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startup commissioning technician

SPC Mechanical Corporation
Wendell, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:
  • Two years of mechanical service, equipment startup, or Commissioning experience. Current driver's license.
  • Must be able to travel throughout regional projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Maintain a high level of understanding of total HVAC and Plumbing installation and operation, equipment capabilities, and controls systems architecture and sequences. Have an understanding of system start-up, test and balancing, commissioning and diagnosis. Must have a high level of skill in troubleshooting of multiple trades and types of systems such as:
  • Electrical circuits and system
  • Control components and systems
  • Mechnical equipment such as Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units and Fans
  • Plumbing equipment such as air compressors, vacuum pumps, and sump pumps
  • Hydronic systems and components
  • Air flow dynamics and components
  • Have overall ability to accurately diagnose and report problem situations.
  • Understand and stay current with industry trends and standards.
  • Full EPA certification required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Brazing with Nitrogen Purge.
  • Assembly and disassembly of various pieces of equipment.
  • Activation of equipment and ability to find startup requirements in the Installation Manual.
Supervisory Responsibilities:LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead crew in the direction most productive for timely completion of the job while following project commissioning process. Motivate the crew to highest level.DOCUMENTATION:
  • Completes startup forms for equipment as required.
  • Works with factory startup technicians and obtains forms as required.
  • Keeps file in a concise orderly manner.
  • Documents all job-related occurrences.
  • Keeps a daily record.
  • Uses Autodesk Build for QC/QA processes.
Essential Functions: Include the following but not limited to:
1. STARTUP
  • Assist in piping system flushing and complete documentation for the flushing activities.
  • Activate and document starting conditions of equipment.
  • Adjust equipment setting such that it will operate per design drawings and specifications.
  • Verify that equipment is ready to be started by vendor.
  • Troubleshoot issues with equipment or system operation and provide solution.
2. COMMISSIONING
  • Assist in pre-testing of controls and DDC point-to-point and logic sequencing.
  • Complete required Commissioning documentation. Assist in communication of Commissioning issues to SPC's team.
  • Assist Commissioning Agent while they are onsite with any needs or questions they may have.
  • Execute and assist with coordination of Owner Training.
3. QA/QC
  • Participates in Autodesk Build QA/QC punchlists.
  • Assigns punchlist items to appropriate field superintendent.
  • Closes out completed punchlist items.
4. QUALITY OF WORK
  • Demands the highest quality installation possible within the boundaries of the budget and schedule.
  • Can personally show the crew members the quality expected of SPC Mechanical.
5. PLANNING
  • Works with PM to plan, schedule, and coordinate all start-up and commissioning processes of assigned projects.
  • Works with other trades on critical path.
  • Proficient in the use of special tools or equipment such as flow meters, flow hoods, temp cooling etc.
6. CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Displays a courteous and professional manner to customers and their representatives.
  • Understands the value of each customer to SPC Mechanical regardless of the size or scope of the job.
  • Ensures that the start-up crew is conducting themselves in a professional manner.
7. DOCUMENTATION
  • Keeps files in a concise orderly manner.
  • Completes startup documentation to be included in turnover packages.
  • Documents all job-related occurrences.
  • Keeps a daily record.
8. TRADE STANDARDS
  • Is knowledgeable of trade standards in general as well as SPC Mechanical standards in particular.
  • Displays the ability to find solutions to problems.
  • When required to do so, provides technical assistance for the best application for a particular installation.
9. MATERIAL AND EXPENSE CONTROL
  • Procures material as needed to complete tasks within contract scope such as:
  • Special wiring as needed
  • Refrigerant for Dx Startup
  • Glycol as required
  • Miscellaneous parts for repairs
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.
  • Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 75 pounds and assist with lifting up to 120 pounds
  • Comfortable working on ladders, rooftops, and crawl spaces
  • Ability to climb rooftop access ladders
Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions
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