Building Automation Controls Technician - Temporary Assignment

Energy-Systems-Group; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Energy Systems Group is seeking a Building Automation Controls Technician for a 12-14 month onsite assignment at our Picatinny Arsenal location in Dover, NJ. The role focuses on troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC controls and building systems, leveraging knowledge of HVAC components and IT systems.

The candidate will support field technicians, interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, ensure safe operations, and respond to customer needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–6 years in building automation and instrumentation.
• High school diploma; vocational/technical training.
• Experience with Bacnet communication protocol.
• Knowledge of network architecture and IT basics.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain control systems; support field techs and occupants.
• Troubleshoot and repair wiring, relays, control circuits, and boards.
• Install, program and start building automation equipment as needed.
• Interpret schematics, blueprints and drawings; ensure safe operation.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical training

OSHA 30 Training

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Delta controls

GCL programming language

BACnet protocol basics

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Building Automation Controls Technician - Temporary Assignment

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is seeking a Building Automation Controls Technician to join our Operations Services team located at our Picatinny Arsenal location in Dover, NJ. This position is onsite. This position is a temporary assignment with an expected duration of 12-14 months.

JOB PURPOSE

This individual will be responsible for the troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC controls and building systems. This individual’s role will leverage their knowledge of HVAC systems and components to provide technical support to HVAC field technicians. Candidate shall possess working knowledge of both construction and service of HVAC operations, as well as a working knowledge of computer maintenance and repair.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The Controls Technician will operate and maintain one or more different control systems, provide support to field techs and operators as well as provide customer service to building occupants
• Duties involve:
  • Troubleshoot & repair electrical wiring, relay logic, control/safety circuits, and electronic boards
  • Adjusting controls to insure safe and efficient operation of the systems
  • Install, program and start-up new building automation equipment (As Needed)
  • Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawing as well as construction blueprints
  • Recognize and respond to customer needs by completing preventative maintenance, repair, replacement or adjustment of controls systems as required in a timely and efficient manner
  • Perform all other duties as deemed
  • Above all work safely and comply with all OSHA regulations
• Maintain control systems including but not limited to servers, operator station, and mobile visualization software
• Install, repair, maintain and adjust the indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling instruments used to measure and control variable such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition, using hand tools and precision instruments
• Support responsibilities may include software installation and configuration; performing technical, operational, and training support to users of personal computers onsite; troubleshooting computer problems, coordinating with IT Department to address needed repairs and computer system problems
• Maintain master building automation display screens, and all associated programming, building layouts update control points as needed
• The ability to work after hours for service/emergency calls to maintain working equipment
• Communicate with supervisors/management as to job progress and issues of assigned work
• Responsible for safe work practices and implementation of operational excellence
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis as required
• Use and ensure good condition of all personal protective equipment
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by management
• Adjust and repair final control mechanisms, such as automatically controlled valves or positioners, and calibrate instruments according to established standards
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units
• Install, test, repair, and/or troubleshoot stand-alone PCs, PCs linked to networks, printers, and other computer peripherals
• Above all work safely and comply with all OSHA regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

• 3-6 years in building automation and instrumentation field. Experience with mechanical/HVAC systems
• High school degree, vocational/technical training school
• Experience working with Bacnet communication protocol
• High level of knowledge of network architecture

Preferred:

• 5 years of related experience in the Energy Services, Performance Contracting, and/or HVAC Industry
• 2 years of experience with Delta controls; Knowledge of GCL programming language
• OSHA 30 Training
• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

What we bring to you:

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure

We want you to know:
ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity. Join our world-class team to provide safe, reliable innovative energy efficiency and infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.