Senior Building Controls Technician

The Building People; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Senior Building Controls Technician to design, program, test, and commission DDC building automation systems for smart buildings in Dallas and surrounding areas. The position requires up to 25% travel and works with limited supervision on expanding, upgrading or replacing control hardware and software.

Experience with BACnet, LON, Modbus, and other protocols; Niagara N4 certification; 3+ years of programming, startup and commissioning; strong communication and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans and documents.
• Program projects with various levels of complexity and perform network/database troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering on configuration, graphics, and sequences of operations.
• Develop and configure sequences, graphics, databases, networks, and third-party integrations.
• Maintain project documentation and provide owner training as required.
• Execute system commissioning and functional testing; assist in installation of control hardware.
• Startup and commission new hardware installations; provide project management assistance as needed.
• Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers; educate lower-level technicians as needed.

Skills

Programming

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

HVAC controls

DDC knowledge

BACnet

Team collaboration

Education

Niagara N4 certification

Tools

Control systems equipment

DDC programming tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

* 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-timeSenior Building Controls Technicianto 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.