Building Controls Technician

The Building People

$90K — $110K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Niagara 4 workbench software
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Familiarity with basic electrical circuits and electronics
  • Knowledge of calibration tools and procedures
  • Basic understanding of DDC Control Theory and HVAC applications

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate project documentation and redlines
  • Calibrate sensors on HVAC control systems
  • Tune PID loops for optimal equipment operation
  • Assist subcontractors with testing and balancing tasks
  • Help design control hardware and software programming
  • Implement programming and sequences for DDC Systems

Benefits

  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
Full Job Description
has a position open for a full-time Control Technician to provide services related to the retro commissioning and calibration of existing control systems. The position will work with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements. The control technician will be responsible for assisting in calibration, point to point check out, programming, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems as directed.

*This position will require a minimum of 25% travel
Notice $90,000-$110,000 Skills & Requirements
Responsibilities/Duties
  • Helps to maintain accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines
  • Complete sensor calibrations on HVAC control systems
  • Complete PID loop tuning on equipment programs to optimize equipment operation
  • Assist with project sub-contractors where needed, specifically test and balance contractors
  • Assist the project team in the engineering of control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents
  • Helps to implement programming, graphics, and sequences of operations for Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems.

Required Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Previous experience with Niagara 4 workbench software
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
  • Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools, including test equipment to aid in calibration of sensors
  • Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others
  • Basic understanding of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment

Required Experience/Education
  • At least 1 year of experience with programming, startup and/or commissioning of control systems
  • Niagara Ax or N4 certification a plus but not required
  • Understanding of installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices/sensors

Physical Requirements
  • Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs
Qualifications
*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

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