Sr. Controls Technician

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc. seeks a Sr. Controls Technician to lead commissioning of DDC and PLC-based projects. You will coordinate with PMs and programmers, verify system operability on-site, and direct electrical subcontractors to ensure correct installations. Travel to client sites is expected.

The role emphasizes documenting changes, turnover to management, and staying current with industry practices. A strong troubleshooting mindset and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls experience.
• 5+ years of BACnet controls experience.
• Proficient with Alerton, Distech, Delta, Niagara, or Tridium programming.
• Knowledge of HVAC Control Theory & Applications.
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organizes commissioning of DDC and/or PLC-based projects by coordinating with project management and the engineering team.
• Ensures proper system operability through on-site performance verification with engineers.
• Directs electrical subcontractors and ensures proper installation methods.
• Maintains project documentation including wiring diagrams and change logs.
• Completes commissioning and coordinates turnover to project management.
• Communicates project information and schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Contributes to team effort and training of new employees.
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple regions.

Skills

HVAC control theory

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

Allen-Bradley Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Inductive Automation Ignition Core

Ignition Core or Gold

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB PURPOSE: The Sr. Controls Technician is responsible for the start-up and commissioning of PLC and DDC based controls systems by following commissioning procedures and guidelines.

Sr. Controls Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• ORGANIZES COMMISSIONING OF DDC and or PLC based PROJECTSby accepting projects from project management; analyzing commissioning workload timelines; understanding project requirements, sequence of operation, programming, and system type; conferring and collaborating with other members of the engineering and programming team.
• ENSURES PROPER SYSTEM OPERABILITYby assisting in an onsite performance verification (“Big Picture Checkout”) with the HBT engineer to verify the system is functioning as it was designed.
• DIRECTS ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTORSby prioritizing areas of completion; answering questions to assure proper installation; enforcing proper installation methods verifying proper installation.
• MAINTAINS PROJECT DOCUMENTATIONby updating wiring diagrams, sequence changes, and check-out documentation; maintaining current program and graphical displays; maintaining project commissioning sheets; collaborating with Project Managers and Programmers to assure that current documentation is accurately and promptly transmitted from the field.
• COMPLETES COMMISSIONING OF DDC and or PLC based PROJECTSby organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling start-up activities; coordinating with programming for needed modifications and corrections for programming and Displays; organizing turnover to Project Manager for project close-out; following up on work results.
• COMMUNICATES PROJECT INFORMATIONby updating Project Managers and Construction Coordinator as to construction progress; updating any project deadline information; advising as to any changes in schedule or change orders; logging daily work in a project manual or work diary.
• ACHIEVES FINANCIAL OBJECTIVESby cooperating with the Ops management team in reviewing monthly job labor cost reports as needed; initiating corrective actions as directed.
• MAINTAINS INDUSTRY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGEby attending approved educational workshops; reviewing industry publications; reviewing Dealer Intranets; maintaining knowledge of proper electrical and mechanical installation methods; reviewing product specifications and catalogs on project material.
• CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORTby leading by example; initiating an open and positive attitude; preparing for and attending training meetings; assisting in the training of new employees; sharing technical information with associates; accomplishing related results as needed.
• WILLINGNESS AND ABILITY TO TRAVELby Cooperating and understanding the importance of high-profile customers with locations in multiple regions and recognizing a sense of urgency with those needs.

Sr. Controls Technician Requirements:

• 5+ years of controls experience.
• 5+years of BACnet controls experience.
• Proficient with Alerton, Distech, Delta, Niagara, or Tridium programming.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of HVAC Control Theory &Applications
• Proficient with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal
• Inductive Automation Ignition Core or Gold certification
• Experience with electronics and basic electricalcircuits
• Strong troubleshootingskills
• Computer hardware and software skills including
• Ability to work independently andunsupervised
• Strong communication and interactiveskills
• Technical Military training

No Phone Calls or Drop-Ins Please.

EEO Employer/Vets/Disabled

Final pay is commensurate on experience.