DDC Controls Technician

The DDC Controls Technician operates, monitors, programs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs Direct Digital Control (DDC) and related facility control systems supporting the Panama City BOS contract. The position requires programmer-level working knowledge of DDC controls used with HVAC and boiler systems and is responsible for maintaining reliable system operation, minimizing breakdowns, supporting preventive maintenance, and preserving equipment useful life. The technician performs work on Government Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS) and may require authorized access to Government IT and operational technology systems, including NAVFAC MAXIMO.

• Operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair DDC systems, controllers, field devices, communications, panels, sensors, actuators, meters, interfaces, and associated HVAC and boiler control components.
• Use programmer-level knowledge to review control sequences, points, alarms, schedules, setpoints, trends, graphics, and operating logic; make authorized adjustments and programming changes required to restore or improve proper operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with GCR's incorporated PM program, approved work schedules, manufacturer-recommended procedures, and OEM standards.
• Complete repairs within the applicable PM repair limit before closing the PM. Promptly identify and document repairs exceeding the PM limit for management notification and timely submission to the Contracting Officer.
• Monitor system performance and investigate alarms, communication failures, control instability, sensor errors, abnormal equipment operation, and occupant comfort complaints.
• Coordinate controls work with HVAC mechanics, electricians, boiler personnel, facility management, project supervision, quality control, safety, and Government representatives.
• Provide accurate monthly DDC system status updates, including deficiencies, repairs, unresolved conditions, recommended corrective actions, and material or specialty support needs.
• Create and maintain complete work documentation in the required maintenance management system, including labor, asset, location, problem, cause, remedy, parts, readings, and completion information.
• Update asset records when DDC equipment or related components are repaired, replaced, installed, modified, or otherwise affected, as required by contract procedures.
• Respond to service orders, equipment outages, urgent conditions, and assigned troubleshooting requests within contract and site response requirements.
• Protect system availability and cybersecurity by using only approved accounts, devices, media, software, connections, and access methods; immediately report suspected cybersecurity or unauthorized-access concerns.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, ladder and fall protection, PPE, confined-space, and other applicable safety requirements. Prepare or support AHAs and pre-task planning when required.
• Maintain tools, test instruments, programming devices, technical manuals, backups, passwords/access materials, and Government or company property in a secure and serviceable condition.
• Perform other controls, HVAC support, recurring work, and non-recurring work within classification, training, authorization, and contract requirements.

The technician will work across the DDC inventory identified in contract Attachment J
- The current inventory includes a mixed legacy and modern controls environment, including:

• Siemens controllers and components, including PXC
  00-E96.A and PXA-SB115V192VA
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• BBC / Barber-Colman platforms, including Network 8000 and 1/A Series.
• Invensys / Siebe controls, including GCM-84121-S-0-1 and MZ2A-105-0-1-1.
• Trane controls, including Tracer MP 580/581 and controls associated with AHUs, VAVs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, hot-water systems, and room-temperature points.
• NCSS Network 8000 and other installed DDC equipment identified by facility and MAXIMO asset number.

Note: The inventory may change through replacement, modernization, asset correction, or contract modification. The employee must be able to learn and support additional compatible control platforms.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience installing, operating, programming, troubleshooting, maintaining, or repairing commercial or institutional DDC/building automation systems. Equivalent military or technical training may be considered.
• Demonstrated…