Commissioning Technician; Start-Up Refrigeration - Henderson Building Solutions
Listed on 2026-05-07
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration) - Henderson Building Solutions
Lenexa, 8345 Lenexa Drive, Lenexa, Kansas, United States of America •
Washington D.C., 4800 Westfields Blvd, Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America •
Houston, 12141 Wickchester Lane, Houston, Texas, United States of America •
Las Vegas, 8311 West Sunset Road, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Job DescriptionPosted Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
At Henderson, we are about more than just buildings. We’re about people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions for design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.
As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and a diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.
Position Summary: Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration) to support field startup, testing, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. This role can be based out of any of our national offices.
The Commissioning Technician plays a critical role in executing commissioning and start-up activities for ammonia (NH3), CO2 transcritical, and hybrid refrigeration systems. This includes performing pre-functional checks, system start-up, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure systems operate in accordance with design intent, manufacturer requirements, IIAR and ASHRAE standards, and applicable codes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creates owner project requirements, construction plans and specifications
- Reviews drawings and maintains a record of comments
- Generate checklists and tests for equipment
- Make site visits to complete pre-functional test checklists
- Generates site observation and issues reports
- Reviews equipment submittals and maintains a record of comments
- Performs testing, adjusting and balancing tasks, which includes adjusting air and hydronic systems
- Makes site visits to complete functional performance tests
- Generates site observation and issues reports
- Generates final reports
- Makes site visits to troubleshoot issues
- Assesses equipment operation and conditions
- Generates reports summarizing visits, equipment conditions and recommendations
- Develops and maintains client relationships
- Sets up projects and folders
- Evaluates budgets to determine the proper allocation of resources and time for each job
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of engineering required, or 4+ years of experience without a relevant degree. Common examples include Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, or Architectural Engineering.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Commissioning certification preferred (NEBB TAB Tech or Cx Tech)
- Previous commissioning or testing/balancing experience preferred
- Experience commissioning ammonia (NH3) and/or CO2 refrigeration systems preferred
- Ability to reliably and predictably carry out the functions of this job
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work with some degree of independence but may require frequent 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
- Basic 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
- Valid driver’s license
Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
- Significant travel required – approximately 50% of time
- Must be flexible and able to travel with little notice
- Ability to work…
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