner who enjoys a collaborate environment, ICT may be a good next step for you in your career!
Responsibilities:
- Work in the Commissioning Team as a Commissioning Agent, with emphasis on electrical and/or mechanical systems.
- Perform or assist in commissioning activities including commissioning plan creation, design reviews, chair commissioning kickoff meetings, job progress reports, functional performance testing and final report creation.
- Develop owner project requirements.
- Perform pre-functional tests, observe equipment start-up and prepare reports.
- Perform multiple project tasks simultaneously and balance workload to meet project schedules.
- Make calculations integral to design review and commissioning acceptance of systems.
- Perform selected QA/QC on company-wide controls design projects.
- Become familiar with and apply applicable codes.
- Supervise project close-out process.
- Attend coordination meetings with clients/owners and contractors as needed.
- As experience is gained along with a better understanding of our business, anticipate job functions to include business development, marketing, and project management duties, including identifying new opportunities that may have synergistic benefit with our existing business.
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
- Prefer candidate to have current commissioning certification through ACG or similar organization.
- 2-5 years of commissioning or related experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, automatic temperature control systems, and/or testing, adjusting and balancing.
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
- Knowledge of construction procurement and design development processes.
Benefits:
- Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
- Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
- Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
- Competitive compensation package.
Location: Nashville, TN
Travel: 30-50%
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
