Building Automation BMS/EPMS Controls Technician - Chantilly, VA

Holaday-Parks, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of medical, vision, dental premiums

Job summary

Holaday-Parks, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join its Building Automation Group. This role involves the installation of Building Automation Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical understanding, with a willingness to travel 50% for remote projects.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, covering 100% of medical, vision, dental, and prescription premiums for employees.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills are required.
• Self-motivated candidates who can complete tasks with minimal supervision are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform checkout, start-up and testing of BMS DDC controllers.
• Communicate and provide daily updates to the Project Lead and Manager.
• Document project status and assist in creating close-out documents.

Skills

BACnet

Modbus

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Computer networking

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Two-year degree or apprenticeship in Automation

Three years of Automation/controls field experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Holaday-Parks, Inc. is seeking a Controls Technician to join our Building Automation Group in multiple regions. The BMS/EPMS Controls Technician is responsible for the successful installation of Building Automation Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems. They represent our organization to our customers, other contractors, fellow employees, and our community in a professional manner. They are effective leaders and communicators, who resolve disputes and negotiate mutually beneficial solutions, and exhibit ownership for their projects. We would prefer the new Controls Technician to be located near South Bend, IN; Columbus, OH; or Chantilly, VA. Candidate must be open to 50% travel to our remote projects.

Essential Functions:

• Perform checkout, start-up and testing of BMS DDC controllers serving a wide variety of mechanical systems in Data Centers and other critical environments.
• Perform checkout, start-up and testing of EPMS Graphics serving a wide variety of electrical systems in Data Centers and other critical environments.
• Communicate with and provide daily updates and status reports to both the Project Lead and Project Manager.
• Coordinate with and communicate directly with the customer and other contractors in a professional manner.
• Document project status and participate in the creation and accuracy of close-out documents.
• Write and follow detailed Method of Procedure (MOP), Change Management (CM) forms and process.
• Perform BMS commissioning, including Pre-functional, Functional, and Integrated Systems Testing processes, both individually, and with 3rd-Party/Customer commissioning agents.
• Perform EPMS commissioning, including Pre-functional, Functional, and Integrated Systems Testing processes, both individually, and with 3rd-Party/Customer commissioning agents.
• Perform periodic Maintenance and Service of existing BMS and EPMS systems in an active Data Center environment.
• Support multiple concurrent projects in the United States.
• Work to be performed in a high-security environment, following customer security policies and procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications and Education:

• Two-year degree / apprenticeship plus equivalent work experience or Three years Automation / controls field experience required.
• Experience with BACnet and/or Modbus protocols and 3rd-Party Systems Integration is preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• A strong understanding of computer operating systems and computer networking is required.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel required. MS project, or other PM software a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Successful candidates will be self-motivated, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Travel required to remote projects 50% of the time.
• All offers of employment are contingent on a negative pre-employment drug test, a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record and a satisfactory background check.

What We Offer:

Holaday-Parks, Inc., offers an excellent salary and benefits package—paying 100% of medical/vision/dental, and prescription premiums for employees.

If interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume to [e-mail]

Holaday Parks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), including protected veterans and people with disabilities.