Field Controls Engineer

Carrier; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier seeks a skilled technician for HVAC control systems in the Town of Texas, Wisconsin. Responsibilities include commissioning Building Automation Systems and maintaining communication with customers and field teams. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of experience in DDC controls, and troubleshooting skills.

This role demands physical work, including climbing ladders and lifting equipment. The technician will ensure HVAC systems operate seamlessly, contributing to Carrier’s mission of providing sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in DDC controls related to HVAC.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Physical ability to climb and lift items up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with customers and field teams.
• Analyze and interpret test information for system problems.
• Design and install control systems including drawings and wiring.
• Commission customer Building Automation Systems.

Skills

DDC control theory

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting skills

Customer communication

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world‑class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

Job Responsibility:

• Maintains effective communications with customers and field team members to better understand and execute requirements and Project scope of work.
• Work with DDC controls to develops diverse product knowledge to perform programing, start up and check out DDC controls Systems to ensure the HVAC and other systems are working properly. Must have good diagnostic procedures.
• Analyzes and interprets test information to resolve design/system related problems.
• Work with the team to design and install Control systems, including drawings, wiring and complete set up testing and commissioning of the system.
• Start up, commission, re‑commission customer Building Automation Systems
• Provides solutions to complex systems problems either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Works with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Be able to provide turnkey project delivery on medium to large projects
• Complete all required commissioning documentation. Maintains accurate As‑Built drawing package and makes changes in EDS, Visio, Excel, and Word, as required.
• Responsible for total system operation from controllers to sensors, loading software, interfacing with third‑party systems, Setting up trends, alarms, and reports, and working with customer IT personnel, etc. Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment, such as multi‑meters, network terminals, and/ or a laptop computer.
• Performs static (stand‑alone) and dynamic (total building interactive network) commissioning of software programming.
• Responsible for setting up operator workstations with all associated software.
• Responsible for performing job database backups on a daily basis or as advised.
• Assists with project turnover to the Service Department
• Mentors and develops others on all field tools and technology. Serves as a technical resource. May assist sales in the development of cost estimates on semi‑complex projects.
• Communicates with customers upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Tracks and records job progress and keep the customer informed on progress. Reviews customers’ systems and, if needed, point out areas of improvement and scope issues to the project manager. Keeps project management apprised of customer concerns and issues.
• Maintain a daily log of all pertinent job‑related activities
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Thorough understanding of systems software
• Able to create, download, and troubleshoot complex HVAC system logic using I‑view and associated software.

• Basic Qualifications:
• High school Diploma or GED
• 2+ Years’ Experience in low voltage Controls DDC control theory or applications pertaining to the HVAC
• 2+ Years’ Experience in HVAC, or reading Multimeter, and basic control logic concept
• Valid Driver’s License
• Physical ability to climb ladders or use other lift equipment in excess of 8 feet above grade, and lifting items up to 50lbs

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Personable and be willing to work directly with the customers on site staff
• 4+ Years’ Commissioning and Re‑Commissioning
• Troubleshooting skills of DDC systems, low voltage control systems, DDC systems and computer networks Knowledge in /Control preferred Prior experience in HVAC and/or Building Automation preferred
• Knowledge in turnover of construction projects to the service department
• Ability to Track and record job progress and keep lead project personnel informed on progress
• Ability to Keep project management apprised of concerns and issues
• Ability to Complete paperwork on‑time including time sheets, expense reports, posting of work orders, on‑site documentation and project status reports
• Ability to Communicate with lead project personnel upon arrival and before leaving the work site
• Ability to travel in excess of 50% of typical work week, mostly local travel and seldom overnight hotel stays

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