Senior Building Controls Technician

The Building People

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of control systems programming, startup, and commissioning experience
  • Niagara N4 certification
  • Familiarity with multiple manufacturers of control systems is advantageous
  • Technical knowledge of control equipment installation and ancillary devices
  • Solid understanding of DDC Control Theory related to HVAC systems
  • Proficient in reading project plans and specifications
  • Strong grasp of DDC communication protocols like BACnet, LON, and Modbus.

Responsibilities

  • Design control system hardware and software based on project specifications
  • Program and configure control systems according to preset complexities
  • Conduct network and database troubleshooting and repairs
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on system configurations and programming
  • Develop sequences of operations and integrate third-party systems
  • Maintain accurate project documentation including redlines
  • Provide owner training and execute commissioning and functional testing
  • Assist in control hardware installations and start-up procedures
  • Support project management activities and interface with customers
  • Supervise subcontractors while providing on-the-job training to junior technicians.

Benefits

  • Medical & Rx coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
Full Job Description
* Please note that this is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Senior Building Controls Technician to provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems.

Responsibilities/Duties
  • Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents
  • Ability to program projects with various levels of complexity
  • Capable of performing network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming
  • Collaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations
  • Develop and configure the sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third party systems
  • Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines
  • Provides owner training as required by the project
  • Executes system commissioning and functional testing
  • Assist in installation of control hardware
  • Startup and commission new hardware installations
  • Provide project management assistance on projects as required, interfacing directly to customers
  • Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers as needed
  • Help educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed

*This position will require a minimum of 25% travel
Skills & Requirements

Required Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Programming skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong interactive and communication skills
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
  • Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools
  • Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others
  • Knowledge of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment
  • Strong knowledge of common DDC communications protocols such as but not limited to BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc.

Required Experience/Education
  • At least 3 years of experience with programming, startup and commissioning of control systems
  • Niagara N4 certification
  • Experience with multiple manufacturers of controls a plus
  • Technical knowledge with installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices

Physical Requirements
  • Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
  • Must be willing to work at heights.
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.

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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