Controls Technician III

Overview

The Controls Technician III will provide on-site installation to complete control systems projects. Senior Controls System Technician's responsibilities include leading survey and install efforts on new or retrofit control systems.

• Performs tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout.
• Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Ensures work performed complies with state, local and Federal legal requirements.
• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers and subcontractors.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. Communicates both technical and business-related issues with the project manager.
• Assist with the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
• Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers and System Designers. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors.
• Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Assist with the development of project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety
• Participates in internal and external training programs as required by supervisor.
• Any other duties as assigned by Company Leadership.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 8+ years of controls experience
• Experience with JCI, Siemens, Honeywell, Trane, Tridium, Schneider, or other building automation systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast paced environment.
• Well versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of scope of work when necessary.
• Understanding of HVAC principles and refrigeration cycle.

• Mechanical HVAC service experience and EPA Certification
• Healthcare or Higher Education project experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Travel will be required and is dependent on project location and needs. The travel commitment is estimated to be as high as 50% of regular work schedule per month. Generally, travel is during the work week and not expected over weekends.

• The work environment will be a combination of an office environment and site survey environment.
• Site surveys will include exposure to external weather, loud noises, and poorly accessible spaces.
• Ability to survey confined spaces within a facility to gather necessary information on building equipment.
• The use of ladders to survey equipment above ceiling is required periodically.