Automation Technician III

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

EMCOR Services Mesa Energy is seeking an Automation Technician III to inspect, test, adjust, and repair automation devices and systems, diagnosing malfunctions and performing preventative maintenance. The role also involves coaching other automation technicians.

The candidate will work with mechanical systems such as chillers, boilers, AHUs, and energy solutions, while analyzing and outlining scope for controls implementations and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of direct automation experience with control systems and programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
• Working knowledge of at least three HVAC controls systems (Delta, JCI or Andover).
• Ability to interface with customers at supervisory/management level.
• Engineering skills including electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with control system architecture design, programming, or maintenance desired.

Responsibilities

• Understand the design and intent of mechanical equipment and systems (Chillers, Boilers, AHUs, pumping, energy solutions).
• Analyze systems and develop scope of work for controls implementation.
• Monitor, identify and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations.
• Interface with installation or maintenance teams to execute installations, repairs or modifications.
• Provide technical presentations on building automation, controls, and emerging technology.
• Locate defective components using test equipment and programming knowledge.

Skills

Automation experience

Control systems

Programming

Communication skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Delta HVAC controls

Johnson Controls (JCI)

Andover controls

Job description

Job Summary

The Automation Technician III will inspect, test, adjust and repair new or existing electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic automation devices, and systems. It will also diagnose the cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance. Automation Technician III will also be responsible for coaching and mentoring other automation technicians.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand the design and intent of mechanical equipment and systems (Chiller, Boiler, Custom AHU’s, Primary/Secondary pumping, Variable flow Chilled water plants, Clean Room Applications, Demand Response, and Energy solutions).
• Analyze systems and develop scope of work for controls implementation.
• Monitor, identify and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations.
• Interface with the installation or maintenance team members to execute installations, repairs or modifications of controlled systems and equipment.
• Give technical presentations on building automation, controls, and emerging technology.
• Able to locate defective or non-operational components in new and existing systems, using test equipment and programming knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of direct automation experience with control systems and programming required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
• Working knowledge of at least three HVAC controls systems (preferably Delta, JCI or Andover).
• Ability to interface with customers at a supervisory and management level.
• Engineering skills required include knowledge of electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and computer programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with control system architecture design, programming, or maintenance desired.
• Good computer skills, understanding of controls networking.
• A valid driver’s license.

Benefits

We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.