Senior Automation Technician - HVAC Controls & Energy

EMCOR Group; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group in California seeks an Automation Technician III to inspect, test, adjust and repair automation devices and systems, and diagnose failures. You will mentor other technicians and take ownership of projects from commissioning through maintenance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in engineering and 8+ years in automation with control systems, and can work with HVAC controls such as JCI/Honeywell/Niagara. Travel and client interfacing required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent field experience.
• 8+ years of direct automation experience with control systems and programming.

Responsibilities

• Understand the design and intent of mechanical equipment and systems (Chiller, Boiler, Custom AHU's, Primary/Secondary pumping, Variable flow Chilled water plants, Clean Room Applications, Demand Response, and Energy solutions).
• Analyze systems and develop scope of work for controls implementation.
• Monitor, identify and diagnose potential problems using computer workstations and on-site observations.
• Interface with the installation or maintenance team members to execute installations, repairs or modifications of controlled systems and equipment.
• Give technical presentations on building automation, controls, and emerging technology.
• Able to locate defective or non-operational components in new and existing systems, using test equipment and programming knowledge.

Skills

Automation engineering

Customer communication

Programming

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

JCI/Johnson Controls

Honeywell

Niagara Framework

Job description

EMCOR Group in California seeks an Automation Technician III to inspect, test, adjust and repair automation devices and systems, and diagnose failures. You will mentor other technicians and take ownership of projects from commissioning through maintenance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in engineering and 8+ years in automation with control systems, and can work with HVAC controls such as JCI/Honeywell/Niagara. Travel and client interfacing required.