BAS Controls Technician & Sr Controls Tech

BAS Controls Technician & Sr Controls Tech

Location(s): Austin - San Antonio - Houston - Dallas

Direct Hire Perm

Interview Process: 2-4 Int + Tech Screen

Notes:

• San Antonio and Dallas require Niagara 4 Certification and 5 years of experience.

• Austin only requires 5 years of experience.

• Houston doesn't require anything. Just need relevant commercial experience.

BAS Controls Technician - Job Description:

BAS Installation Technician will work as part of a team which will be responsible for the installation, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning and servicing of DDC building automation systems. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers, mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and fellow employees. He or she will independently perform required duties located in an office environment or on a construction jobsite.

Job Duties:

• Diagnose and repair complex direct digital control system malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of mechanical systems and electronic theory as well as the ability to create and modify program algorithms for multiple systems.

• Communicate with all levels of contracting chain to declare installation schedule, milestone updates, job progress, commissioning, and closeout/acceptance plan.

• Track and forecast labor and material spent on projects assigned and adhere to estimates.

• Manage various suppliers and subcontractors during the construction phase of the project to ensure their adherence to the job schedule.

• Identify potential field changes, communicate changes to customer and project manager, and assist in cost estimates for change orders. Generate and submit extra work orders for non-contracted work done.

• Create control algorithms, download source code to controllers, manage system databases, and implement an animated front-end graphical user interface.

• Analyze problems and resolve issues to ensure the complete system functions properly.

• Perform service repairs, adjustments and calibration on building systems.

• Coordinate and perform customer training and ensure timely completion of project closeout documents

• Provide technical support and direction to end-users and employees when applicable.

• Adhere to Client Code of Ethics, obey all laws and regulations, and carry out all duties in a moral and virtuous manner.

Qualifications:

• Vocational School four-year program or an Associate degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field or equivalent military occupational specialty plus two years of industry experience or five years of experience in servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems in the HVAC industry.

• Some flexibility to work overtime/weekends.

• Proficient in reading wiring diagrams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• General understanding of IP networks.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Must be familiar with various hand and power tools.

• Min. Yrs. Experience: 2 year of experience with Lonworks and/or BACnet Control Systems, TRIDIUM and NIAGARA 4 experience preferred

• Education: High School Diploma with honourable US Military service and/or Trade School

• Certificates/License Required: Valid driver s license with clean driving history.

• Certificates Preferred: Niagara Tridium, familiar with Siemens Talon, and/or Distech Controls.

Sr Controls Tech - Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Field Technician that has at least 5 years’ experience or more with Siemens Desigo and/or Distech Controls or at a minimum Tridium/Niagara. We will not consider any candidates that don’t have extensive knowledge of one of these three systems. He will need to be able to setup projects from the ground up and assist with start-up of complex system to include Air and Water systems. Needs to be able to write programs, understand control wiring, database creation, system graphics and would need a strong mechanical understanding. PLC, Manufacturing, Process controls experience is not applicable to this senior BAS position.

Job Duties:

• Will be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of a complete building control systems to meet the intent of the project documents or owner. Will develop complex systems programs, commissioning tests, and troubleshoot to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Must be able to provide detailed reports and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, engineers, and other technicians.

• Designs and configures technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Able to create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and control schematics as required.

• Create and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.

• Coordinates the creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.

• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.

• Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure operation.

• Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings, software and change orders.

• Keeps Project Manager and contractors or customer informed of job progress and issues during the commissioning of the systems.

• Performs project training for owner and operators on the building control system.

• Continued training to maintain a high level of Tridium knowledge

• Continued training to maintain a high level of Siemens and Distech control systems

• N4 Certification required

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, L/S Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, and paid vacation and holidays.

Our Client holds its employees in high regard and has proven to provide them job security, on-the-job-training, continuing education and promotes cross training. The result is an employee who has mutual respect for the work of their peers and are challenged to try new skills and expand their qualifications. Our Client will provide you with more than a job, the opportunity for a great career

If you possess these qualifications and are excited about the prospect of contributing to dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.