Controls Specialist (In Modesto, Sacramento and Stockton Area )

L&H Airco; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401k and Roth

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

L&H Airco in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Controls System Specialist to field verify our HVAC control systems and ensure they meet design intent. You will collaborate with engineers, programmers, and installers to correct field issues and bring systems online.

The role requires at least five years in industrial/commercial HVAC building automation, experience with various controls systems, and strong verbal/written communication. On-site work and some travel to job sites are expected.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent; Networking and/or Controls Programming college courses or technical school a plus.
• At least five (5) years work experience in industrial/commercial HVAC building automation controls programming and troubleshooting.
• Previous history and proven desire to understand, troubleshoot, and work hands-on with various equipment, electronics, PC hardware, software, databases, processes, networks, and smart integrated devices.
• Working knowledge of Alerton, BlueRidge, Distech, and/or Niagara controls is a plus.
• Verbal and written communication skills; able to work effectively with the public.
• Computer skills: Windows, software installation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, general programming language, interface software and programming tools.

Responsibilities

• Make corrections to errors in the total design process and communicate and document findings.
• Collaborate with installation electricians to correct field problems and bring unified systems online.
• Gain hands-on knowledge of multiple system deployments and provide support and training for customers.
• Assist with on-site service calls and remote support as needed.
• Contribute to on-call rotation or help desk duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; Networking and/or Controls Programming college courses or technical school a plus

Tools

Windows

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

General programming language

Interface software & programming tools

Alerton controls

BlueRidge Lighting controls

Distech controls

Niagara controls

PC hardware & software

Job description

Key Requirements:

The primary purpose of the Controls System Specialist position is to field verify the desired operation of the systems we design. This design should incorporate the desires of our end Customers, Consulting Engineers, and our own Engineers, Programmers, and Graphic Artists. Through a series of end-of-process system checks, you will ensure the total package we deliver meets the design intent for installation, sequence of operations, specifications, and customer system interaction. Any knowledge of HVAC systems and low voltage controls is required.

Responsibilities:

You will make corrections to errors found in our total design process and communicate and document your findings. You will work with installation electricians to make corrections to identified field problems. You will bring the total unified systems on-line and ensure operation. The secondary purpose for this position is for you to gain the hands on working knowledge of multiple system deployments that are designed, built and project managed by others. Once you have acquired the knowledge you will provide support and training for customer’s unified systems. This field knowledge will assist you in understanding our projects and the needs of customers when you are dispatched to service calls whether via remote access or on-site. This training and your previous experiencewill also be invaluable when you are in the on-call rotation or working at the support desk.

General Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Background:

• Education and /or Experience- High School Diploma or equivalent. Networking and/or Controls Programming college courses or technical school, a plus. At least five (5) years work experience in industrial/commercial HVAC building automation controls programming and troubleshooting required. Position requires a previous history and proven desire to understand, troubleshoot, and work hands-on with various pieces of equipment, electronics, PC hardware, software, databases, processes, networks, and smart integrated devices. A working knowledge of Alerton controls, BlueRidge Lighting controls, Distech controls, and/or Niagara controls is a plus.
• Must be skilled in verbal and written communication and able to work effectively with the public.
• Computer Skills- Knowledge of Windows, software installation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, General programming language, various interface software and programming tools.
• Physical Demands- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; walk; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Drug Testing/Background Check/ DMV Check- Clean drug test at time of hire required. Live scan for background check as required by contract. Clean DMV record and proof of personal auto liability insurance.
• Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or high heat conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; electrical shock and vibration. Being physically present, at the office of the company or for on‑site service to our customers, with face‑to‑face contact is an essential function of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Supervisory Responsibilities- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Travel Required- Must be able to travel to various job sites, meet jobsite clearance requirements, and traverse locations to obtain necessary data as required per contract with the customer. Some evening, weekend, or overnight travel work may be required as job duties demand.
• Benefits Include- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, 401k and Roth, Profit Sharing, Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
• Other- Wages paid/determined according to experience.