Job Title: Senior Building Automation Technician
Job Location: Boston, Massachusetts
We are looking for a technician with 10+ years of experience in the HVAC Controls industry. Experience with softwares such as Metasys, Distech, BACnet and Niagara is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a thorough understanding of various HVAC Systems and their operating requirements, and control design.
- Understand control specifications and their cost effectiveness with regard to installation and operating costs.
- Survey existing installations in order to assist developing detailed project scopes and control specifications.
- Comprehend project scopes and control designs. Have thorough knowledge of specifications including hardware specifications, sequence of operations, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings.
- Clearly mark all revisions or updates to designs and keep project managers informed of current documents.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of building codes as they relate to mechanical construction.
- Assist project managers in preparing RFQ’s for subcontractors and in reviewing subcontractors’ quotes.
- Assist project managers in purchasing hardware and software by issuing thorough designs. Actual purchasing activities may
- Coordinate installation of controls systems per engineered drawings and specifications.
- Install controllers and all electronic sensors inclusive of thermostats, humidistats, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, pressure sensors, light sensors, current sensors, and flow sensors. Install control panels or other electronic devices inclusive of transformers, switches, relays, transducers, actuators. This does not include pneumatic controls, control valves, flow meters, thermowells, or in-line devices in piping systems.
- Install and debug programs on controllers.
- Thoroughly test and check out controls and systems as part of the commissioning process.
- Provide customer training and support after installations are complete.
- Check in with customer and advise of plan for service or preventive maintenance on electronic control system.
- Test and check controls systems. Review programs and system functionality. Calibrate electronic sensors and devices.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose controls systems. Make program adjustments, wiring changes, or repair and/or replace components as needed (not including in-line devices such as valves and dampers). Provide documentation.
- Periodically update drawings and promptly prepare As-Builts upon job completion. Document and record changes to programs and operational sequences.
- Provide construction coordinators with As-Built documents, including final sequence of operation, and maintenance information on specified hardware.
- Complete startup sheets, checklists, punch lists, and training forms.
- Perform other work tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or equivalent in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology. Experience servicing electronic and/or mechanical systems is preferred.
- Ability to program HVAC controls software applications of various languages.
- Good ability to prioritize and complete necessary administrative tasks in a fast-paced, customer service environment.
- Computer literate (including Microsoft Office Suite tools)
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen
- Ability to work in confined areas including mechanical rooms and tight spaces.
- Must work well in an individual and/or team environment.
- Must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the Boston area.
