OverviewThe Controls Specialist III sets up building automation control systems including creating custom programming, graphics, and trends.
Responsibilities- Design and Pre-Construction
- Assist in development and revision of advanced sequence of operations to improve energy efficiency of building HVAC equipment
- Assess existing building automation system to assist design team with product selection
- Conduct field survey to identify existing equipment types and building automation system capabilities.
- Create Room Ventilation Schedules based on applicable code requirements
- Provide feedback to the design team on design alternatives and best equipment choices.
- Provide feedback on design pricing decisions.
- Develop controls submittal packages including parts lists.
- Construction
- Provide onsite management of work direction of controls and low voltage subcontractors.
- Complete start-up of control systems including setting up trends, graphics, and programming.
- Program advanced sequence of operations of critical infrastructure including central plants.
- Lead programming and controls implementation efforts
- Ensure pre-functional checklists have been completed.
- Troubleshoot control installation problem.
- Provide construction administration, progress documentation, and design document updates to design team
- Support commissioning efforts as part of the execution team and ensure commissioning documentation is complete for all controls installations
- Other
- Troubleshoot and identify failed equipment and present proposals of correct action. Coordinate with other divisions to achieve the controls outcome
- Uphold company owner advocacy philosophy, mission, and core values.
- Perform duties while working in a team problem-solving environment.
- Assist with the development of technical reports or related documents.
- Performs work with a high degree of latitude.
- Handles most complex issues and problems.
- Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group.
- Other duties as assigned or required
QualificationsRequired Education, Experience, and Qualifications- Experience with JCI, Siemens, Honeywell, Trane, Tridium, Schneider, or other building automation systems.
- 10+ years of experience
- Expert knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Basic planning skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications- Associates degree in automation, controls instrumentation or related fields.
- Journeyman electrician.
Travel Requirements- 50% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.
Physical/Work Environment Requirements- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and/or poles.
- Climbing stairs.
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Operating motor vehicles.
- Low/high indoor temperature.
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and/or wind.
- Noisy/quiet environment.
- Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Medium work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Pay RangeUSD $35.31 - USD $47.17 /Hr.
