CEC Specialist II

Engineered Air Balance is looking for a Critical Environment Certification (CEC) Specialist II to join our dynamic team. Our ideal candidate will be someone reliable with a high mechanical aptitude that is tech savvy.

This is a great opportunity to get your career started with an established, reputable company that is staffed by people who are passionate about their work!

Since 1956, Engineered Air Balance has led the industry as North America’s largest and most respected independent provider of Testing & Balancing (TAB), Commissioning (Cx), and Critical Environment Certification (CEC) services.

At EAB, our people are our greatest asset. Guided by our core values—
Integrity, Quality, Consistency, and Teamwork
—we deliver excellence across healthcare, education, research, industrial, and commercial projects. Join us and be part of a team that defines industry standards and drives meaningful impact.

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A Critical Environment Certification (CEC) Specialist II is directly supervised by a CEC Coordinator and/or a CEC Manager while applying detailed certification procedures, techniques and finalizing report data. A CEC Specialist II makes production contributions through talent, knowledge, skills and good working habits while possessing the ability to learn and accept new ideas.

• Maintain progress on the CEC Specialist II Skills Checklist while continuing development through the EAB Training Program.
• Perform advanced certification and testing, including:
  • Biosafety cabinets
  • Fume hoods
  • Laminar airflow workbenches
  • HEPA filters and HEPA filter banks
  • Viable and non‑viable sampling
  • Airflow visualization studies
  • Verification of environmental conditions (pressure, temperature, humidity, air changes)
• Troubleshoot airflow and pressure issues in critical environments.
• Use and maintain specialized CEC testing equipment with a high degree of accuracy and care.
• Serve as the on‑site safety representative, ensuring compliance with all EAB and facility safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, including contractors, designers, and owners.

• Assist in managing Deficiency Resolution Logs (DRLs), including documentation and follow‑up.
• Plan and coordinate testing activities with team members, coordinators, and managers.
• Report system testing status clearly to project leadership.
• Help maintain project schedules to support timely completion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or HSE, required
• B.S. degree in any field, Engineering preferred
• NSF 49 Accreditation for Biosafety Cabinets
• CETA or AABC accredited
• Minimum of two years of experience as a CEC Specialist I
• Written and verbal communication skills
  
  Organized work practices
• Self‑motivated and comfortable working alone on projects

At EAB, we value Integrity, Quality, Consistency, and Teamwork. Our Technician in Training Program provides structured learning and clear pathways for growth, including opportunities to earn certification.

Engineered Air Balance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status established by federal, state, or local laws.