Building Controls Technician: Startup, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

EMCOR Group; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Services, an EMCOR Group company, is seeking control technicians to join our building automation and HVAC control team serving sites across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You will be responsible for the startup of BAS systems, programming, and commissioning to ensure precise control and reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in BAS programming and strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to read engineering drawings and diagnose control system issues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and the HVAC industry.
• Experience with programming and troubleshooting BAS control systems. Minimum 3-5 years' experience with a similar control company.
• Able to read and interpret HVAC engineering / mechanical drawings and control system wiring diagrams and sequence of operations.
• Experience working with BAS system programming software programs.
• Microsoft Office program skills
• Ability to set up IT networks as it relates to BAS control system
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job site locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and develop good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Be adaptive and flexible with changing work schedules, and be available for weekend and On-Call for several weeks throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Startup of BAS control systems at sites in MA and RI, ensuring proper controller addressing and communications.
• Program and modify field control software using Metasys tools and download into field controllers.
• Complete Point-to-Point checkout of sensors and actuators to verify wiring integrity.
• Troubleshoot hardware, low voltage wiring and communications issues during startup.
• Test and validate HVAC sequences to meet design specifications.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents and TAB contractors to ensure system operation.
• Close out punch lists with engineers/contractors for project turnover.
• Provide daily progress updates to the EMC Services Project Manager/Engineer.
• Maintain project documentation including commissioning paperwork and field changes.
• Communicate with other trades for smooth installation and site coordination.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers such as end users and contractors.
• Adhere to safety requirements.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

BAS programming

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

MS Office

IT networking

Driver's license

Customer relations

Communication

Tools

Metasys software (CCT/SCT)

Job description

EMC Services, an EMCOR Group company, is seeking control technicians to join our building automation and HVAC control team serving sites across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You will be responsible for the startup of BAS systems, programming, and commissioning to ensure precise control and reliable operation.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in BAS programming and strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to read engineering drawings and diagnose control system issues.