Security System Programmer

Harris; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

Harris seeks a skilled professional to lead sequence testing, point-to-point verification, and project graphics for HVAC and building systems. You will guide the team through installation processes and contribute to safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, repairs, and providing design drawings. A strong background in security systems and engineering principles is required, with emphasis on customer service and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with security systems, including components, operation and design principles.
• 5+ years of knowledge of engineering fundamentals, including physical principles, electrical circuits and electronics.
• 5+ years of experience with building construction, materials, tools, and industry processes.
• 5+ years of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• 5+ years of strong customer service experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing and authoring programming logic.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test systems to verify compliance with plans and specs or to locate malfunctions.
• Test components for proper functioning and diagnose performance of system components or assemblies.
• Create images and drawings for wiring, designs or system dashboards for HVAC design.
• Repair or service HVAC systems to improve efficiency and advise on issues.
• Record and report time, materials, faults, and other occurrences on work orders.

Skills

Security system expertise

Engineering fundamentals

Building construction experience

Technical documentation

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Programming logic

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The position primarily performs and develops sequence testing, project graphics, and point to point verification ensuring the system runs as efficiently as possible. This position has a vast amount of knowledge and experience to help guide the team to successful installation and completion. Contributes to the desired culture and safety of the organization.

Sequence Testing:

• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
• Ensure the proper installation of components.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and design to understand project scope.

Point to Point Verification:

• Test components for proper functioning.
• Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of system components, assemblies, or systems.
• Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment.
• Ensure sensor location and functionality.

Project Graphics:

• Create images for various wirings, designs, or system dashboards.
• Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings, sketches, blueprints, engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, or other related documents or graphics necessary for HVAC design.
• Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discuss need for modification.
• Design images/maps of controlled systems within a building.

Repairs/Service:

• Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
• Repair/Replace worn, damaged, or defective control components.
• Discuss heating or cooling system malfunction with user to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
• Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning or tightening terminals.
• Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.
• Provide program modification to achieve proper system operation.

Adjustments:

• Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
• Adjust equipment, such as thermostats, to ensure optimal performance

Documentation:

• Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
• Complete customer service and expense reports.
• Document operational activities.
• Compile job documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists.
• Provide sketches or make drawing modifications as needed for accurate project documentation.

Training:

• Instruct individuals on how to properly and efficiently operate tools and equipment.
• Help individuals understand how to affectively implement ideas.
• Guide individuals through the work day to assist with any needed tasks.
• Suggest new ways of doing or thinking about tasks to improve efficiency and/or quality of work.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience with security system, including system components, operation, and design principles.
• 5+ years of knowledge of engineering fundamentals, including physical principles, electrical circuits, electronics, and applicable technologies.
• 5+ years of experience with building construction, materials, tools, and industry processes.
• 5+ years of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• 5+ years of strong customer service experience.
• 5+ years of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 3+ years of experience developing and authoring programming logic.

Your life at Harris

As one of the country’s leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefit details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range:

$67,524.87 - $101,287.31

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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