Building Controls Technician

Job Description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Building Controls Technician who will provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems. The control technician will be assigned to buildings in Austin, TX and its neighboring suburbs.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Design and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents

Ability to program projects with various levels of complexity

Capable of performing network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming

Collaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations

Develop and configure the sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third party systems

Maintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines

Provides owner training as required by the project

Executes system commissioning and functional testing

Assist in installation of control hardware

Startup and commission new hardware installations

Provide project management assistance on projects as required, interfacing directly to customers

Supervise sub-contractors and suppliers as needed

Help educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed

*This position will require a minimum of 25% travel

Required Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Programming skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong interactive and communication skills

Strong troubleshooting skills

Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits

Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools

Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others

Knowledge of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment

Strong knowledge of common DDC communications protocols such as but not limited to BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc.

Required Experience/Education

At least 3 years of experience with programming, startup and commissioning of control systems

Niagara Ax or N4 certification a plus but not required

Experience with multiple manufacturers of controls a plus

Technical knowledge with installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices

Physical Requirements

Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.

Must be willing to work at heights.

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.

Full-time