Building Controls Technician

The Building People; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Building Controls Technician to provide services for smart building infrastructure. You will work independently on programming and configuring Direct Digital Control systems across multiple states.

Your role requires a strong proficiency in Niagara N4 Framework, excellent communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot HVAC controls effectively. Competitive benefits and a commitment to employee support are included.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Niagara N4 Framework or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interactive and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide services related to building automation hardware and software.
• Program, configure, and test Direct Digital Control systems.
• Monitor HVAC and controls through EMCS and EBCS systems.

Skills

Niagara N4 Framework

Programming skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Five years experience in Tridium

Knowledge of DDC Control Theory

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Niagara Workbench

Job description

The Building Controls Technician will provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems. The senior control technician will be assigned to the North Little Rock Arkansas office, but the primary work responsibility will involve working within the 7 State area of the 63d Readiness Division, California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Responsibilities / Duties

Existing EBCS JACEs

• Update/make corrections to existing JACEs so they are fully compliant with current EBCS standards.
• Correct abnormalities.
• Once corrections are made to JACE, integrate to ARIMD server using Virtuals.

Existing JACEs not on EBCS

• Update/make corrections to existing JACEs so they are fully compliant with current EBCS standards.
• Correct abnormalities.
• Once corrections are made to JACE, integrate to ARIMD server using Virtuals.

New JACE integrations – Contractor Performed

• Participate in all EBCS Stakeholders and Working Group meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors to assure successful project.
• Assist with QAQC.

New JACE integrations – 63d RD Performed

• Update/make corrections to existing JACEs so they are fully compliant with current EBCS standards.
• Correct abnormalities.
• Once corrections are made to JACE, integrate to ARIMD server using Virtual.

Retro-Cx projects

• Coordinate and communicate with contractors to assure successful project.
• Assist with QAQC of controls.

Ongoing O&M

• Monitor HVAC and controls through EMCS and EBCS systems.
• Identify HVAC/controls issues – failed sensors, overrides, functionality problems.
• Report above to RFOS for corrective measures.
• Verify corrective measures have been performed.
• Attend EBCS Summits.
• Collaborate with OCAR-ARIMD Sustainment Manager.
• Coordinate and work with 63rd Energy Manager.
• Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Ability to program projects with various levels of complexity.
• Capable of performing network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming.
• Collaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations.
• Develop and configure the sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third party systems.
• Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines.
• Provides owner training as required by the project.
• Executes system commissioning and functional testing.
• Assist in installation of control hardware.
• Startup and commission new hardware installations.
• Provide project management assistance on projects as required, interfacing directly to customers.
• Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers as needed.
• Help educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed.
• This position will require a minimum of 25% travel.

Experience & Education

• Proficient in Niagara N4 Framework. Prefer Tridium N4 and advanced certifications but may be substituted with five (5) years’ experience in Tridium.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Programming skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interactive and communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment.
• Strong knowledge of common DDC communications protocols such as but not limited to BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc.
• Proficient in Niagara Workbench.
• Operational experience at JACE and Server.
• Helpful if individual is familiar with the Army Reserve ARIMD EBCS Program.
• HVAC experience and understand operation of various system types.
• Ability to program HVAC/controls systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting system programming and ability to make repairs of the Niagara program.
• Experience in operations of the Niagara analytics program.
• Able to read and understand all EBCS Niagara design specifications.
• Ability to work with various individuals within the 63rd AOR to include RFOSs, AFOSs, Facility Coordinators, 63rd staff, and various contractors.
• Able to obtain an Army Reserve ID card.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
• 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 Off
• Holiday 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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