Automation Engineer

PURPOSE

Provide technical start-up, checkout and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new customers.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, and purchasers and other internal staff
• Start-up of Microprocessor based control components including PLC and DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs
• Able to interpret Sequence of Operations (SOO) and apply to program logic
• Able to read and write code ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
• Mentor, training, and oversee Automation Technician I and II's
• Able to lead medium to large size projects
• Point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication and power
• Set up and calibration of input and output devices such as temperature sensors, pressure transducers, etc.
• Uploading, downloading, and modification of control software and programs
• Perform networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses and instance numbers
• Create and troubleshoot automation networks and communication protocols
• Identify and troubleshoot complex Automation HVAC and Electrical systems including but not limited to psychometrics, refrigeration, building pressure controls, life safety systems, EPMS, process controls, steam heating, humidification and de-humidification, and central heating and cooling systems
• Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points
• Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics
• Create Automation System graphics and dashboards

Minimum Education & Experience Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Four (4) to Seven (7) years of Automation related field experience
• Associate degree in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license

Mental And Physical Competencies Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Ability to perform all necessary duties unsupervised
• Knowledge of common Windows Office applications
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required
• Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Ability to take direction and full fill commitments
• Value and support company mission and culture
• Display honesty, integrity, sound reasoning, good judgment/values, and lead by example, all while maintaining strong internal and external relationships at all levels
• Understanding of construction site safety and display a high awareness of your surroundings
• Effectively prioritize and balance the “big picture” and immediate responsibilities
• Effectively train, mentor, and delegate work tasks to lower-level Automation Technicians
• Effectively work with your project team members to resolve issues promptly

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• At any given time, may be exposed to: Typical construction site and/or industrial site risks and environment