Automation Technician I - Building Systems & Controls

Baker Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Full Time Technician to provide technical start-up, checkout and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. The role supports the “Customer for Life” concept and requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities include wiring checks, sensor calibration, software uploads, BACnet setup, and creating graphics and dashboards. Knowledge of Windows and SQL is helpful for QA, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associates in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience.
• Knowledge of Windows Office applications; SQL or databases familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Start-up of microprocessor-based control components including DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers.
• Point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication and power.
• Set up and calibration of input and output devices such as temperature sensors, pressure transducers, etc.
• Uploading, downloading, and modification of control software and programs.
• Perform BACnet networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses and instance numbers.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic HVAC systems.
• Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points.
• Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics.
• Create Automation System graphics and dashboards.
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Technology/Automation or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

SQL databases

BACnet networking

Ethernet/serial networking

Job description

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Full Time Technician to provide technical start-up, checkout and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. The role supports the “Customer for Life” concept and requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities include wiring checks, sensor calibration, software uploads, BACnet setup, and creating graphics and dashboards. Knowledge of Windows and SQL is helpful for QA, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.