Commissioning Technician; Start-Up Refrigeration - Henderson Building Solutions
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Commissioning Technician (Start-Up Refrigeration)
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
- Setups 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 varying shift times depending on the project, i.e. night or weekends
- Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders
Let's Talk Perks
We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.
Culture:
- Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
- Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
- Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
- Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
- Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
- Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
- Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
Benefits:
- Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
- Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
- Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
- Comprehensive and…
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