Systems Specialist II

Albireo Energy, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Job summary

Albireo Energy, LLC is seeking a System Specialist to perform startup, commissioning, troubleshooting and servicing of HVAC Building Automation systems. The role involves on-site customer interaction, training customers on control systems, and coordinating with service managers and subcontractors.

A four-year vocational program or an associate degree in electronics or related field is preferred, with 3–5 years of experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in servicing electronic controls and HVAC equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• Vocational or associate degree in related field and hands-on control systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup, testing, diagnostics and commissioning from controllers to end devices.
• Provide preventive maintenance and system diagnostics for BAS.
• Troubleshoot and repair control components and systems.
• Coordinate work across multiple job sites.
• Train customers in control systems operations.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Customer interface

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Vocational school four-year program

Tools

HVAC programming software

Job description

Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning and general servicing of systems. Performs point to point check out to verify that controls systems have been installed properly. Completes assigned system commissioning and performs device verification. Troubleshoots and resolves HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems. Properly completes required project documentation. Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. Properly completes required project and service documentation.

A key member of the Albireo team, the System Specialist will be responsible for providing the execution for HVAC Building Automation projects, to include:

• Performs start up, checking, testing, system diagnostics and commissioning from system-level controllers to end devices for small to medium sized new or retrofit projects.
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance service activities to ensure optimal performance of system.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair and/or replace control components and controls systems. Also, the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, HVAC and electrical issues related to the BAS Control system operation.
• Understanding complex control systems including diagnosing and troubleshooting networking and integration.
• Ability to write, create, load, test and commission programming software and graphics utilizing various programming languages and software.
• Performs and executes assigned work efficiently and professionally.
• Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Meets regularly with customer to become familiar with operating problems. Keeps customer informed on the nature of service provided, outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and or replacement. Promotes the sale of add-on work.
• Trains the customer in control systems operations including obtaining customer training form, providing training certificates.
• Completes, compiles and submits job documentation such as commissioning documentation, punch lists, etc. Marks up controls submittals to capture field changes and discrepancies for engineering to create As-Builts.
• Interfaces with service manager, service project manager or subcontractors on projects to coordinate activities as required in an ethical and professional manner. Reports problems or changes to management immediately.
• Assists sales by providing technical recommendations for sales leads and proposals for retrofits, upgrades and or enhancements to existing equipment. May assist with job layout.
• Conducts extensive self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company’s product lines. Completes certifications as required by the company.
• Ability to load and update software on network controllers, field controllers, computers and servers.
• Completes and submits timely electronic documentation including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Requires extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems.
• Vocational School four-year program graduate or an Associate’s degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field.
• Degree may be offset by two years of experience in servicing electronic and or mechanical systems.
• Three to five years of increasingly responsible experience in servicing electronic controls and HVAC equipment. Ability to coordinate the work of others on multiple job sites.
• Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.
• Must have experience in writing as well as demonstrated understanding of computer programs and software applications as related to the HVAC Industry.
• Valid Driver’s license with a clean record.

Pay Rate: $40-$50/hr. DOE.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Pre-Employment Requirements:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions where driving is an essential function will also require a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.