Test & Balance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for the proper Testing and Balancing (TAB) of mechanical HVAC air and hydronic systems in commercial and industrial facilities. A successful HVAC TAB Technician applies engineering principles and practices to complete assigned projects and meet project requirements, while developing positive working relationships with all company divisions and customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING :

• Possesses knowledge of Mechanical Systems and TAB Procedures.
• Able to interpret mechanical drawings, equipment submittals, and specifications.
• Able to comprehend basic HVAC concepts.
• Able to develop plans on a micro and macro level for the most effective and efficient means to complete projects in a proper manner.
• Ability to quickly access possible TAB hurdles in the field and communicate these to the field supervisor and / or project team members.
• Able to provide project team with technical direction when project conditions are found that may negatively affect TAB progress.
• Effectively communicates project summaries and any project deficiencies to field supervisor and fellow project team members.
• Completes TAB using standardized procedures and in a manner aligned with specific project protocols and attention to safety.
• Familiar with basic Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and knowledgeable in its proper use.
• Able to adapt to changes found on projects in a manner that does not slow overall project progress.
• Able to work with team members to provide TAB verification at the end of projects when required.
• Utilizes a variety of hand tools and test equipment and maintains tools and equipment for proper functionality.
• Demonstrates ability to manage time and job needs across multiple projects.
• Some travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours / weekends, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

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, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is often required to ascend / descend multiple heights of A-frame and extension ladders. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

This position requires working at construction sites, in mechanical / equipment rooms and possible extreme weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment. The employee may be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage); and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies.

DECLARATION :

Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the Vice President or Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.