HVAC Building Controls Technician: DDC Calibration & Startup

Energy Jobline ZR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, has a full-time Control Technician position to support retro-commissioning and calibration of existing DDC HVAC control systems. You will work with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements and assist in calibration, point-to-point checks, programming, and testing.

This role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience with control systems, familiarity with Niagara 4, and strong communication skills. Travel about 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with programming, startup and/or commissioning of control systems.
• Niagara Ax or Niagara 4 certification is a plus but not required.
• Understanding of installation of controls equipment and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project documentation and redlines.
• Complete sensor calibrations on HVAC control systems.
• Tune PID loops for equipment programs to optimize operation.
• Assist with subcontractors, especially test and balance.
• Assist engineering of control system hardware and software per plans.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Niagara 4

Analytical skills

Electronics knowledge

Test equipment use

Customer service

DDC theory

Education

1 year experience with control systems

Tools

Niagara 4 Workbench

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a full-time Control Technician position to support retro-commissioning and calibration of existing DDC HVAC control systems. You will work with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements and assist in calibration, point-to-point checks, programming, and testing.

This role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience with control systems, familiarity with Niagara 4, and strong communication skills. Travel about 25% is expected.