Commissioning Technician III - Performance Group

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Position: Commissioning Technician III

Department: Performance Group (PG)

Reporting Relationship: Commissioning Manager

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Commissioning (Cx) Technician III plays a key role in supporting successful execution of commissioning, re/retro-commissioning (RCx), and energy audit projects. Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, this individual will provide technical expertise, oversight, and technical management to ensure that the performance of buildings, systems and equipment conform to design specifications.  This person may also be engaged in marketing activities to support business development efforts.

The successful candidate will have a pragmatic and applied approach, enjoy fieldwork, and effectively interact directly with customers and contractors. They will have a strong attention to detail and will possess effective communication and influencing skills. This person will also be self-directed and will thrive in an environment where consultation and collaboration lead to superior outcomes.   

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Field Task Execution

• Conducts building performance evaluations and audits, including commissioning, re-commissioning, and retro-commissioning activities.
• Primarily executes Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) functional tests, including point verification and sequence tests. Will be expected to assist other KFI personnel in the creation of, or witnessing of, other systems tests such as electrical, lighting, life safety, fire protection, or plumbing systems. 
• Actively participates in construction meetings. Directs commissioning meetings, recording action items and distributing these to all key stakeholders.
• Performs construction inspections to ensure MEP installations conform to project documents.
• Assists in performance of Test & Balance measurements.

Reporting

• Works with Performance Group staff to develop technical reports.
• May be asked to assist other department staff in calculating building energy use and savings.

Project Management

• Act as a Project Manager, including developing a project plan, requesting and securing resources, and keeping the project on track for on time delivery. 
• Also ensures that all project work is properly set-up, documented, and reported.
• May review MEP submittals for conformance to design documents and owner’s best interests.
• May manage some financial aspects of assigned projects, including managing budgets, invoicing, and forecast projects. 
• May be asked to perform staff management, including managing Performance Group personnel working on their project(s).

Business Development

• May be asked to contribute to aspects of the business development process, including:
  1. Communicate and build internal and external relationships to ensure marketing strategy and input is aggressive, accurate, persuasive and timely.
  2. Support new business development opportunities, including properly defined, scoped and priced. 
  3. Assist in development of letter proposals, including compiling technical and non-technical data, editing, printing, assembly and submittal of proposal. 
  4. Assist in the preparation of proposals and interviews.   
  5. Attend conferences and trade shows, networking and identifying new leads and prospects. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Operational knowledge of Building Automation Controls (BAS) experience.
• 5+ years