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Posted 04.24.2026 | Job Number: a0MQU00000I1sFK2AZ

Factory Acceptance Test Tech I

Location: Houston, TX

Sector: Commercial

Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00/ Hour

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Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The role of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Inspector I is to perform shop inspections and testing of company equipment prior to shipment This includes visual and detailed inspections of mechanical and electrical/controls systems, troubleshooting and minor repairs per established project documents and checklists. The position requires close interface with the Operations Department, Project Engineers and Project Managers, and with other FAT Technicians.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform Mechanical, Electrical , Controls and Architectural Visual inspections
• Perform Tagging/Labeling Checks
• Perform PID Walkdown
• Perform Major Mechanical Equipment Inspections-(Chillers, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Fans, etc.)
• Perform Electrical Visual inspections
• Perform Major Electrical Equipment Inspections-(Switchboards, Panels, ATS's, UPS's, MCC's, Transformers, VFD Drives)
• Verify LV & MV Power Cable Installations
• Perform Electrical Testing
• Perform LV(480V) Cable Meggering
• Perform Pre-Energization Electrical Panel Inspections
• Safely Energize Power Distribution Equipment (Switchboards, Panels, ATS's, UPS's, MCC's, Transformers, VFD Drives, Local Controllers, Lighting Panels, etc.)
• Perform Small Power System Testing(Lighting, Receptacles)
• Perform Soft Starter Setup/Configuration & Rotational Check
• Perform VFD Setup/Configuration & Rotational Check
• Perform Controls Verifications including:
• Visual Inspections
• Initial Energization Checks-(Local Controllers, PLC's, End-Devices)
• Verify and/or modify Software/Firmware configurations to Local Controllers, VFD's, PLC's
• Point to Point Wiring Testing
• Tagging/Labeling Verifications
• I/O Functional Tests of AI/AO/DI/DO Devices with End of Line Testers, or Hand-held meters
• Instrument Function Testing & Scale Verification
• Automated Valve Testing
• HVAC Unit Pre-Energization & Startup (Bard/AirSys Type units)
• Complete Checklists for all activities in Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Issue Punchlist items for all defects identified
• Train others in performing factory acceptance testing.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

JOB SKILLS:

• Highly Detail Oriented
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
• "Problem Solver" mindset
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly, written and verbal, with various levels of management, customers, vendors, and other employees.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make recommendations for resolution.
• Ability to use business software such as Microsoft Office etc.
• Work with minimal supervision in the accomplishment of duties.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• HVAC Trade school and/or apprenticeship training preferred.
• Military training and/or technical work experience could be considered in lieu of trade school certification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years or more project field experience is required in construction support, startup, repair, and maintenance work. Modular Shop Experience also considered acceptable.
• Experience with verification of compliance with ASHRAE, ASME, and other relevant codes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe
• Proficient in understanding and interpreting schematic drawings.
• Ability to work with standard controls systems.
• Must be detailed and organized with the ability to work with all craft support.
• Proficient in understanding and following electrical safety procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Must know how to use the following equipment:
• Hi Pot Tester
• Multi-meter
• Phase Rotation meter
• Megger
• Amp Clamps
• Signal Generator/Hart Communicator
• Laptop and Tablet Computers

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of PLC (Program Logic Controller) troubleshooting
• Knowledge of VFD (Variable Frequence Drive) Configuration & troubleshooting
• Journeyman electrical license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is at 95%-100% inside a manufacturing shop environment. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading.

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