HVAC Controls Technician

Allegheny Technologies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamlin Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Inc is seeking a Control System Technician to program, start up, troubleshoot, and commission BAS for commercial HVAC systems. You will support projects, maintain communication with customers, and document progress throughout installation and service phases.

The role emphasizes field work, collaboration with project managers, and delivering high-quality installations in a timely manner, with opportunity for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• HVAC controls experience required.
• 3+ years of HVAC controls experience.
• 3+ years of DDC programming experience.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara 4 and AX software preferred.
• Knowledge of control systems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Software programming and start‑up of BAS/controls.
• Troubleshooting and commissioning of building automation systems.
• Document project progress and customer training.
• Coordinate with project team to meet deadlines.
• Service calls and ongoing maintenance as needed.

Skills

HVAC controls experience

DDC programming

Tridium Niagara 4

AX software

Reading mechanical drawings

Team communication

Education

High School diploma + 2‑year technical training

Tools

Tridium Niagara 4

AX software

Job description

Full job description Hamlin Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Inc, was founded in 1964, and has become one of central Georgia's leading HVAC system and service contractors. Our industry-leading team offers full in‑house fabrication, welding, and construction of custom HVAC systems. We also house a sheet metal shop with advanced machinery and tools, as well as a service department committed to providing long‑term care and results for all your HVAC needs. We keep our team members up to date on the best standards of practice, and we strive to ensure our client's needs are met in a timely and affordable manner. Based out of our Macon, GA facility and reporting to the Controls Manager, the Control System Technician is responsible for completing tasks as assigned by his/her supervisor and the project manager responsible for associated projects. These tasks include but are not limited to programming, start‑up, troubleshooting, commissioning and servicing of Building Automation Systems (BAS) controlling and monitoring commercial building HVAC equipment. This person should also maintain open communications, deliver top quality workmanship, develop customer relationships, and complete tasks/projects timely. The Control System Technician will receive support from the General Manager, Project Manager and other office personnel. Prevailing wages paid with Federal Government project work.

Primary Job Duties

• Software programming
• Database development and backups
• Downloading programs to controllers
• Setting up BAS servers
• Equipment start‑up and check out, including tuning control loops and calibrating field devices
• Follow all standard installation procedures
• Commission building controls system to meet project design
• Ensure start‑up/commissioning forms are completed for all projects
• Complete project punch lists timely
• Coordinate and document customer training
• Mark up project drawings to document progress and changes
• Meet project deadlines
• Assist sales with estimates as needed
• Complete service calls as assigned

Expectations

• Build and manage relationships with customers and contractors
• Follow all company and customer safety guidelines
• Practice and maintain company core values: trust, honesty, integrity, and commitment
• Maintain company’s high level of quality installation and customer satisfaction
• Look for, and suggest process improvements, both for efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Deal with customer conflicts in a calm professional manner
• Communicate openly with fellow employees
• Ask for assistance when appropriate
• Maintain professional appearance
• Continue training and professional development
• Respect company and customer property

Basic Qualifications

• HVAC system experience required
• 3+ years of HVAC controls experience
• 3+ years of DDC programming experience required
• Experience with Tridium Niagara 4 and AX software is preferred
• Knowledge of control systems
• Must be able to use a laptop computer running a windows operating system
• Able to use a word processor
• Must clearly communicate in verbal and written form
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
• Ability to work on a team and communicate effectively with others
• High School diploma and two‑year technical training certificate

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, and various other plumbing equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily alone and travels to different work sites each day. May work in tight spaces, typically indoors, but may work outside in poor weather conditions. Vehicles are used as the base of operations.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so will present an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at‑will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand, or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

Job Type

Full‑time