Technical Application Specialist

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill an Technical Application Specialist position in our Special Projects Division, located in Cincinnati. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing mechanical system startup, activation, and commissioning activities while providing technical support to Project Managers, field teams, manufacturers, and customers to ensure systems are safely installed, code-compliant, and fully operational.

• Coordinate and execute system startup, activation, and commissioning activities for Special Projects and national account work.
• Serve as a technical resource to Project Managers by supporting preplanning, sequencing, manpower requirements, shutdowns, and outages aligned with manufacturer startup procedures.
• Act as the company representative during meetings with owners, contractors, vendors, and inspectors, as required.
• Assist with project walkthroughs, handoff meetings, and estimate documentation.
• Develop and maintain startup assistance sheets, procedures, and commissioning documentation to ensure consistent execution across projects.
• Perform visual inspections of mechanical equipment to verify readiness for startup and proper system functionality.
• Complete startup worksheets for customer records and ensure accurate documentation of system activation.
• Provide on-site training to facility owners and end users on the operation of newly installed equipment.
• Coordinate daily startup activities with Project Managers and MES technicians to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Order and coordinate required tools, equipment, and materials to support seamless project execution.
• Utilize construction management and manufacturer-specific software to track startup activities and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety programs, and applicable local, state, and national codes.
• Maintain safe jobsite conditions and ensure all team members adhere to safety protocols.
• Assist with job permits and regulatory requirements, as applicable.
• Proactively identify potential issues related to schedule, work interference, or system readiness and communicate risks and solutions to Project Management or senior leadership.
• Perform responsibilities independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree, formal technical training, or completed apprenticeship in HVAC, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical construction, HVAC systems, startup, commissioning, or related field operations required. 7–10 years of experience strongly preferred, including experience supporting project teams and coordinating with manufacturers and customers.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting specifications, construction drawings, and blueprints; experience using vendor and manufacturer software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications; ability and willingness to learn additional software and manufacturer-specific platforms as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization in a collaborative, proactive, and professional manner.
• Team-oriented approach with a professional demeanor and commitment to quality and customer service.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.

DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, company discounts, and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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