System Application Technician - Automation Design

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced BMS HVAC System Applications Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design of the building management systems (BMS) and HVAC systems in commercial and industrial buildings. The technician will work closely with project managers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure that all systems are properly installed, integrated, and function as intended.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Assist Project Manager in the completion of hardware/software requirements of multiple projects.
• Coordinate installation details with field electrician to resolve field technical problems promptly to prevent construction delays and cost overruns.
• Review Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Drawings to identify Dampers, Valves, Equipment and Sensors
• Create valve and damper schedules for submission to the owners, architect, or mechanical contractor.
• Review the project specifications and Sequence of Operations
• Generation of RFI’s if required.
• Selection of sensors, control valves, dampers, air flow stations, controllers etc. and a deviation of the actual equipment and current estimated controls budget.
• Creation of the controls sequence and the point to point check out verification sheet.
• Control devices and controller wiring, terminations, interlock wiring diagrams.
• Preparation of I/O Summary
• Preparation of BMS network architecture
• Updating and creation of red line drawings and project As-built drawings
• Reduce operating costs by identifying cost-saving ideas.
• Software programming of Network and DDC level controllers
• Understanding complex control systems including diagnosing and troubleshooting networking and integration.
• Ability to read, modify, load, and functional test software, programming, and graphics utilizing various protocols.
• Other Duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of a variety of digital control systems and HVAC systems.
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic diagrams.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visio, Bluebeam Construction Software, Auto CAD, and Microsoft 365 suite.
• Familiarity with function block or script-based text programming is preferred.
• The required hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:30 PM
• On call assignments may be required.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills, Building automation systems are complex and can involve troubleshooting intricate issues that arise from the interaction of different systems. This demands strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and fix issues efficiently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• HVAC design: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person