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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

HVAC Commissioning Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Port Arthur, TX, USA
In PersonTravel is required according to project requirements.
Training

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 8 years of experience in HVAC testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
  • Be fully trained in reading P&IDs and HVAC diagrams.
  • Be qualified to handle abnormal and emergency situations and trained and qualified in HVAC engineering and machinery fundamentals.
  • Be qualified to commission and fault-find HVAC equipment including chillers, air handling units, filters, louvers, scrubbers, variable air volume systems, packaged and split air-conditioning systems, pumps, fan chillers, coolant piping, refrigerant and piping, hangers and supports, and ductwork.
  • Be qualified to test and charge refrigeration systems and repair pipework by brazing.
  • Be qualified in airflow measurement and HVAC system balancing.
  • Have experience testing and flow-balancing complex HVAC systems.
  • Have strong technical knowledge supporting HVAC commissioning and startup activities.
  • Have a demonstrable history of working within safety and quality cultures.
  • Have a record of delivering major projects in a technical role.
  • Have experience commissioning complex plant.
  • Have experience working with field technicians and supporting multidisciplinary commissioning teams.
  • Be able to set up and test instrumentation and automation systems.
  • Have basic computer training in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Have excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Support Commissioning Engineers in planning and executing discipline-specific pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Support the coordination of daily field activities of technicians, vendors, and specialty contractors under the direction of Commissioning Engineers.
  • Communicate engineering-approved commissioning procedures and provide technical guidance on assigned commissioning activities.
  • Verify that commissioning work packages, check sheets, and documentation are complete and available for execution according to engineering requirements.
  • Support permitting, isolations, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices according to project procedures.
  • Follow company safety requirements covering regulatory compliance, environmental concerns, safe operations, emergency response, job safety analysis, pre-job hazard analysis, permit to work, lockout/tagout, and simultaneous operations.
  • Participate in and facilitate toolbox meetings to communicate approved work plans and safety requirements.
  • Assist technicians with engineering-approved commissioning activities by providing technical input and supporting field implementation.
  • Complete pre-commissioning and commissioning activities according to project procedures.
  • Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment and record test data.
  • Assist Commissioning Engineers in troubleshooting HVAC systems by collecting technical data, performing field verification, implementing engineering recommendations, and documenting results.
  • Perform HVAC testing according to B and C check sheets.
  • Observe the company's, clients', and host country's health, safety, sustainability, environment, and quality rules.

About the company

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Kent Data Centres entered the UK market in 2026, expanding into AI infrastructure demand.
  • Kent won the Prinos Carbon Storage FEED and Orica hydrogen hub mandate in 2026.
  • Jaime Sedano’s May 2026 Colombia appointment strengthens Latin America growth and regional delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Aramco LTAs only place Kent on bid panels, not guaranteed revenue, into 2027.
  • Exceed integration and Sudlows execution strain management while Kent pursues Saudi, UK, and Americas expansion.
  • Nesma & Partners owns Kent outright; any Saudi capital allocation shock threatens strategic independence.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent spans advisory, EPC, commissioning, O&M, and decommissioning across the energy lifecycle.
  • Kent closed 2025 with a record backlog exceeding $3 billion.
  • Kent won Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.

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Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

17%
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Kent Data Centres enters strategic agreement with Aurora Energy Valley to become lead design and development team for its Nordic projects

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May 8th, 2026
Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations.

Kent appoints Jaime Sedano as VP of Colombia operations. Kent Plc is pleased to welcome Jaime Sedano as Vice President for its Colombia operations. Jaime brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the energy and industrial sectors, with a strong track record of delivering growth, leading complex operations, and expanding businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean. His appointment reflects the strategic importance of its South American operations, established in 1990. Today, its Bogotá team not only supports key regional projects, but also serves as an engineering centre of excellence, contributing to Kent projects across the world. With deep regional expertise and a focus on value creation, partnerships and sustainable growth, Jaime will play a key role in strengthening its presence across the Americas and supporting its clients' ambitions.

Business Insider
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent Acquires Aberdeen's Exceed Company

Energy services firm Kent is acquiring Aberdeen-based Exceed, a decommissioning engineering services provider. Exceed, with operations in over 40 countries, enhances Kent's capabilities in offshore well projects and energy transition initiatives like carbon capture and hydrogen storage. This acquisition positions Kent to lead in a market expected to double in size over the next decade. The transaction is set to complete later this year, following Kent's recent purchase of Sudlows Consulting.

Scottish Financial News
Aug 21st, 2025
Kent acquires Aberdeen decommissioning specialist Exceed

Global integrated energy services partner Kent, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Exceed (XCD) Holdings Limited, a provider of well management, sub surface and decommissioning engineering services.

Digital Infra Network
Feb 27th, 2025
Kent completes acquisition of Sudlows Consulting | Digital Infra Network

Kent acquires Sudlows Consulting, expanding global data center expertise to meet AI, cloud, and sustainability demands.