at Bernhard, LLC in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
Description
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.
Purpose and Essential Duties
The Commissioning Technician works 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. Typical building systems to be commissioned include: building Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Plumbing Systems, and Electrical Systems.
Specific responsibilities include:
+ Manage multiple commissioning projects, including client interface and team coordination (owner, contractor, and design team).
+ Contribute to improving commissioning processes and building on commissioning best practices.
+ Write project-specific commissioning specifications, installation checklists, and functional performance tests. Plan for review.
+ Observe equipment startup and prepare reports.
+ Perform project site inspections and create/update issues log.
+ Attend construction and commissioning meetings.
+ Schedule and coordinate commissioning activities with multiple parties.
+ Reviews contractor completed documentation.
+ Reviews O&M manual documentation.
+ Verify owner training.
+ Assist the Commissioning Agent with the development of commissioning reports.
+ Uphold Bernhard TME’s owner advocacy philosophy and organizational core values.
+ Other duties as assigned.
This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Commissioning Director.
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
+ High school Diploma or GED Equivalent.
+ 0-3 years’ experience.
+ Commissioning Certification from ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
+ Competency with Cloud Based commissioning software platforms.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills with a wide range of internal and external clients.
+ Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
+ Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
+ Effective working in a collaborative team environment.
+ Critical thinker and problem solver.
+ Desire to continue learning and increase technical & industry knowledge.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
+ Experience in building construction and controls.
Travel Requirements
+ Depending on project demands, typically averaging 25% to 50% of the time
Physical/Work Environment Requirements
+ Climbing ladders, accessing equipment in confined spaces; and working in unairconditioned environments.
+ Transport and operate commissioning tools such as air flow hoods, and pressure and temperature measurement tools.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that diverse candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bernhard, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participate 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.
To staffing/placement agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and placement agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to an employee of Bernhard LLC or its operating companies) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Bernhard, LLC (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with a requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of the Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such a candidate is hired.
If you are an agency and would like to be considered for partnership with Bernhard, LLC please send your company’s information to agency@bernhard.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35©
