Controls Technician

About

AIR Carolinas – A member of the AIR Control Concepts family.

Operating Company: AIR Carolinas
Job Location: Charlotte, NC
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $25-40/hour

Responsibilities

• Arrange, wire, and assemble panels according to drawings and details from the application engineer.
• Test and validate each panel in a quality control process to verify the correct operation prior to packaging and shipping.
• Compile all components for the project in preparation for shipping, validating a packing slip for each box.
• Give feedback on how to improve the panel building process.
• Keep track of the inventory quantities and report weekly to the General Manager – Controls.
• Responsible for tracking the assembly components for builds and submitting for billing purposes to the Controls Project Manager and the Application Engineer.
• Attending weekly meetings to discuss panel assembly time frames and to prioritize projects to meet customer deadlines.

Requirements

• Certificate, 2 or 4-year degree from an accredited trade school, college, or university required.
• 2+ years of HVAC Controls experience required.
• Knowledge and certifications with Tridium/Niagara, CPT, Reliable, KMC, etc. a plus.
• Configuration knowledge of AAON Controllers, etc. a plus.
• Valid in-state Driver’s License and clean driving record required. Carrier requirements are 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years driving experience. Extensive travel is required with regular overnight stays.

Competencies

• Adaptability- Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs. Able to effectively deal with change and diverse people.
• Communication- Informs orally and in writing, with clarity and good effect. Understands clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Judges what information is important and what is not, and what should be communicated, how, to whom and when.
• Job Knowledge- Includes awareness and possession or mastery of journey man level of special facts, practices, manual skills and techniques and decision-making methods.
• Active Listening- Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Curiosity- Innovative and always trying to figure out how things work. Exploring new technologies and developing their own is a central part of the job.
• Organization- Marshals resources (people, funding, material, support) effectively and efficiently. Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Arranges information and files in a useful manner.
• Strategic Thinking- Refers to the ability to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Ability to resolve common inquiries and complaints.

Experience and Requirements

• Experience with control systems or airflow control systems is preferred.

Additional Information

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well-being.
• Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education.
• Company Perks – Uniforms, vehicle and phone (as applicable), and a supportive team environment that values your expertise.
• Referral Bonus Program – Earn bonuses for referring qualified technicians who join our team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Disability Information

To comply with federal regulations, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.