BMS / HVAC Controls Technician

Black & McDonald Limited; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available upon request

Local Union 424 eligibility

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited is seeking a skilled BMS/HVAC Controls Technician to design, program, install, and troubleshoot automation controllers and electrical wiring across buildings. You will lead commissioning for new projects and service existing clients, while performing low voltage electrical work and system start-ups.

The role requires 3+ years in HVAC automation within ICI sectors, plus a readiness to travel to sites and join Local Union 424 when employed.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation certificate recommended.
• N4 certified.
• 3+ years HVAC automation experience in the ICI sector (Institutional, Commercial, Industrial).
• 3+ years estimating experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation programming, design graphics, and commissioning for new construction projects; service existing clients.
• Handle low voltage electrical work: maintenance, installation, and repair of MCCs, switches, panel components, wiring, transformers, and IO devices.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on hardware and sensors; coordinate on shutdowns and start-ups of automation systems.
• Provide onsite estimating and offer expert automation solution recommendations.
• Support HVAC service team with automation/controls installations in commercial buildings.
• Adhere to company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Change Orientation

Communicates Effectively

Continuous Learning

Customer Focus

Holds Self and Others Accountable

Problem Solving and Innovation

Teamwork and Collaboration

Values and Respects Others

Education

Electrical/Electrical & Mechanical/Instrumentation certificate

N4 certified

Tools

JCI FX

Honeywell BAS

Microsoft Office

Mobile device apps

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the Automation Manager, the BMS / HVAC Controls Technician works on a variety of equipment and devices to design, program, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair automation controllers/electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement automation programming, design graphics, and handle commissioning for new construction projects while providing servicing for existing clients.
• Responsible for all Low Voltage Electrical work, including:
  • Maintenance, service, installation and replacement or repair of motor control centers, switches, panelboard components, low voltage branch circuit wiring, transformers, control devices and IO devices;
  • Troubleshooting and minor repairs on hardware and sensors;
  • Shut-down, lock-out, and start-up of automation systems and building equipment
• Provides onsite estimating
• Offer expert recommendations for automation solutions
• Provides automation/controls support for the HVAC service team; assist with HVAC control installations in commercial buildings
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards, and performs other assigned duties as needed

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical or Electrical / Mechanical / Instrumentation Engineering certificate is recommended
• N4 certified.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of HVAC automation experience in the ICI sector (Institutional, Commercial, Industrial)
• 3+ years estimating experience considered an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with, JCI FX, & Honeywell BAS and HVAC systems an asset
• Knowledge of computer software's such as Microsoft and mobile device applications
• Follows written and verbal instructions
• Maintain a professional demeanor and courteous phone etiquette when interacting with colleagues, customers,
  and stakeholders
• Travel to various sites, including out-of-town locations as needed, and be available for occasional overtime
• Physical requirements: bending, lifting up to 30 kg, working at heights, and in confined spaces
• Clean & Valid Class 5 AB Driver’s License and abstract
• Applicants must be eligible and willing to join Local Union 424 upon employment.

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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