Senior Building Controls Technician

The Building People; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities services is seeking a Senior Building Controls Technician to enhance smart building infrastructure. The role involves programming, configuring, and testing building automation systems, requiring strong analytical skills and effective communication. This mid-senior level position offers opportunities for project management and customer interaction, with a focus on system commissioning and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with programming, startup, and commissioning control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on system configuration.
• Execute system commissioning and functional testing.

Skills

Communication

Programming

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Education

Niagara N4 Certification

Job description

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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 requires working independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
2. Program projects with various levels of complexity.
3. Perform network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting, and repair programming.
4. Collaborate with the engineering team on system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations.
5. Develop and configure sequences of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third-party systems.
6. Maintain accurate project documentation and redlines.
7. Provide owner training as required.
8. Execute system commissioning and functional testing.
9. Assist in installation of control hardware.
10. Start up and commission new hardware installations.
11. Provide project management assistance and interface directly with customers.
12. Supervise subcontractors and suppliers as needed.
13. Educate lower-level technicians through on-the-job training.
14. This position requires a minimum of 25% travel.

Required Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
3. Programming skills.
4. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
5. Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits.
6. Understanding of tools and control theory related to HVAC equipment.
7. Knowledge of DDC communication protocols like BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc.
8. Strong customer service skills and ability to work well with others.

Required Experience/Education

1. At least 3 years of experience with programming, startup, and commissioning control systems.
2. Niagara N4 certification.
3. Experience with multiple control manufacturers is a plus.
4. Technical knowledge of control equipment and ancillary devices.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to climb overhead or crawl under spaces.
2. Willingness to work at heights.
3. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology.
• Industry: Facilities Services.