Senior Startup Technician

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. 

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Startup Technician to provide startup services for central energy systems, including chillers, boilers, microgrids, cogeneration, and combined heat and power (CHP) plants. This role is critical to ensuring the successful deployment and performance of complex energy infrastructure across multiple high-profile federal and commercial projects.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, hands-on experience with startup procedures, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Engineers, Controls Technicians, Commissioning agents, and Project Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute startup procedures for HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, cogeneration plants, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, and microgrid systems.

• Review and provide technical input on project designs during the project design phase.

• Review and provide feedback on commissioning pre-functional checklists to ensure startup readiness.

• Interface with controls contractors and engineers to validate the sequence of operations and ensure proper integration of building automation systems and plant control systems.

• Document startup activities, deficiencies, and resolutions per project specifications, commissioning plans, and customer requirements.

• Perform system-level functional testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification in coordination with the design intent and commissioning plan.

• Support system tuning and optimization to meet energy performance targets and client expectations.

• Maintain a strong safety culture and adhere to all site-specific safety protocols and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the startup, commissioning, or maintenance of HVAC, boilers, chillers, power plants, or microgrid systems.

• Ability to review confidential U.S. security information.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Familiarity with federal energy projects and performance contracting is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and control schematics.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Valid U.S. driver's license.

• Willingness to travel to project sites in all 50 states.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.