HVAC Controls Technician

What You'll Do

• Perform hands-on installation and programming of HVAC control systems, including thermostats, sensors, actuators, and controllers, according to project specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct thorough system testing and commissioning to ensure proper functionality, performance, and compliance with design requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and discrepancies during the installation and commissioning phases, utilizing your expertise and problem-solving skills.
• Ensure that all work is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including installation records, as-built drawings, programming files, and commissioning reports.
• Provide service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facility's building engineers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of commercial HVAC controls.
• Diagnose causes of breakdowns, test parts with appropriate instruments, disassemble and assemble parts, and make necessary repairs to equipment and associated components.
• Cook up and perform customer training and ensure timely completion of project closeout documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• A high school diploma or state-recognized GED; Mechanical, electrical, or related technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with temperature control systems, HVAC systems, DDC controls, HVAC electronics, running conduit, and terminating wiring.
• 2+ years of experience installing and/or servicing electronic controls, HVAC, or other mechanical equipment.
• A thorough understanding of testing, validation and troubleshooting of large and complex controls systems.
• A thorough understanding of mechanical systems, equipment, and common controls sequences along with fundamental control theory and logic.
• Programming, hardware, and troubleshooting expertise with one or more Building Automation System platforms (Tridium, Siemens, Trane, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, etc.).
• Excellent critical thinking skills, self-motivation, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Prowess in analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, manuals, electrical diagrams, and control sequences.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate clearly with customers, mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and fellow employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

• This position requires consistent physical work at customer locations, spending much of your time on your feet.
• Continually enforce safety to the highest standards and maintain security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.
• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to satisfy requirements imposed by specific projects, customers, or company needs.
• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.