Automation Specialist II

About the role

Automation and Controls Specialists are instrumental in building long-term customer relationships, solving problems, and making recommendations to improve customers' building systems. They will develop, build, test, and commission building systems such as HVAC, lighting, power, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, test, and commission building controls systems to include programming equipment, condenser water plant sequence of operations, and modifications to the graphical interface
• Participate in controls engineering review and provide input on design to identify gaps in sequence operability
• Leverage Niagara software tools such as the program service, BQL, and service suite to optimize productivity
• Perform in-depth hardware troubleshooting techniques such as accessing defective hardware CLI through a serial connection
• Perform BAS service and maintenance, including diagnosing and repairing control system malfunctions
• Respond to BAS emergencies during off hours
• Prepare documentation and reports of work status and completion
• Must complete Pathway and pass performance checkout, as well as hold role for a minimum of 12 months until you can progress to Automation Specialist 3

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with 2 or more BAS controls platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Trane, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, or Distech
• At least 1 year of experience in developing, building, testing, and commissioning complete building controls systems including the graphical interface, from the ground up
• Working knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of commercial HVAC and control equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits and systems
• High school diploma or GED
• Tridium Niagara 4 Certification

Skills

• Ability to apply automation solutions and troubleshoot complex problems on automated equipment that is new and existing
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, network, and wiring schematics, drawings, and diagrams
• Ability to manage professional email communications
• Ability to manage and maintain a calendar and task management system
• Ability to present a professional, positive, and helpful attitude, always, when interacting with customers and co-workers
• Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic and punctuality
• Must uphold company values and demand the highest level of conduct from self and others
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Willingness to market and promote McKenney's cycle of services

Preferred requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Distech GFX Certification