Systems Specialist II

Albireo Energy; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Albireo Energy is seeking a System Specialist to perform preventive maintenance, installation, commissioning and servicing of HVAC building automation systems on-site in Sterling, VA. The role involves startup, testing, diagnostics and proactive communication with customers to ensure satisfaction.

You will troubleshoot controls, load programming software, and coordinate with project teams to deliver retrofits and enhancements while maintaining thorough documentation and certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires 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.

Responsibilities

• Start up, testing, system diagnostics and commissioning from system-level controllers to end devices for small to medium sized projects.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair control components and related systems including mechanical, HVAC and electrical issues.
• Write, load, test and commission programming software and graphics for BAS systems.
• Coordinate with customers, report on service status, and propose system enhancements or retrofits.
• Train customers in control system operations and provide training certificates.

Skills

HVAC controls knowledge

Troubleshooting

On-site customer interface

Electrical/electronics

Networking basics

Education

Associate's degree in electronics or related field

Tools

Programming languages

Control systems 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Agency Submissions:

Albireo Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from third-party recruiting agencies. Candidate ownership will only be recognized when submitted under an active, authorized agreement and through our official Applicant Tracking System. Submissions received without a prior agreement will be considered the property of Albireo Energy.

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified 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.