Senior Building Controls Technician

The Building People; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Senior Building Controls Technician to enhance smart building infrastructure by programming and troubleshooting control systems. This full-time position involves independent work with responsibilities like system design, documentation, and training. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in control systems and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with programming and commissioning control systems.
• Knowledge of DDC Control Theory related to HVAC.
• Experience with common DDC communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer control systems based on project specifications.
• Perform network troubleshooting and database repair.
• Provide project management assistance and owner training.

Skills

Communication

Programming

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Education

Niagara N4 certification

Job description

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• Please note that this is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!
  
  

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Senior Building Controls Technician to provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents
• Ability to program projects with various levels of complexity
• Capable of performing network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming
• Collaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations
• Develop and configure the sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third party systems
• Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines
• Provides owner training as required by the project
• Executes system commissioning and functional testing
• Assist in installation of control hardware
• Startup and commission new hardware installations
• Provide project management assistance on projects as required, interfacing directly to customers
• Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers as needed
• Help educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed
• This position will require a minimum of 25% travel
  
  

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Programming skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interactive and communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools
• Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others
• Knowledge of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment
• Strong knowledge of common DDC communications protocols such as but not limited to BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc.
  
  

Required Experience/Education

• At least 3 years of experience with programming, startup and commissioning of control systems
• Niagara N4 certification
• Experience with multiple manufacturers of controls a plus
• Technical knowledge with installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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