Controls Technician III

Position Summary

Controls Technicians monitor the control systems of automated equipment. They use software to verify that the controls are within certain parameters and work to quickly troubleshoot problems when they arise to avoid or minimize interruptions to production. The Controls Technicians II works under general supervision, independently performing the essential functions at an advanced level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing an advanced level of expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing all aspects of the building automation systems.
• Must have the ability to maintain, improve, and participate in troubleshooting HVAC equipment serving throughout mission critical facilities.
• Install, configure, test and maintain application software and system management tools.
• Oversight and hands-on troubleshooting experience with electrical and mechanical systems are desired, across the spectrum of technologies that support continuous operations.
• Effectively communicate with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements and solve complex facility system problems.
• This position may collaborate with other specialized technicians, mechanics or subcontractors to perform facility-related maintenance and repairs.
• Provides instruction, mentors and trains less skilled technicians as needed.
• Mechanical and Electrical systems oversight, oversee and monitor all components of the site infrastructure to ensure operational integrity.
• Participate in test & commissioning phases of construction for validation of programming.
• Perform data integration of equipment utilizing various field protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.).
• Monitor's suppliers and third-party vendors as required.
• Communicate with remote and local supporting personnel via email and telephone.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, good comprehensive and analytical skills, and excellent organizational skills.
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tag-out procedures.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Eight years of experience performing Control System / Building Automation/Management System service and repair in a data center, heavy industrial, or pharmaceutical/biomedical environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure including related HVAC and electrical equipment.
• Preferred experience with Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell, Tridium Niagara (AX/N4) or other systems such as ALC, Honeywell, Schneider Electric and Siemens and associated instrumentation.
• Experience troubleshooting Control Systems, BAS/BMS systems including but not limited to (Automated Logic, Honeywell, Siemens, Edstrom, etc.).
• Possess knowledge of Building Systems sequence of operations.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing process mechanical systems.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and software.
• Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
• Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
• US Citizenship required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project.
• Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.
• Assists senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendors.
• Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff.
• Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Travel

Position requires may require around 25% out of town travel.

Benefits

• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)