Controls Technician II

CGP Data Center and Cloud Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CGP Data Center and Cloud Solutions is seeking a Controls Technician II to monitor and service building automation systems in a Houston data center. You will troubleshoot advanced control systems, work with HVAC and electrical equipment, and support integration and commissioning phases.

This role requires five years of experience in control systems or BAS/BMS in data centers or equivalent settings, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Travel up to ~25% may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience performing Control System / Building Automation service and repair in a data center, heavy industrial, or pharmaceutical/biomedical environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure including related HVAC and electrical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting Control Systems, BAS/BMS systems including but not limited to (Automated Logic, Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom, etc.)
• Possess knowledge of Building Systems sequence of operations
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing process mechanical systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems at an advanced level.
• Troubleshoot HVAC equipment across mission critical facilities.
• Install, configure, test and maintain application software and system tools.
• Collaborate with other technicians, mechanics or subcontractors to perform facility maintenance and repairs.
• Provide instruction, mentorship and training to less skilled technicians.
• Oversee and monitor site infrastructure to ensure operational integrity.
• Participate in test and commissioning phases of construction for programming validation.
• Perform data integration of equipment utilizing BACnet, Modbus, etc.
• Communicate with remote and local supporting personnel via email and telephone.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Follow safety guidelines and lockout/tag-out procedures.
• Operate tools and diagnostic hardware as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Honeywell

Schneider Electric

Siemens

Job description

Careers in End-to-End
Data Center Services

The People

Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, we’ve assembled some of the most experienced leadership in the industry to guide our teams of highly-capable technicians, partners and subcontractors. With the right practical knowledge, training and clearances, our people have the skills and expertise to take on any job and work within any environment.

The Work

From new builds and whitespace fit-outs to professional and technical services, CPG offers a diverse range of career opportunities across our lines of business. Matching the pace of our customers and the industry at large, we’re one of the fastest-growing data center service providers in the country.

The Impact

For over 20 years, CPG has been at the vanguard of the data center industry’s transformation, empowering organizations to store and deliver an unprecedented volume of data and applications to increasingly dispersed end-users. Today, CPG’s expertise extends far beyond simple construction or any one line of service – driven by the employees that make us a true partner to Fortune 500 companies, enterprise cloud providers and colocation data centers.

The
Benefits

Competitive compensation with generous health and wellness options, retirement and paid time off

Growth opportunities across our lines of business

On-the-job training and professional development

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:1381

# of Openings:2

CONTROLS TECHNICIAN II

Location: Houston, TX

Position Summary

Controls Technicians monitor the control systems of automated equipment. They use software to verify that the controls are within certain parameters and work to quickly troubleshoot problems when they arise to avoid or minimize interruptions to production. The Controls Technicians II works under general supervision, independently performing the essential functions at an advanced level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing all aspects of the building automation systems.
• Must have the ability to maintain, improve, and participate in troubleshooting HVAC equipment serving throughout mission critical facilities.
• Install, configure, test and maintain application software and system management tools
• Oversight and hands‑on troubleshooting experience with electrical and mechanical systems are desired, across the spectrum of technologies that support continuous operations.
• Basic writing and verbal skills are required. Effectively communicate with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements and solve complex facility system problems.
• An understanding or ability to quickly learn electrical and mechanical systems along with prior experience with facilities system troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• This position may collaborate with other specialized technicians, mechanics or subcontractors to perform facility-related maintenance and repairs.
• Provides instruction, mentors and trains less skilled technicians as needed.
• Mechanical and Electrical systems oversight, oversee and monitor all components of the site infrastructure to ensure operational integrity.
• Participate in test & commissioning phases of construction for validation of programming
• Perform data integration of equipment utilizing various field protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
• Monitor’s suppliers and third‑party vendors as required
• Communicate with remote and local supporting personnel via email and telephone
• Demonstrates attention to detail, good comprehensive and analytical skills, and excellent organizational skills.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag‑out procedures.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Travel

Position requiresmay require around 25% out of town travel.

Citizenship

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Five years of experience performing Control System / Building Automation/Management System service and repair in a data center, heavy industrial, or pharmaceutical/biomedical environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure including related HVAC and electrical equipment.
• Preferred experience with Tridium Niagara (AX/N4) or other systems such as ALC, Honeywell, Schneider Electric and Siemens and associated instrumentation.
• Experience troubleshooting Control Systems, BAS/BMS systems including but not limited to (Automated Logic, Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom, etc.)
• Possess knowledge of Building Systems sequence of operations
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing process mechanical systems

Computer Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and software

Certificates and Licenses:

• No certificates or licenses required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities

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 sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Learn more about CPG by checking out our website here

CPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.

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