Commissioning Field Technician

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Commissioning Field Technician

McClure Engineering is currently seeking a Field Technician to work alongside other talented engineers dedicated to engineering excellence on a wide range of projects involving mechanical, electrical, and automation systems for complex facilities including hospitals, laboratories, and universities. The ideal candidate shall possess and be comfortable with collaboration with other disciplines and team members assigned to their projects as well as continued learning to ensure the best engineering solutions are provided.

Be self-motivated and proactive on projects with limited supervision. Critical thinking and clear communication are paramount. Experience with straightforward and productive communication with contractors and owners is required. The McClure team takes pride in the depth and breadth of knowledge on its bench and believes engineering excellence is driven by the fundamentals of math and science along with the intuition about all things mechanical/electrical.

Manage and execute commissioning projects on new construction and within existing buildings to include the following tasks:

• Assist with all aspects of commissioning of mechanical systems including hydronic systems, air distribution systems, and building automation system
• Support all aspects of commissioning of electrical systems including emergency power and lighting control systems with appropriate supervision
• Participate in commissioning design and submittal reviews
• Create commissioning forms, specifications, and plans
• Successfully interpret contract documents (i.e., drawings and specifications)
• Understand MEP building systems and controls sequences of operation
• Develop, execute, and document pre-functional, functional, and integrated systems test procedures
• Track and report commissioning issues throughout the project
• Build and assemble final commissioning reports
• Operate safely in a construction atmosphere performing commissioning operations
• Be responsible for commissioning communications and updates

• B.S. Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree from ABET accredited university;
  Construction Management, Engineering Technology with relevant experience
• 2+ years of direct commissioning or related experience in a variety of facility systems and subsystems including controls, mechanical, electrical, life safety, and building envelope systems
• General Contractor background is applicable as is experience in manufacturing checkout/startup
• Understanding of ASHRAE and other commissioning industry standards;
  Active Member (participant) of ASHRAE or other industry organization preferred
• Understanding of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) process for New Construction and Existing Buildings, LEED Accredited Professional is preferred
• Background in operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment and control systems.
• Demonstrates strong communication, supervisory, and organizational skills by effectively collaborating with clients, customers, contractors and peers on technical and project-related matters, and contributing as a valuable member of multidisciplinary teams
• Strong computer skills including operation of automation systems (JCI, ALC, Trane, Eco Structure, Siemens, etc), proficiency within the MS Office suite, and comfortability in learning new applications with minimal instruction
• Familiarity and experience with test equipment including temperature measurement, pressure measurement, flowmeters, IR cameras, data loggers, electrical multimeters, and other related tools
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work
• Must be available for out-of-town travel for a few days at a time
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Valid Driver's…