Commissioning Specialist

Overview:
Coordinate, perform and oversee detailed field commissioning services, assessments, and studies for all types of facilities/systems including the following: laboratories, nuclear spaces, hospitals, clean rooms. Generate commissioning plans; write commissioning specifications; develop commissioning installation checklists and functional test procedures; verify and validate commissioned systems controls and equipment; document commissioning process, develop final commissioning report, and develop systems manuals.

**Requirements**:

- Demonstrated Project Management experience.
- Frequent travel to project/client locations is required.
- Must have at least five (5) years or more experience in the commissioning, de-commissioning, testing and/or evaluation of these systems:

- Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) Systems (mechanical and passive) and associated controls
- Interior and exterior lighting, daylighting and shading controls including automatic controls and occupancy sensors
- Plumbing and domestic hot water systems
- Domestic and process water pumping and mixing systems
- New EMCS/UMCS/SCADA/Fire Protection systems into existing systems

**Optional experience/qualifications**:

- An Engineering or Technical Degree from an accredited institution.
- LEED/Green Globes/Guiding Principles Compliance
- Experience with construction administration
- Experience with:

- Laboratory facilities and systems.
- Utility Metering Systems; water and energy measurement devices
- Electrical distribution systems and associated controls to include, but not limited to, switchgear, UPS systems, transfer switches, and power distribution units
- Emergency/back-up power systems
- Security and communication systems
- Building envelope including thermal and moisture integrity and observe air tightness testing in particular areas or perform laboratory testing.
- Ability to present in a conference environment.

**Qualifications**:

- Be ambitious and flexible; have a talent for efficiency and process improvement; and have an attitude to succeed.
- Be a self-starter and independently motivated individual.
- Must be able to work as a member of a close team and be able to work independently as necessary.
- Have good organizational and planning skills with the ability to direct a team through the execution of the commissioning process.
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience coordinating with owners and contractors, as well as the ability to lead project meetings are necessary skills.
- Can generate accurate, detailed reports.
- Can read and understand building drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Have knowledge of controls systems and control sequences.
- Be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point).
- Maintain a current passport for international travel.
- Achieve commissioning certification under ACG and/or BCA within the first three years of engagement.

**Work Location**:

- Location is flexible within the CONUS and Merrick office locations.
- Ability to travel to project/client locations located in the US and internationally.
- Potential activities in high heat or chemical environments.
- The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, below grade confined spaces, small, enclosed rooms, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Physically mobile in and around construction sites and facilities
- Able to climb ladders
- Mobile crawling in and around mechanical space with piping and ductwork
- Ability to carry test instruments and equipment
- Lift 50 pounds
- The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
- The job requires the ability to perform work in a laboratory environment.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Additional Information**
- Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes RRSP, and unique work-life benefits.
- We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.
- Merrick & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.