HVAC Test & Balance Technician Hampton, VA Posted: 6/4/2025
Job Description
Job ID#:
211671
Job Category:
Light Industrial/Manufacturing
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
DH
We have an outstanding career opportunity for an HVAC Test & Balance Technician to join a leading Company located in the Hampton, VA surrounding area.
Responsible for the proper Testing and Balancing (TAB) of mechanical HVAC air and hydronic systems in commercial and industrial facilities. A successful HVAC TAB Technician applies engineering principles and practices to complete assigned projects and meet project requirements while developing positive working relationships with all company divisions and customers.
Responsibilities:
Possesses knowledge of Mechanical Systems and TAB Procedures.
Able to interpret mechanical drawings, equipment submittals, and specifications.
Able to comprehend basic HVAC concepts.
Able to develop plans on a micro and macro level for the most effective and efficient means to complete projects in a proper manner.
Ability to quickly access possible TAB hurdles in the field and communicate these to the field supervisor and/or project team members.
Able to provide the project team with technical direction when project conditions are found that may negatively affect TAB progress.
Effectively communicates project summaries and any project deficiencies to field supervisor and fellow project team members.
Completes TAB using standardized procedures and in a manner aligned with specific project protocols and attention to safety.
Familiar with basic Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and knowledgeable in its proper use.
Able to adapt to changes found on projects in a manner that does not slow overall project progress.
Able to work with team members to provide TAB verification at the end of projects when required.
Utilizes a variety of hand tools and test equipment and maintains tools and equipment for proper functionality.
Demonstrates ability to manage time and job needs across multiple projects.
Some travel with occasional overnight stays.
Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required.
Able to manage a helper or apprentice when working as a team of two.
Daily responsibilities include: logistics of travel to/from the project, delegation of tasks, and supervision to ensure assigned tasks are being completed properly and safely.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of experience in overall TAB are required; At least 1 year of TAB Technician experience is required.
Experienced with the technical procedures set forth by TAB Certification Organizations (NEBB, AABC, or TABB).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Very knowledgeable in the use of TAB instruments: FlowHood, air and hydronic manometers, photo-tachometer, temp/humidity meters, volt/amp meters, etc.
Familiarity with the concepts of new construction and renovation/retrofit project management.
Experienced and knowledgeable in contracting processes associated with the proper testing and balancing of projects.
Basic experience with HVAC Control systems and basic skills of how to adjust controls as needed for TAB.
Ability to run the TAB of a project from the very beginning to the very end with little supervision or guidance.
Ability to work unsupervised as an individual, or as a team of two.
Customer service oriented, able to interact with and build a good rapport with customers.
Ability to effectively present information to customers and team members individually or in a group setting.
Clean driving record, and able to pass a drug and background screening.
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers