HVAC Controls Technician: Building Automation Expert

PremiStar; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone seeks an HVAC Controls Technician to install, calibrate, repair, and maintain HVAC control systems, building automation, and energy management systems at customer sites in Texas. The role requires knowledge of pneumatic and electrical controls and the ability to read control drawings.

Travel is regular with potential for overnight stays; overtime may be required. Must graduate from a post-secondary HVACR program and hold a Texas operator's license.

Qualifications

• High school graduate and graduate of a post-secondary HVACR program of instruction of two or more years.
• Two or more years of HVACR experience, commercial service or installation.
• Ability to read and apply manufacturers' instructions and communicate with customers and Capstone staff.
• Physical ability to perform duties in Texas weather conditions.
• Willingness to advance HVACR skills through training and workshops.
• Current Texas operator's license and ability to operate company vehicles within 30 days.
• Ability to work under time pressure and varying schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), PowerPoint, and WordPerfect.
• Two years’ experience in HVAC control systems and/or LAN support and maintenance.
• Knowledge of MIS for HVAC contracting industry.
• Knowledge of Capstone software and controls industry software.
• Advanced experience with Internet and WAN.
• Excellent oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs direct digital control systems at customer's location.
• Understands complex HVAC sequence of operations on VAV, make-up air, RTU, hydronic, and other typical HVAC control systems.
• Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials, and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.
• Records parts, material, labor, and other cost data per assignment and returns unused resources.
• Represents Capstone by serving as a direct customer contact.
• Maintains assigned stock of inventory, company equipment, and documents all related activities.
• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.
• Responsible for testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
• Uses a variety of hand tools, interprets control drawings, plans, and specifications, to mount, assemble, test, and program a variety of control systems.
• Understands control systems involving local area networks, system integration, open technologies, software-based interfaces, HVAC controls, fire/security systems and other facility/infrastructure management systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested by customers.
• Provides training and follow-up training at customer site.
• Provides sales leads to appropriate personnel.
• Turns in all required paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
• Identifies parts to order for repairs and timeliness of need.
• Provides technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Inspects vehicles by checking vehicle condition and literature supplies.
• Maintains vehicles by keeping records of service manuals, scheduling, completed repairs and maintenance service.
• Regular travel requirements with occasional overnight stays.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

Skills

Oral communication

Reading skills

Customer communication

Education

HVACR technician program (2+ years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

WordPerfect

BACnet

Lonmark

LAN/WAN

Job description

Capstone seeks an HVAC Controls Technician to install, calibrate, repair, and maintain HVAC control systems, building automation, and energy management systems at customer sites in Texas. The role requires knowledge of pneumatic and electrical controls and the ability to read control drawings.

Travel is regular with potential for overnight stays; overtime may be required. Must graduate from a post-secondary HVACR program and hold a Texas operator's license.