CO2 Commissioning Agent/Project Manager

Description

• Troubleshoot Level 2 refrigeration and EMS issues.
• Perform minor mechanical adjustments and repairs during commissioning.
• Ensure smooth system turnover to operations and maintenance teams.
• Provide regular project updates to internal and client stakeholders.
• Verify corrective actions and assist with CX2/CX3 closeout.
• Ensure the vendor is completing punch list and commissioning deficiency to CBES scope standards.
• Coordinate refrigeration, HVAC, EMS, electrical, and mechanical scopes across multiple stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving compressors, gas coolers, subcoolers, oil systems, and controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and refrigerant regulations.
• Prepare interim and final commissioning reports detailing deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Perform point-to-point and functional testing of EMS-controlled equipment.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans for refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS systems.
• Provide startup assistance and support final acceptance activities.
• Commission HVACR equipment installed or relocated during construction/remodel projects.
• Support installation, startup, tuning, and optimization of CO₂ refrigeration systems (transcritical and cascade applications).
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with drawings, specifications, and commissioning requirements.
• Maintain project documentation including schedules, construction tracking, commissioning status, and closeout records.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between engineering, contractors, vendors, and operations teams.
• Identify project risks related to refrigeration, HVAC, and controls systems and implement mitigation plans.
• Implement minor programming changes and wiring modifications.
• Verify refrigerant charge, oil management, and system stability.
• Oversee quality assurance through installation verification and commissioning readiness.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of supermarket construction and remodel projects.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors through installation, startup, and closeout phases.
• Validate control sequences and alarm parameters.

Requirements

• 70–75% travel to active construction and remodel sites.
• Leadership and cross-functional coordination.
• Combination of field Work and remote/office coordination.
• Familiarity with control platforms such as Danfoss and/or Emerson.
• Hands-on experience with CO₂ refrigeration systems and large rack applications.
• Exposure to mechanical rooms, rooftops, and active construction environments.
• Ability to balance office-based management with hands-on field execution.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, EMS/BAS architecture, and commissioning best practices.
• Proficiency with supermarket refrigeration systems (CO₂, glycol, DX, cascade, transcritical).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• 5+ years in supermarket construction, refrigeration, commissioning, or facilities engineering.
• Experience managing construction projects, budgets, schedules, and vendors.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance