International Test & Balance, an INTEGRA TESTING SERVICE COMPANY is seeking a Test and Balance technician. TAB technicians ensure the cooling or process related airflow(s) and/or waterflow(s) are delivered efficiently, quietly, and safely throughout a system. A certified TAB technician should be able to complete a forensic evaluation of a system to determine possible areas of efficiency loss and comprise while developing potential scenarios for resolution(s).TAB technicians are responsible for balancing air and hydronic systems to meet specifications outlined by the design engineer and project documents while meeting or exceeding the NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau).
The base pay is for someone with zero years of experience as a TAB Technician. We follow union rates based upon seniority and skillsets.
Job Responsibilities:
- Must be or plan to become a member of your local sheet metal union
- Take a proactive approach in participating in the company’s NEBB TAB Technician Training Program to ensure all required NEBB and company standards and practices are maintained. The company’s educational program for TAB Technician Training was implemented to ensure team member success and increased customer satisfaction through project consistency.
- Inspect systems to verify compliance with plans and specifications and to detect potential or existing malfunctions in system components.
- Adjust systems for meeting the required settings through performance testing.
- Testing the performance of air and hydronic systems
- Read and interpret project mechanical drawings, specifications, and equipment performance data to determine proper balancing techniques and project management approaches.
- Prepare each project by conducting a system design review and assembling the required test forms for documentation purposes.
- Maintain proper documentation of daily activities using project specific reporting procedures. All Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing performed, and any issues discovered are to be addressed fully using clear verbiage and accompanied with supporting documentation (as required).
Requirements
- Be a current member of a local Sheetmetal Union or be willing to join
- TAB certified, nice to have
- Mathematical proficiency is a necessity for completing basic and advanced equations associated with Air and Hydronic balancing.
- Continuously educate oneself to become capable of performing assigned tasks without direct, full-time supervision.
- Ability to review and understand mechanical, plumbing, control schematics, and other documents associated with projects.
- Ability to read and understand the statement of work (SOW) for each project.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year round work
Experience:
- Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person