Senior Controls Technician (BAS)

ZipRecruiter; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join their team. This role involves providing programming and support for building automation systems, ensuring systems operate efficiently, and assisting installation personnel on-site. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HVAC and building controls, with the ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively. Join a company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the field of building technologies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of programming experience with Building Automation.
• Understanding of HVAC operations within a facility.
• N4 Certification and experience with Niagara preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls database and programming for building automation.
• Support installation personnel and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely software backups.

Skills

HVAC programming

Building Automation

Troubleshooting electronic circuitry

Communication skills

Computer operating systems

Education

High school diploma

Two year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics

Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical studies

Tools

Volt meters

Amp meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Description

About Climatec

For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions. As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation – delivering results for thousands of customers, every day. Climatec’s strategic business partners include the world’s leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.

About Bosch

The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide. Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus. Bosch’s operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources.
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of Controls projects.
• Support installation personnel on project sites.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls. Provide support to Climatec and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facility’s building engineers.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• As necessary, travel will be required to the job site to complete startup, commissioning and assistance to the onsite personnel to complete the project. This will be on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size, scope, and requirements of the project(s).

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Two year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies. An undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical related studies is excellent or comparable field experience.
• 2+ years of programming experience with Building Automation.
• An understanding of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products.
• The ability to configure and debug computer and networking problems.
• A clear ability to work with electronic equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• The ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams.
• A working understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers, multi-phase power, etc. (120VAC and greater).
• Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• An ability to understand empathetically the issues and perceptions others have and to creatively and successfully work through these issues to achieve a successful outcome and customer and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• A thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a facility if working in the controls field.
• 4+ years of programming experience with Niagara.
• N4 Certification.
• Very deep understanding of the DDC or special systems that control buildings.
• Strong awareness of Climatec culture and the culture of the industry in which we work.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.
• Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Climatec’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive on company business.
• Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Additional Information:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to creed, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, physical or mental unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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