Building Automation Technician

PHS Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems automation provider in Canada seeks a Building Automation Technician in Montreal. This role involves managing projects and troubleshooting HVAC systems, requiring a Bachelor's degree in engineering and hands-on experience with control systems. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with DCS, PLC, and HMI.
• Ability to read P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of checkout and startup of control systems.
• Troubleshoot control systems at the network, controller, and I/O level.
• Provide support for customer contracts and emergency responses.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Point-to-point wiring

Calibrating instrumentation

Control systems management

Communication skills

French communication

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or D.E.C. in engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

HMI

DDC systems

Job description

Process HVAC Solutions Canada is looking for a well-qualified person to join a growing company as a Building Automation Technician.

What you bring to the table

• Ability to perform and manage point-to-point wiring checkout
• Verification of proper installation of instrumentation and end devices
• Ability to calibrate, troubleshoot and start-up field instrumentation, valves, actuators, etc.
• Perform all aspects of checkout and start-up of controls systems (DCS, PLC, others), networks and field instrumentation
• Efficiently troubleshoot control systems at the network, controller and I/O level
• Set-up and troubleshoot PC workstations, provide data backups of workstations
• Assist with support of customer contracts for 24/7 emergency response and preventive maintenance

Essential skills and qualifications to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree or D.E.C. in engineering (mechanical, electrical or electro-mechanical preferred) with 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Hands on experience with DCS, PLC, HMI and/or DDC systems; experience with Emerson’s DeltaV, WonderWare, and Rockwell is a plus
• Working knowledge of networks, especially ethernet, Modbus and bacNET serial/TCP
• Strong computer hardware troubleshooting and Microsoft OS knowledge
• MEP/Construction experience and work with other trades
• Will be able to read P&IDs, wiring diagrams and other electrical and mechanical drawings
• Will be able to work with minimal oversight
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface in professional manner with clients, other contractors and within PHS
• Communication skills, written and verbal, in French
• Written and verbal communication skills in English would be considered an asset
• Ability to travel, overnight to customer sites – job is 50% out-of-town work
• Ability to support occasional on-call duty on a rotating weekly basis
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

About us

PHS Canada is a systems automation provider for HVAC and mechanical systems in mission critical environments. We specialize in high tier level data centers and biotech/pharmaceutical facilities.

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In accordance with Bill 96, this job requires English proficiency to serve clients in Atlantic Canada and interact with US suppliers, ensuring effective communication and operational efficiency.