Controls Technician III

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CPG in Houston, TX is seeking a Controls Technician III to monitor and troubleshoot building automation systems. You will install, test, and maintain software tools, collaborate with other technicians, and ensure reliability of mission-critical facilities.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in control systems and BAS/BMS, familiarity with Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell, and Tridium Niagara, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 8+ years in Control Systems/BAS/BMS in data centers or heavy industrial settings.
• Experience with data center infrastructure including HVAC and electrical equipment.
• Preferred experience with Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell, Tridium Niagara AX/N4, ALC, Honeywell, Siemens.
• Experience troubleshooting control systems and BAS/BMS platforms (Automated Logic, Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and service all aspects of building automation systems at an advanced level.
• Install, configure, test and maintain application software and system management tools.
• Collaborate with technicians and suppliers to perform facility maintenance and repairs.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide technical direction as needed.
• Ensure operational integrity of site infrastructure and participate in test/commissioning phases.

Skills

Control Systems

BAS/BMS

HVAC

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Ignition/Niagara/AX/N4

Siemens/Honeywell

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ignition

Aveva

Rockwell

Tridium Niagara AX/N4

Other BAS/SCADA systems

Job description

TITLE: CONTROLS TECHNICIAN III

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 requires may require around 25% out of town travel.

CITIZENSHIP

US Citizenship required

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Eight 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 Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell, 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

• Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
• Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Estimates
  • Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation
  • Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
  • Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
  • Assists senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendors
• Personnel Management
  • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.

Physical Demands

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.

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)

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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