Temperature Control Systems Specialist
About the role
Council Bluffs, IA Building Automation & HVAC Controls Since 1970, Rasmussen Mechanical Services has been a family-owned mechanical contractor working across the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. We've grown to over 200 people across seven locations, but we've kept the small-shop feeling that's made people stay with us for 20, 30, even 37 years. We're hiring a Controls Technician to install, commission, and service building automation and HVAC control systems for our commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
Responsibilities
- Installing and commissioning new systems
- Servicing and troubleshooting existing systems
- Writing and tuning control sequences and algorithms
- Programming and integrating thermostats, HVAC units, dampers, sensors, and other equipment into centralized systems
- Troubleshooting programming and field issues on existing systems
- Running system audits, reviewing data logs, and making adjustments to improve performance and energy efficiency
- Training facility teams on how to run and troubleshoot what we hand off
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with building automation, HVAC controls, or temperature control programming
- Hands-on experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
- Solid understanding of HVAC systems, sensor calibration, and feedback loops
- Comfortable reading and working from electrical schematics and control diagrams
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, HVAC Technology, or related field — or equivalent experience in the trade
- Working knowledge of Ladder Logic, Structured Text, or BACnet protocols
- Strong troubleshooter who works well independently and as part of a crew
- Valid driver's license; able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Qualifications
- Comfortable working in various environments (industrial, commercial, institutional)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Knowledge of standard PPE
Skills
- Niagara N4
- Certified Building Automation Specialist (CBAS)
- EPA 608
- NATE
- OSHA 10/30 certifications
- Industrial or commercial controls experience
Benefits
Industry-leading pay and benefits, paid overtime, and a culture that takes care of its people.
Pay
Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Mix of office, shop, and field work. Standard PPE required and provided where applicable.