Building Automation Controls & Startup Specialist II

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a skilled technician to support service engineering and commissioning of building controls and special systems.

You will work on sequences, graphics, and programming as provided by design specialists and project specs, ensuring successful start-ups and point-to-point checkout. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in HVAC control programming, networking, and using test equipment, with a preference for a technical degree in HVAC or electronics.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or two-year technical degree in HVAC or electronics preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience configuring and debugging basic computer and networking problems.
• 3-5 years' experience programming, configuring, and debugging HVAC and DDC controller software, e.g. Tridium/Niagara.
• Other technical experience such as military or on-the-job training may meet this requirement as determined by local management.
• Ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems.
• Provide Controls or Special Systems database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by Design Specialists, project specifications, or other sources as applicable.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls and special systems.
• Provide accurate controls or special systems start up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner. Design Controls or Special Systems projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate.

Skills

HVAC systems

Networking troubleshooting

Tridium Niagara

DDC programming

Education

High school diploma or technical degree in HVAC or electronics

Tools

Voltmeter

Ammeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. is seeking a skilled technician to support service engineering and commissioning of building controls and special systems.

You will work on sequences, graphics, and programming as provided by design specialists and project specs, ensuring successful start-ups and point-to-point checkout. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in HVAC control programming, networking, and using test equipment, with a preference for a technical degree in HVAC or electronics.