Controls Technician

Controls Technician - Data Centers

Position Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an External Controls Technician to work as part of the Northern Virginia . The role will give opportunity to gain many skill sets, from BMS commissioning to cutting edge water system control and new technologies. The role offers a strong grounding to progress towards Project management.

Key Responsibilities

Site commissioning of controls projects and system integration (BMS/Energy Monitoring/HVAC controls/upgrade works)

Site surveys / progress reviews

Supervise installation sub-contractors where required

Troubleshoot site issues

Liaise with Customers and Project Engineers.

Customers Training

Provide technical and engineering support where required.

Actively work with the controls team to increase efficiency and achieve prescribed targets.

Maintain a high standard of quality control

Gain valuable client relationships

Be flexible in types of work carried out.

Be prepared to work away from home when required.

Field experience with HVAC applications/cooling/heating systems – ideally in a commissioning role

Competent electrical knowledge and capable of understanding electrical drawings.

Competent in carrying out electrical modifications to HVAC systems

Logical and methodical approach to problem solving using own initiative is a must

Required Education & Qualifications

Have good written & communication skills

Team player

OSHA 10 or Higher

Can do attitude

Attention to detail

Experience with programmable controllers is desirable:

Carel 1tool software and pCO controllers

Trend SET and IQ controllers

Tridium Niagara 4 software and controllers

Siemens Controllers

Cooling systems knowledge

Capable of understanding and modifying control strategies

Awareness of BMS/DCIM and common communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, TCP/IP)

Knowledge of IT systems, servers and communication networks

Work overtime when required.