Systems Specialist II - 100

Albireo Energy; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in executing HVAC Building Automation projects. This exciting position involves performing system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and ensuring optimal performance of HVAC systems. You'll engage directly with customers, providing training and recommendations while maintaining high levels of satisfaction. With a focus on continuous learning and technical proficiency, this role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a significant impact. If you're passionate about HVAC technology and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of electronic or digital controls systems required.
• 1-3 years experience in servicing electronic controls and HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Customer communication

Technical documentation

System diagnostics

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics or related field

Vocational School four-year program

Tools

Programming software for HVAC systems

Network controllers

Diagnostic tools

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.

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 the 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 as 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 customers upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Meets regularly with customers to become familiar with operating problems. Keeps customers 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 the 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.

Minimum 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.
• One to three 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 related to the HVAC Industry.
• Valid Driver’s license with a clean record.

Pay Rate: $29-$34/hr. DOE.

Benefits include:

• 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

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.