Certified Field Technician - Air Sealing

Description

TSI Energy Solutions, an ARCXIS company.

Company Overview:  

ARCXIS, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation's number one engineering and inspections firm, touching 1 in every 7 new homes, and operating in over 28 states. Committed to innovation and excellence, our services help to build better quality homes, more quickly, at lower cost, and with less risk. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS unites extensive expertise into a single brand, offering nationwide coverage with a local touch. Our portfolio includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC, United Structural Consultants, and iPermit, amplifying our reach into the multi-family, multi-use, commercial, and pre-existing residential sectors. ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Certified Field Technician is responsible for conducting energy audits to evaluate energy usage at client properties and for informing and educating property owners on how to save energy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING)

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts thorough inspections of client properties to evaluate the condition of insulation, lighting, HVAC systems, and other major energy-consuming appliances.
• Performs infrared scanning, blower door tests, duct blaster testing, and other specialized building science evaluations as required.
• Identifies and prioritizes energy saving measures and recommends energy efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
• Prepares job specification sheets for home energy improvements as necessary.
• Directly installs compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), showerheads, aerators, and other products at client properties that are designed to increase energy efficiency and support sustainable living.
• Tracks and documents inspection procedures, audit results, products installed, miles traveled, and hours worked on each site.
• Interacts with tenants and property personnel, informing them of any energy issues, educating them on energy efficiency, explaining the inspection process and installations, and answering questions or concerns.
• Plans and schedules audits.
• Contacts clients and asks questions about their project as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Provides weekly activity reports to Project Coordinator.
• Participates in continued education and training courses as appropriate to maintain relevant certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• High school diploma/GED.
• One to two years of experience in building/construction, residential inspection, and/or energy auditing.
• RESNET Certified Energy Rater and/or Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certified Professional.
• Valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Proficiency using a computer, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the internet; experience with RemRate or other energy audit software preferred.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including printers, copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong listening skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to make judgments based on interpretation of information.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks and time effectively.
• Ability to coordinate work with other departments or external constituents.
• Strong mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and ratios), including the ability to process data and calculate square and cubic footage.
• Ability to use various measuring devices and tools to gathe