Automation Technician II

PURPOSE

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

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Start-up of Microprocessor based control components including DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components
• Point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication and power
• Maintain and grow the “Customer for Life” concept for existing and new customers
• Perform BACnet networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses and instance numbers
• Create and troubleshoot BACnet and Modbus networks
• Identify and troubleshoot HVAC and Electrical 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
• Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs
• Ability to interpret HVAC Sequence Of Operations (SOO) and apply to DDC program logic
• Mentor, training, and oversee Automation Technician I
• Lead small to medium size projects unsupervised

Minimum Education & Experience Required To Perform Essential Functions

• 3-5 years of Automation related field experience
• Associates 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
• Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication formats and hardware configurations
• 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
• Able to effectively prioritize and balance the “big picture” and immediate responsibilities
• Able to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others
• Able to communicate and work well with others specifically but not limited to our electrical team members and project management staff at all levels
• Able to effectively train, mentor, and delegate work tasks to lower-level Automation Technicians
• Able to 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