What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Technician position at Bernhard LLC?
About Us
Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.
Overview
The Commissioning Technician is responsible for working as a member of the commissioning team in order to confirm that building systems are designed, installed, and operated to meet the building owner's project requirements and the design intent. They will frequently interact with the owner, owner's representatives, contractors, design engineers, and architects to fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include:
- Generates pre-functional checklists.
- Generates functional performance tests.
- Performs functional performance tests.
- Observes equipment startup and prepares reports.
- Performs project site observations and updates issues log.
- Attends meetings.
- Schedules and coordinates commissioning activities with multiple parties.
- Reviews contractor documentation.
- Provides owner training.
- Writes final commissioning report.
- Upholds Bernhard TME's owner advocacy philosophy and organizational core values.
This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the CX Director or Project Manager.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years of experience with building construction preferred, especially mechanical, electrical, plumbing, automatic temperature control systems, and/or testing, adjusting, and balancing.
- Proficient in using software to accomplish work tasks such as Microsoft Word, Excel and online commissioning software such as CxAlloy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
- Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field.
- Registered Engineering Intern (EI) licensure.
- Commissioning certifications such as CxA, BCxP, NEBB CxPP, or other.
Travel Requirements
- 25% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.
Physical/Work Environment Requirements
- Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and/or poles.
- Climbing stairs.
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and/or wind.
- Noisy environment.
- Light to heavy work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects from 20-100 pounds.
Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
