HVAC Controls Technician

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge of Mechanical Systems and Controls.
• Able to interpret controls drawings, plans and specifications.
• Able to comprehend basic HVAC concepts.
• Maintains technical knowledge through required training and consistent review of product catalogs, specifications and dealer websites.
• Designs and programs systems utilizing direct digital controls and automation systems for comfort control and energy savings.
• Configures programs, graphics and alarms for site specific control systems.
• Creates installation, submittal and as-built drawings, and assists engineering in related close-out documents.
• Assists with final validation of system operation.
• Provides project team with technical direction and assists with programming, electrical terminations, commissioning, graphic development, test and startup as required.
• Utilizes a variety of hand tools and test equipment, and maintains tools and equipment for proper functionality.
• Demonstrates ability to manage time and job needs across multiple projects.
• Serves as a direct customer contact, provides training and sustains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, communicating with staff and providing customer feedback.
• Sometimes required to work outside normal work hours/weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in control/mechanical systems are required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project and engineering drawing tools.
• Familiarity with the concepts of new construction, renovation/retrofit and service project management.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in contracting processes associated with the installation of building automation systems.
• Familiarity with the operation of energy management systems, HVAC systems and temperature controls.
• Aberton Controls and Tridium Niagara AX experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Customer service oriented, able to interact with and build a good rapport with customers.
• Able to effectively present information to customers and team members individually or in a group setting.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• This position requires working at construction sites, in mechanical/equipment rooms and possible extreme weather conditions.
• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.
• The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage); and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment varies.