Senior Building Controls Technician (25% Travel)

The Building People; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Senior Building Controls Technician to design, program, test, and commission building automation systems for smart building infrastructure. This role connects hardware and software across DDC systems, working largely in Washington D.C.

area projects while based at the Leesburg headquarters. You will collaborate with engineers, configure sequences of operations, and train owners, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience and extensive knowledge of HVAC control

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits.
• Knowledge of DDC Control Theory and Applications for HVAC equipment.
• Strong knowledge of DDC communications protocols such as BACnet, LON, Modbus.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans and documents.
• Program projects with various levels of complexity.
• Perform network and database troubleshooting and repair programming.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on system configuration and sequences of operations.
• Develop and configure sequences of operations, graphics, and integrations into third-party systems.
• Maintain project documentation and redlines.
• Provide owner training and system commissioning/testing.
• Assist in installation of control hardware and startup new hardware installations.
• Provide project management assistance and interface with customers.
• Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers and educate junior technicians.

Skills

Verbal & written

MS Office

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Electronics basics

DDC protocols

Customer service

Team collaboration

System testing

Job description

Senior Building Controls Technician

The Senior Building Controls Technician will 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. The senior control technician will be assigned to the Leesburg headquarters building but the primary work responsibility will involve working within buildings in Washington D.C. and its neighboring suburbs.

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
• 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
• 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.

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Background Check

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

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