Approved Air

About Us Approved Air is a leading provider of specialized HVAC services, committed to ensuring the highest standards of air quality and system performance in healthcare and industrial environments. Our services include comprehensive validation, rebalancing, testing, and maintenance to meet and exceed industry standards. We are looking for a skilled and experienced HVAC Validation and Testing Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in air quality and system efficiency, this role is perfect for you. Key Responsibilities Validation: Conduct thorough validation of new installations to ensure compliance with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) standards. Provide detailed assessments and reports on system performance. Rebalancing: Perform rebalancing of HVAC systems to achieve 100% – 110% of specified designs, ensuring optimal system efficiency and performance. DPC Testing: Carry out Discrete Particle Counting (DPC) as an alternative to traditional DOP testing, ensuring high levels of accuracy in filter performance assessments. Clean Up Rates Testing: Execute clean-up rates testing in accordance with BS EN ISO 14644 standards to evaluate an area's capability to eliminate airborne particles effectively. Verification: Use your industry knowledge to undertake verifications, producing industry-leading reports that help our clients maintain high standards of air quality. Particle Counting: Utilize specialized equipment to conduct particle counting in designated Clean Rooms, providing detailed reports on particle sizes at multiple measurement points. Duct Sampling: Perform duct dust sampling with independent certified laboratory analysis to provide accurate and reliable results for clients. LEVS Testing: Conduct testing of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems (LEVS) throughout hospitals, offering professional advice on system improvements and providing comprehensive performance reports. Pre-Planned Maintenance: Execute full cleans of Air Handling Units (AHUs) and provide detailed reports with before and after photographs to document the work carried out. DOP Testing: Conduct filter integrity leak tests on high-efficiency filters to ensure that neither the filter nor its housing allows for bypass, maintaining system integrity. UCV Entrainment Testing: Perform ultra-clean ventilation (UCV) entrainment testing to monitor contamination levels within ultra-clean airflow environments. Active Air Sampling: Conduct active air sampling and swab testing to determine the cleanliness and colony-forming unit levels within specific areas, ensuring compliance with cleanliness standards. Qualifications and Experience Education: Relevant qualifications in HVAC Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Previous experience in HVAC validation, testing, or maintenance within healthcare or industrial environments. Technical Skills: Proficiency in using specialized equipment for particle counting, DPC testing, and LEVS assessments. Knowledge: Strong understanding of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) standards, BS EN ISO 14644, and other relevant regulations. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed technical reports. Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of work. Why Join Approved Air? Professional Development: We offer continuous learning opportunities and support for professional development to help you advance in your career. Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest equipment and technology in the field of HVAC validation and testing. Impactful Work: Be a part of a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring safe and compliant air quality in critical environments. Supportive Environment: Join a friendly and collaborative team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in the industry.