Building Controls Technician in Portland

Energy Jobline ZR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, has a full-time Control Technician position to support retro-commissioning and calibration of existing DDC HVAC control systems. You will work with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements and assist in calibration, point-to-point checks, programming, and testing.

This role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience with control systems, familiarity with Niagara 4, and strong communication skills. Travel about 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with programming, startup and/or commissioning of control systems.
• Niagara Ax or Niagara 4 certification is a plus but not required.
• Understanding of installation of controls equipment and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project documentation and redlines.
• Complete sensor calibrations on HVAC control systems.
• Tune PID loops for equipment programs to optimize operation.
• Assist with subcontractors, especially test and balance.
• Assist engineering of control system hardware and software per plans.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Niagara 4

Analytical skills

Electronics knowledge

Test equipment use

Customer service

DDC theory

Education

1 year experience with control systems

Tools

Niagara 4 Workbench

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description$90,000-$110,000

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 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