Commissioning Authority Level 3 - New York, United States - WorkingBuildings

Description

Commissioning Authority Level - Mechanical


JOB SUMMARY

The primary role of a Commissioning Authority Level 3 (CxA 3) is to build upon the skills and job requirements of a CxA 2 and expand their level of project support into some overall project planning and management along with more extensive exposure to other members of the overall construction team.

Troubleshooting skills using data and other testing and analysis techniques will become a vital skill for a CxA 3.

SKILLS, DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

All skills, duties and essential job functions of CxA 2:

Perform and document design reviews
Review contractor submittals for commissioned systems
Conduct on-site construction inspections and complete associated reports
Identify, track, and reconcile non-compliance issues discovered during inspections
Create pre-functional test scripts
Create functional performance test scripts
Conduct functional performance testing
Identify, track, and lead reconciliation of non-compliance issues discovered during testing
Written communication and report writing
Ability to use analytical tools and test equipment
Ability to work self-directed
Ability to read and understand construction documents, controls and instrumentation documents, and electrical wiring diagrams


and:
Attend design review meetings
Create commissioning plans
Prepare commissioning reports
Root cause analysis and trouble-shooting ability
Ability to analyze trend data
Thorough understanding of applicable codes for a wide variety of facilities
Technical understanding of complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
Verbal communication to a wide range of audiences, including owners, end users, design team members, and contractors
Plan and coordinate your efforts with design team members, facility operations staff, contractors, and end users

MINIMUM COMPLETED TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS
Ability to obtain commissioning authority certification within 2 years of initial employment
OSHA 10 safety training course


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university OR equivalent applicable industry experience (10 years)


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degreed engineers should have obtained their EIT
Degreed engineers on course to obtain PE within 2 years of employment


WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS
Regular travel to local and out of town project sites and meetings will be required
Travel schedules are driven by project requirements and will sometimes require 50-60% of your time committed to out of town projects

Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments; must also be able to drive in various conditions to conduct work.

Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.

Work environment involves some exposure to construction, mechanical and electrical-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and to negotiate work areas under construction.