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Senior Test and Balance (TAB) Technician

The Senior Test and Balance (TAB) Technician is a highly experienced professional responsible for ensuring HVAC systems operate at peak efficiency through precise testing

Job Summary

The Senior Test and Balance (TAB) Technician is a highly experienced professional responsible for ensuring HVAC systems operate at peak efficiency through precise testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) procedures. With 15+ years of industry experience, this role involves diagnosing complex HVAC performance issues, optimizing system functionality, and ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards (ASHRAE, NEBB, AABC). The Senior TAB Technician also provides leadership, mentoring junior technicians, and collaborating with engineers, contractors, and project managers.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive air and hydronic testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) for commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC systems.
Lead troubleshooting and diagnostics for complex airflow, pressure, and performance issues.
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.
Train, mentor, and oversee junior TAB technicians, ensuring work quality and adherence to best practices.
Manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines and client expectations.
Ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Work Environment:

Certified Commissioning Technician (ACG)
Certified Technician in Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing AABC
(Associated Air Balance Council), or equivalent.
Experience with HVAC system testing and balancing.
Familiarity with commissioning processes and documentation standards.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to use commissioning software and balancing tools.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications for Senior Test and
Balance (TAB) Technician

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma required.
Experience: Minimum 15+ years in HVAC testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
Certifications: NEBB, AABC, or TABB certification (or ability to obtain).
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:
- Extensive 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.
Blueprint & Schematic Reading:
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.
- Understanding of HVAC system design, duct layouts, and hydronic piping schematics.
Project Leadership & Work Ethic:
- Must be able to work independently and unsupervised.
- Experience leading TAB projects and training junior technicians.
- Strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills.

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.
OSHA 30 or other relevant safety certifications.