Controls Technician II (Commercial)

About Us

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

The Controls Technician II will provide on-site installation assistance to complete control systems projects. Controls System Technician's responsibilities include supporting survey efforts and to install new or retrofit control systems.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide design assistance to the controls design team.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors and electrical installers as necessary.
• Ensures work performed complies with state, local, and Federal legal requirements.
• Implement building automation system programming modifications as directed by the project lead.
• Complete start-up of control systems.
• Troubleshoot control installation problems.
• Ability to provide control services or retrofits for existing systems.
• Ability modify and operate internal programs within control systems for diagnosis and support.
• Assist in completing project closeout documentations.
• Attends meetings with owners, clients, and sub-contractors. Prepares meeting notes and site observation reports.
• Participates in internal and external training programs as required by supervisor.
• Any other duties as assigned by Company Leadership.

This position is Full Time, Exempt, and reports to Business Unit Manager or Project Manager.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HVAC-R Controls experience
• Experience with JCI, Siemens, Honeywell, Trane, Tridium, Schneider, or other building automation systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Well versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience and Qualifications

• HVAC Trade School Education with understanding of HVAC principles and refrigeration cycle
• Low/High Voltage Electrical experience
• Healthcare or Higher Education project experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Work, Excel, PowerPoint.

Travel Requirements

• Travel will be required and is dependent on project location and needs.
• The travel commitment is estimated to be as high as 50% of regular work schedule per month.
• Generally, travel is during the work week and not expected over weekends.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• The work environment will be a combination of an office environment and site survey environment.
• Site surveys will include exposure to external weather, loud noises, and poorly accessible spaces.
• Ability to survey confined spaces within a facility to gather necessary information on building equipment.
• The use of ladders to survey equipment above ceiling is required periodically.

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.