Night Shift Controls Technician

Envelop Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A collective of engineering companies is seeking a Controls Technician in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and servicing lab control and air monitoring systems, with a strong focus on HVAC systems. Applicants should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include project management, maintaining documentation, and participation in safety protocols. The position requires working night shifts from 11pm to 7am.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience installing and servicing electronic controls or mechanical equipment.
• Thorough understanding of temperature controls, HVAC systems, and applications.
• Programming experience with BAS platforms like Tridium preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform job startups, checkout, and troubleshooting for new and existing systems.
• Install and wire fume hood controls as required.
• Manage projects with installation contractors ensuring job timelines are met.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electronics troubleshooting

Control devices

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical or electrical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

As part of the Envelop Group collective of companies, Controlled Environmental Systems (CES) delivers advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions for critical building environments, providing high-quality products and services across sectors such as research, healthcare, and manufacturing; specializing in critical airflow, air filtration, and HVAC systems.

The Controls Technician will be responsible for the installation, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning, and servicing of lab control and air monitoring systems while providing top-tier customer service for all internal and external customers. The Controls Technician will utilize their knowledge of HVAC systems, control devices, basic computer operations, electronics, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, direct digital controls, airflow, hydronic systems, IT networking, and building control techniques.

The hours for this role are 11pm – 7am.

Responsibilities

• Perform job startups, checkout, and troubleshooting for new and existing lab control and air monitoring systems.
• Installation, wiring, and checkout of fume hood controls.
• Perform wiring checkout and assist in system start-ups utilizing commissioning tools.
• Project management of installation contractors and the construction team to ensure that the job schedule is maintained.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including installation records, as-built drawings, programming files, and commissioning reports.
• Participate in job site meetings and final walk through on assigned jobs and complete all job closeout documentation and customer training.
• Continually enforce safety to the highest standard and maintain security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
• Complete all documentation on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as needed.
• Attend training courses for multiple manufacturers to gain knowledge and skills necessary to work on the lab control and air monitoring systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; mechanical, electrical, or related technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience installing and servicing electronic controls or mechanical equipment.
• Thorough understanding of temperature controls, HVAC systems, sequences, and applications.
• Programming, hardware, and troubleshooting experience with one or more BAS platforms; Tridium preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, self-motivation, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate clearly with customers, mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and fellow employees.
• Proven analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, manuals, electrical diagrams, and control sequences.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low-voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols, such as BACnet, N2, Modbus, etc. preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to satisfy project/customer or company needs, including being vaccinated for flu and/or Covid-19, subject to all applicable laws.
• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for employer-based sponsorship currently or in the future.

Pre-hire requirements include a drug test, a driving record, evidence of insurability and a background check.