Mechanical Acceptance/Commissioning Specialist

Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Nation 3S (CN3S) provides support, services and solutions to federal and commercial customers. CN3S takes a personalized approach to solving clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. This approach gives customers the support they deserve and the quality they expect from a team that can handle every detail - a team of experts, like you.

Cherokee Nation 3S is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com .

SUMMARY

Serve as a mechanical systems delivery specialist, resolving difficult and complex problems and latent conditions during construction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

• Serves as a mechanical systems delivery specialist in matters associated with sophisticated and complex HVAC systems on construction projects.
• Consults in the commissioning of construction projects and construction quality control involving complex mechanical facilities.
• Serves as the owner's expert in the field of HVAC system delivery, particularly during the construction phase.
• Through consultation, resolves difficult and complex unforeseen problems and latent conditions developing during construction.
• Monitors the status of construction progress for quality and timeliness of construction on contracts that involve technically complex mechanical systems.
• Provides periodic on-site inspection of all complex construction projects and acts as a troubleshooter by visiting field installations with special problems and devising solutions.
• Responsible for overseeing and/or conducting the Testing, Adjusting, Balancing and Startup (TABS) Program and the associated Automatic Controls Acceptance Tests (ACATS) as a part of the final acceptance process.
• Tests, adjusts, balances and starts up large central ducted air distribution systems and processing fluid piping systems as well as pneumatic and automatic controls.
• Provides factory inspection and witnesses factory tests of equipment when required.
• Reviews and evaluates operation manuals, equipment warranties and material certifications submitted by the contractor for contract and performance requirements recommending approval, rejection or acknowledging receipt.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

No supervisory or management authority.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant degree, is highly desired and 8+ years' experience required. HVAC certification(s) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to program and reverse engineer field controllers of most major control's manufacturers at multiple software/firmware revisions.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical trades and code requirements.
• Thorough understanding of the federal government 23-09-23.13 DDC Specifications, an ability to interpret and explain all sections of the specification, knowledgeable of installation and operation requirements, and understanding of when to recommend modifications to the specifications.
• Ability to write repair scopes, sequence of operations, and requirements for repair of building controls systems and who can assist with managing projects, coordination of the trades, and all that is involved in executing the work.
• Knowledge of building controls performance verification testing, commissioning procedures, performance indexing and analytics used to verify and ensure specifications and requirements are met.
• Knowledge of the use of instrumentation required for balance of air volume flow rates of ducted fans, exhaust hoods, air handlers as associated with heating ventilation and air conditioning systems is required.
• Familiarity with fluid flow balancing techniques as associated with central systems is required.
• Skilled in using mercury manometers, venturis, flow orifice meters in association with balancing of refrigeration water chillers, pumps and boilers is essential.
• Proven skills in the start-up and testing of primary/secondary/tertiary pumping systems used in conjunction with variable speed pump control systems is a necessity.
• Proven skills to include design experience in the check out and modification of control systems is imperative.
• Must have a strong knowledge of various types of Variable Air Volume Air Distribution Systems, including series and parallel, pressure independent, fan powered terminal box applications.

Cherokee Federal is a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. As a trusted partner, the Cherokee Federal team of companies manages nearly 2,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, engineering and manufacturing and mission solutions portfolios - ranging from advanced data analytics and telehealth to cybersecurity, cloud and logistics.

Since 2012, our team of companies has won $6 billion in government contracts and completed more than 5,300 federal missions. Our 3,600+ employees work in 20+ countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories.

Why Cherokee Federal? Visit cherokee-federal.com to learn why you should join our team!

Compliance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status.

For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2021 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at "CNB.Compliance@cn-bus.com" This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications.

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