Who is Chinook? Chinook works with key building stakeholders to make their facilities secure, compliant, and efficient. We assess, quantify, and prioritize their needs, and systematically implement change to optimize operations. Our work results in better building performance, ease of maintenance, and reduced energy use and utility costs to realize cost savings in both new and existing facilities. We ensure systems and equipment are designed, constructed, and operating in accordance with the owner's project requirements, and maintain compliance with codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices. We lower operational risk exposure and implement proactive cybersecurity measures to protect Operational Technology and reduce a client's threat landscape. Are you? Looking for challenging and rewarding work alongside some of the best in the business? Energized by finding new solutions and technologies that benefit your clients, improve efficiency, and make buildings and the environment better? Eager to work in a setting where you can make a difference, be involved from strategy through implementation, and can see your ideas come to life? Do you thrive in an environment where initiative is rewarded with opportunity? If your answer to these questions was a “Yes” then Chinook may be the right fit for you. And a few more things -- are you flexible in your work schedule and work location? Our work allows for some work from home, but it also requires us to be hands-on for our clients when and where they need us. Are you up for a little adventure? Chinook performs work in some interesting places well worth visiting, and you might want in on that. The Work: The Commissioning Specialist will support Chinook's clients by coordinating, and delivering commissioning services throughout the facility planning, design, construction, warranty, and operations lifecycle. The Commissioning Specialist will gain and apply technical expertise to deliver technical solutions to complex problems. The Commissioning Specialist will, with guidance, deliver on objectives and approaches to assignments and may coordinate, and review the work of other staff. Chinook has built a reputation for excellence in our industry and the Commissioning Specialist will uphold that tradition by being diligent, proactive, solutions-oriented and a facilitator of success for team members, both internal and external. This position offers a career path to a Commissioning Engineer and onward to Project Manager level positions. + With supervision, execute commissioning services for new and existing buildings on multiple concurrent projects + Understand, analyze and interpret RFPs, design and construction documents, standards, codes, scopes, and project deliverables + Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, functional performance tests, and reports + Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, reviews and facilitation of training plans, and O&M manual reviews + Conduct site observations and witnessing of functional performance testing + Work with senior staff to solve coordination issues impacting equipment and systems startup and testing activities + Ensure conformance with the project requirements, the commissioning plan, and the contract documents + Attend internal and external project meetings and prepare meeting minutes + Review technical reports for completeness and accuracy, i.e. start‐up reports, checkout sheets, and test reports + Facilitate the transition of systems to operations and the implementation of maintenance programs + Develop, build, and maintain effective relationships with internal staff and clients + Assist in the preparation of project estimates, schedules, and work plans + Conduct quality assurance on project deliverables and project activities, + Support preparation of invoices and supporting materials + Actively participate in the development of company processes and procedures + Attend company meetings, training seminars, and functions + Ensure continued excellence at Chinook Here's What You Need: + Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited school is preferred + CxA, CCP, CBCP, or equivalent Commissioning Certification is required + 3+ years of direct experience in commissioning of facilities systems such as lighting, HVAC, power distribution, generation, power monitoring and controls, UPS, and emergency power is required + Experience in the integration of Mechanical systems with electrical, life safety, and security systems are desired + Must possess a working knowledge of commissioning standards and practices i.e., LEED, ASHRAE, BCA, ACG, GSA + Must be able to initiate action, prioritize tasks, and perform work efficiently within a defined budget and schedule + Experience with database management systems for commissioning and core business processes is desirable Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment must be US citizens and be able to pass security screens, up to the Top Secret level, due to the nature of who we work for. Applicants must be able to work a full day on a project site, combined sitting, standing, walking, and in front of the monitor. We can guarantee you won't be bored! Applicants must be able to stand, climb ladders, and stairs, and get to wherever the problem is so they can see it for themselves.