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HVAC Commissioning Technician

Kent • Port Arthur, Texas, United States • $56,555 - $79,849 / year • 3m ago

Location

Port Arthur, United States

Category

Date Published

22/07/26

Status

Open

About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for an HVAC Commissioning Technician to verify the correct installation and coordinate the startup, testing and commissioning of HVAC equipment.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Conduct pre-commissioning verification and commissioning activities of HVAC Automation Systems.
Responsible for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of HVAC Automation System.
Support commissioning of HVAC equipment like Screw/reciprocating Air cooled liquid chillers, Cooling towers, AHUs, VAV's, Package/central splits, FCU, chemical dosing pump & Ozone Generators etc.
Conduct chilled water system commissioning and balancing using flow meter chilled water piping flushing procedure and chilled water chemical treatment.
Perform commissioning of BMS & HVAC electrical Control systems, Air distribution systems commissioning & Air balancing using micro manometer & Pitot tube etc.
Coordinate with team leader and customer to precisely understand the commissioning requirements for all on-site installation.
Maintain all relevant records pertaining to pre-commissioning and commissioning and ensure that the activities are carried out in accordance with relevant industry standards.
Perform commissioning reviews of HVAC, controls and electrical plans and specifications.
Under general supervision, conduct preventive maintenance, repair and general service of HVAC (including detailed troubleshooting of system).
Perform submittals reviews and prepare commissioning test forms and equipment checklists.
Perform together with HVAC Engineers and Vendors field inspections, equipment start-ups, test and balance activities, and functional performance tests.
Prepare daily commissioning reports and maintain commissioning issues lists.
Prepare and open Permit to Work (PTW) as per commissioning schedule and Client, Vendor requests.
Manage assigned work to meet HSE requirements, professional execution of time and customer satisfaction.
Engage, mentor, support and motivate local staff in their development and integration into the positive values and culture within the group.
Provide opportunities and guidance that enable the transfer of learning into effective practice for local staff and their managers.
Assess the skills, values and knowledge of new and current staff against the standards that apply to their role to devise individual, sector and service development plans.
Provide learning opportunities related to the assessed needs of staff including induction and induction mentorship and continuing development opportunities, regularly reviewing and evaluating their experiences over their employment journey.
Maintain standards of HSE and comply with Company’s Health, Safety & Environment Management System requirements.
Take reasonable care of one’s own health and safety and that of others in the workplace.
Follow and maintain Company standards of Quality in accordance with Company Quality System requirements.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

At least 5 years’ experience in operations, mechanical, electrical or I&C commissioning.
Minimum 5 years in commissioning experience in HVAC Equipment’s.
Experience in installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and operation on oil field of large size heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems comprising of chillers, HVAC equipment’s, cooling towers, piping and building management system, etc.
New construction commissioning including LEED required.
Strong HVAC and/or mechanical backup.
Good communication and relationship building skills.
Ability to execute a detailed and integrated Start-up process and plan.

Communication:

Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

At Kent, you can expect to be working within our established procedures and processes, with some support from your colleagues. They’ll take the time to explain tasks and then trust you to get the job done! We might also ask you to support other colleagues in areas you excel in. We’ll be trusting you to enhance Kent’s reputation in your daily interactions, to seek out the information and support you need, and to be open to learning new things and gaining new experiences. At this stage, you will focus on honing your craft without the added responsibility of supervising others.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Relocation required: N/A

Travel required: Per Project Requirements

Contract type: N/A

Experience level: 5 years