Senior Data Center Controls & Automation Specialist

Ascent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Casual work environment

Job summary

Ascent, LLC is seeking a Data Center Technician/Controls Technician in Phoenix, AZ to support mission-critical facilities. You will test, commission, and diagnose BAS, EPMS, and DCIM systems, and lead TCP/IP network and RS-485 configurations on control devices, while ensuring project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

You will collaborate with facility technicians, building operators, vendors and project managers to meet timelines, maintain safety standards, and deliver reliable data

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Data Center Technician, Controls Technician or related experience required.
• High School Diploma required; Certification as a Controls Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Electronics Technician or similar field is preferred
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Knowledge of BACNET/LON/MODBUS protocols
• Knowledge of DDC, PLC or similar Ladder-Logic programming is preferred
• Knowledge of TCP/IP network and RS-485 network configuration
• Proficiency with basic operations of Windows 10 and standard office environment software is necessary
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook and Visio preferred
• Able to read installation drawings (Visio drawings/spreadsheets)
• Candidate must possess strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Track and record job progress and keep project personnel informed on progress
• Keep project management apprised of concerns and issues
• Complete paperwork on-time including timesheets, posting of work orders, on-site documentation, and project status reports
• Communicate with project personnel upon arrival and before leaving the worksite
• Candidate must have a disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position
• Candidate must be a self-starter and willing to learn new programs and applications
• General knowledge of safe working practices (e.g., familiar with proper tool safety, eye protection, ladder safety, etc.)
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the day
• Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Travel as required by client / project needs

Responsibilities

• Test, commission, and diagnose BAS systems, EPMS systems, including but not limited to DCIM, Electrical, HVAC and other systems
• Analyze and optimize communication issues with BMS, EPMS and DCIM systems
• Assist in the design and configuration of BAS and EPMS systems as defined by the contract documentation
• Lead configuration of TCP/IP networks and RS-485 communications on controls devices as needed
• Complete and track project documentation, build trend logs, and perform data entry
• Compile project as-builts including updated markups and closeout documentation
• Work with facility technicians and building operators to implement changes in operating data center environments
• Act as SME for client sites
• Perform work on data center sites and follow required safety measures
• Lead coordination efforts with vendors, clients, project managers, and internal and external teams
• Work according to project timelines and required processes
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

BMS knowledge

BACNET/LON/MODBUS

TCP/IP network configuration

Reading installation drawings

MS Office / Visio

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma

Controls/Instrumentation/Electronics certificate

Tools

Visio

MS Office

Windows 10

Job description

Ascent, LLC is seeking a Data Center Technician/Controls Technician in Phoenix, AZ to support mission-critical facilities. You will test, commission, and diagnose BAS, EPMS, and DCIM systems, and lead TCP/IP network and RS-485 configurations on control devices, while ensuring project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

You will collaborate with facility technicians, building operators, vendors and project managers to meet timelines, maintain safety standards, and deliver reliable data