Company Description Delta TAB Services is a Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) firm serving Ottawa, ON and the surrounding areas. With two decades of specialized experience, the company supports a wide range of mechanical systems and building types. Delta TAB Services provides full-service air and hydronic balancing, site surveys, preliminary readings, comfort balancing, and troubleshooting. The team focuses on reliable, accurate results that improve system performance and occupant comfort. Applicants can expect to join a growing organization with opportunities to develop their technical skills and contribute to high-quality field work.
Role Description The Air Balancing Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Ottawa, ON. This position is responsible for performing field measurements, testing, and balancing of air and hydronic systems in commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Daily tasks include reviewing plans and specifications, conducting site surveys, setting up and using measurement instruments, documenting readings, and adjusting systems to meet design criteria and comfort requirements. The technician will collaborate with project managers, contractors, and building operators to resolve performance issues and provide clear, professional reports. The role also involves troubleshooting system deficiencies, maintaining equipment, following safety procedures, and supporting continuous improvement in TAB processes.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong technical skills in HVAC systems, air and hydronic balancing, and use of field instruments (e.g., manometers, flow hoods, thermometers).
- Candidates should possess skills in reading mechanical drawings, understanding specifications, and performing accurate site surveys and preliminary readings.
- Candidates should possess skills in data collection, documentation, and basic report writing using digital tools and software.
- Candidates should possess strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to troubleshoot comfort and performance issues on-site.
- Candidates should possess effective communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with contractors and clients, and a professional, safety-conscious attitude.
- Relevant technical training or certification in HVAC, TAB, or building systems is preferred; a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites in the Ottawa area is required.
- Experience in field work or building commissioning is an asset; willingness to work in various environmental conditions and occasionally outside regular hours is important.
