Building Controls Technician

The Building People; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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 and Short-Term</n

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Control Technician to support retro commissioning and calibration of existing control systems. You will partner with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements and assist in calibration, point-to-point checks, programming, and testing of DDC systems.

You will perform sensor calibrations, PID loop tuning, and contribute to the engineering of control hardware/software.

Qualifications

• 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 sensors.

Responsibilities

• 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 operation.
• Assist with sub-contractors, especially test and balance teams.
• Assist engineering of control system hardware/software from project plans.
• Implement programming, graphics, and sequences of operations for DDC systems.

Skills

Niagara 4 workbench

Calibrations & test equipment

Sensor calibration

DDC control theory

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HVAC controls

Team collaboration

Tools

Niagara 4

Test equipment

Microsoft Office

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.

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 skills
• Experience 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
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• 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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