Building Controls Technician

The Building People; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People based in Augusta, Maine is seeking a full-time Control Technician to oversee retro commissioning and calibration of existing control systems. Responsibilities include maintaining project documentation, completing sensor calibrations, and assisting subcontractors on HVAC control systems. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. This position requires a minimum of 25% travel and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to collaborate with project management and subcontractors.
• Proven experience in calibration and point-to-point check-out on DDC systems.
• Ability to assist in the engineering of control system programming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project documentation and redlines.
• Perform sensor calibrations on HVAC control systems.
• Tune PID loops on equipment programs for optimization.
• Assist project sub-contractors with testing and balancing.
• Help implement programming and sequences for DDC Systems.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Previous experience with Niagara 4 workbench software

Strong analytical skills

Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits

Basic understanding of DDC Control Theory and Applications

Excellent customer service

Education

At least 1 year of experience with programming, startup and/or commissioning of control systems

Niagara Ax or N4 certification

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Control Technician to provide services related to the retro commissioning and calibration of existing control systems. The position will work with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements. The control technician will be responsible for assisting in calibration, point‑to‑point check‑out, programming, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems as directed.

*This position will require a minimum of 25% travel

Responsibilities/Duties

• Helps to maintain accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines
• Complete sensor calibrations on HVAC control systems
• Complete PID loop tuning on equipment programs to optimize equipment operation
• Assist with project sub-contractors where needed, specifically test and balance contractors
• Assist the project team in the engineering of control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents
• Helps to implement programming, graphics, and sequences of operations for Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous experience with Niagara 4 workbench software
• Strong analytical skillsExperience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools, including test equipment to aid in calibration of sensors
• Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others
• Basic understanding of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment

Required Experience/Education

• At least 1 year of experience with programming, startup and/or commissioning of control systems
• Niagara Ax or N4 certification a plus but not required
• Understanding of installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices/sensors

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time OffHoliday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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