Control Technician

Roles and Responsibilities
A Controls Technician is responsible for overseeing the installation of a specific job as well as the direct responsibility to the startup of the systems.  This includes checkout of the VAVs, Exhaust Fans, Unit Vents, AHUs, Hot Water Systems, Chiller Water Systems, and Lighting. 

You will also be responsible for learning to use Automated Logic’s WebCTRL Building Automation Systems software and applying it in the installation setting.  This includes but not limited to using trends to identify problems, modifying and updating small graphics changes, setting up a WebCTRL server, and loading programs and graphics into equipment. 

The focus of this position is on building performance including comfort and energy performance.  Although this is not an HVAC service position, field experience is an important part of this position. Training will be provided for energy performance requirements.

• Assist with installation of web-based building automation system and controls as directed by Supervisor.
• Be able to proficiently checkout VAVs, Exhaust Fans, Unit Vents, AHUs, Hot Water Systems, Chiller Water Systems, and Lighting.
• Monitor customer buildings during installation to ensure optimum performance standards are being achieved.
• Perform checkout of operation between control system and mechanical systems before startup and commissioning to ensure proper installation and programming.
• Provide service support to customers both on-site and remotely while on-call.
• Complete Check-out sheets and update As-built drawings during installation.
• Perform point to point checkout, system checkout, and any other installation duties.
• Communicate with vendors, contractors and electrical subcontractors.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Creativity
• Initiative
• Ethical Practice
• Relationship Management
• Time Management
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven/Flexibility
• Thoroughness

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a field setting, along with some time in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses industry specific tools including thermal scanners, air-balancing tools, meters, etc., and standard office equipment such as laptop computers phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will be required to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to occasionally use small hand and power tools.  Must be able to regularly climb ladders.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This position requires overtime when necessary to meet deadlines.  Occasional 2nd  and 3rd shift work and on-call.

Education and Experience

• HVAC and/or Controls service experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC/Mechanical systems.
• Ability to write, edit, and understand sequences of operations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Basic understanding of computer programming language.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Ability to pass formal background check, both BCI (Ohio) and FBI.
• Ability to prove U.S. Employment eligibility.
• Will be required to complete a personality profile.

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