OVERVIEW:

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Commissioning Specialist II to become part of our growing Commissioning team in Kanata, Ontario, Canada.
Basic office hours are 8:00 am ET to 5:00 pm ET, Monday thru Friday and is a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days / week in the office. Occasional overtime could be needed with short notice. This position will also require some travel.
Salary range for this position is $85,500.00 - $104,000.00 CAN. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR a (2) Year Technical Associates Degree from an accredited institution with practical commissioning, controls, or testing experience.
• Five (5) years or more experience in the design or commissioning of building systems such as:
• HVAC (air and hydronic),
• controls,
• plumbing,
• laboratory equipment
• fire protection,
• security, and/or
• electrical systems.
• Optional experience that will also be considered:
• Experience in the design or commissioning of bio-containment laboratory facilities (BSL3, BSL3Ag, BSL4)
• Experience in the design or commissioning of other types of high-tech, mission-critical facilities
• Experience with HVAC controls systems and protocols (e.g. JCI, Siemens, ALC, BACnet, Modbus, etc)
• Experience with construction administration
• PEng, BCxP, CxA
• Ability to travel to project/client locations located in Canada and internationally
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Client projects for this position require Canadian Citizenship
• Be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point). Familiarity with AutoCad and/or Revit will be considered an asset.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a Canadian security clearance.

DESIRED 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.
• Have the ability to generate accurate, detailed reports.
• Have the ability to read and understand building drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Have knowledge of controls systems and control sequences.
• Achieve commissioning certification under ASHRAE, ACG and/or BCA within the first three years of engagement.
• Bilingual (English & French) is a plus

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.

• Plan, 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 and schedules; 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.
• Frequent travel to project/client locations is required with possible international travel.
• Communicate with clients and project teams. Lead onsite teams in execution of the commissioning process