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Proficient Test and Balance (TAB) Technician

We are seeking an experienced Test and Balance (TAB) Technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our team.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test and Balance (TAB) Technician with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing, adjusting, and balancing HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This role requires expertise in air and hydronic balancing, troubleshooting HVAC systems, and preparing detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct air and hydronic testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC systems.
Perform building pressurization testing, duct leakage testing, and sound/vibration analysis as needed.
Interpret and verify system compliance with engineering blueprints, mechanical plans, and industry codes.
Prepare and present detailed technical reports documenting test results, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.
Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and facility managers to ensure systems meet design intent and operational efficiency.
Utilize and maintain specialized TAB equipment, including manometers, anemometers, flow hoods, and pressure gauges.
Ensure compliance with ASHRAE, NEBB, and AABC guidelines, as well as local and national building codes.
Ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Work Environment:

Field-based role, requiring work on construction sites, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and mission-critical environments.
May involve occasional night, weekend, or emergency service work depending on project demands.

Qualifications for Proficient Test and Balance (TAB) Technician

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma required.
Experience: Minimum 5+ years in HVAC testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
Must be able to work independently and unsupervised.
Strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills.
Background Check: Must be able to pass a comprehensive
background check.
Driving Record: Must have a clean driving record and a valid
driver’s license.
Drug & Alcohol Screening: Must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol test prior to hiring.

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Technical & Professional Skills:

HVAC Expertise:
- Knowledge of airflow dynamics, hydronic systems, and
  HVAC controls.
- Ability to perform air and water balancing, duct leakage testing, and building pressurization.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE, NEBB, and AABC standards.
- Experience conducting sound and vibration analysis.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.
- Understanding of HVAC system design, duct layouts, and hydronic piping schematics.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to climb and work off ladders, including extension ladders to access rooftops.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to extend arms overhead for extended periods to facilitate testing and adjusting.
Must be comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and in various environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in hospitals, laboratories, cleanrooms, and high-performance buildings.
Knowledge of energy audits, commissioning (Cx), and
retro-commissioning.