Senior Building Controls Technician

ZipRecruiter; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Building Controls Technician to enhance smart building infrastructure. This full-time role involves programming, configuring, and testing advanced building automation systems. You will work independently, ensuring project requirements are met with precision. Collaborating with engineering teams, you'll design control systems, troubleshoot networks, and provide valuable training to junior technicians. If you excel in a dynamic environment and are passionate about innovative building technologies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in programming and commissioning control systems.
• Niagara N4 certification is required for this role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Programming skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Customer service

DDC Control Theory and Applications

DDC communications protocols

Education

3+ years of experience with control systems

Niagara N4 certification

Tools

Control systems programming tools

Basic electrical tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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-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

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.