About This Role
This role is responsible for executing and documenting commissioning and startup activities for new or upgraded industrial equipment. The technician ensures all systems are installed correctly, tested thoroughly, and efficiently transitioned from construction to customer operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform startup activities for new or upgraded equipment, ensuring all systems are properly integrated and calibrated
- Perform general VFD setup and programming, providing lockout of undesirable frequencies based on vibration analysis
- Perform baseline vibration data collection during cooling tower start-ups
- Collaborate with the controls and automation team to ensure proper integration of vibration monitoring systems with control systems
- Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during startup and commissioning phases
- Maintain detailed commissioning documentation, including test results, punch lists, and turnover packages
- Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams
- Support continuous improvement of commissioning processes and best practices
- Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot vibration sensors, accelerometers, and other diagnostic tools integrated into the control systems
- Perform cooling tower inspections of both internal and external components, verify installation quality, conduct functional and performance testing, and ensure readiness for operation
- Enter confined spaces and climb structures to inspect, collect data, take photographs, and develop technical reports to communicate findings to customers and internal teams
- Ensure all company and client safety policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to throughout each project
- Submit expense reports for all company expenses
- Perform other duties as directed by OBR Supervisor
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Technical associate degree or comparable formal training is a plus
- Strong technical knowledge and hands-on field experience analyzing, diagnosing, and mitigating electrical, control, and mechanical related issues with industrial equipment
- Working knowledge of vibration analysis and mechanical maintenance best practices
- Familiarity with control systems, including VFDs, PLCs, and related automation tools
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with computer-based reporting tools
- Good organizational skills
- Computer literate and competent using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
- Self-starter with willingness to learn and contribute
- Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time
- Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test
- Valid Driver’s License
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship
- Score of a 2 or less in a DISA background screen
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Health Savings Account: OBR provides employer contributions to your HSA
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops
- Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage, with voluntary options available for employees and their families
- Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary insurances options available
- Per Diem, Mileage, and Gas: For those that travel and fall within OBR policy
Important Details
- Travel: up to 100% of the time
Physical Demands
- Occasionally working in cold and hot, humid environments
- Work in field (industrial plant) environments
- Ability to work safely at heights and climb structures
- Includes wearing fall protection harness and other fall protection devices
- Use hand tools such as hammer, wrenches, measuring tape, etc.
- Measure and collect data while on or in cooling towers
- Lifting of up to 50 pounds, bending, climbing (stairs and structures), and stooping
- Keyboarding/typing
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally
- Ability to withstand long hours of work, up to seven days a week in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to pass pulmonary function and fit testing as required for occasional respirator usage
Performance Metrics
- Safety record
- Quality of Work/Reporting
- Productivity
- Project Profitability
- Attendance
About the Company
OBR Cooling Towers has over 30 years of experience and has grown into a nationwide leader in cooling tower solutions, supporting critical infrastructure across refineries, power generation, healthcare, data centers, industrial facilities, and beyond. The company is backed by a team of 250+ employees across 10+ locations. Its vertically integrated model includes engineering, inspections, parts supply, field services, custom fabrication, logistics, and preventative maintenance, allowing it to provide full-service solutions that maximize reliability, extend equipment life, and reduce downtime.