Sr. Controls Technician

JOB PURPOSE: The Sr. Controls Technician is responsible for the start-up and commissioning of PLC and DDC based controls systems by following commissioning procedures and guidelines.

Sr. Controls Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• ORGANIZES COMMISSIONING OF DDC and or PLC based PROJECTS by:

• Accepting projects from project management

• Analyzing commissioning workload timelines

• Understanding project requirements, sequence of operation, programming, and system type

• Conferring and collaborating with other members of the engineering and programming team

• ENSURES PROPER SYSTEM OPERABILITY by:

• Assisting in an onsite performance verification ("Big Picture Checkout") with the HBT engineer to verify the system is functioning as it was designed

• DIRECTS ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTORS by:

• Prioritizing areas of completion

• Answering questions to assure proper installation

• Enforcing proper installation methods verifying proper installation

• MAINTAINS PROJECT DOCUMENTATION by:

• Updating wiring diagrams, sequence changes, and check-out documentation

• Maintaining current program and graphical displays

• Maintaining project commissioning sheets

• Collaborating with Project Managers and Programmers to assure that current documentation is accurately and promptly transmitted from the field

• COMPLETES COMMISSIONING OF DDC and or PLC based PROJECTS by:

• Organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling start-up activities

• Coordinating with programming for needed modifications and corrections for programming and Displays

• Organizing turnover to Project Manager for project close-out

• Following up on work results

• COMMUNICATES PROJECT INFORMATION by:

• Updating Project Managers and Construction Coordinator as to construction progress

• Updating any project deadline information

• Advising as to any changes in schedule or change orders

• Logging daily work in a project manual or work diary

• ACHIEVES FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES by:

• Cooperating with the Ops management team in reviewing monthly job labor cost reports as needed

• Initiating corrective actions as directed

• MAINTAINS INDUSTRY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE by:

• Attending approved educational workshops

• Reviewing industry publications

• Reviewing Dealer Intranets

• Maintaining knowledge of proper electrical and mechanical installation methods

• Reviewing product specifications and catalogs on project material

• CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT by:

• Leading by example

• Initiating an open and positive attitude

• Preparing for and attending training meetings

• Assisting in the training of new employees

• Sharing technical information with associates

• Accomplishing related results as needed

• WILLINGNESS AND ABILITY TO TRAVEL by:

• Cooperating and understanding the importance of high-profile customers with locations in multiple regions

• Recognizing a sense of urgency with those needs

Sr. Controls Technician Requirements:

• 5+ years of controls experience
• 5+ years of BACnet controls experience
• Proficient with Alerton, Distech, Delta, Niagara, or Tridium programming

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of HVAC Control Theory & Applications
• Proficient with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal
• Inductive Automation Ignition Core or Gold certification
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Computer hardware and software skills including:
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Strong communication and interactive skills
• Technical Military training

No Phone Calls or Drop-Ins Please.

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