Automation Start-up Technician

Newcomb and Company • Greenville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are a full-service mechanical contractor providing customers in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors with innovative, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning services, automation and controls, industrial piping, new construction design and installation, and maintenance and replacement services.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, installation, and construction procedures
• Programming and troubleshooting skills with Honeywell, Tridium, JCI FX, Carrier, and Trane control systems
• Command of the technical language involved with automation and mechanical systems
• Understanding of local codes
• Even temperament and good judgement
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Understands and executes “completion”
• 1 year of technical school and 1+ years of DDC/BAS control system start-up, check-out, and service or 2+ years of DDC/BAS control system start-up, check-out, and service
• Configuration/programming and troubleshooting skills with Tridium, Honeywell, JCI FX, JCI PCT, Carrier, and Trane software
• All candidates for this position should be reasonably physically fit and capable of picking up a 50 lb. tool, piece of equipment or piece of material and moving it about either on a jobsite, at a vendor, our warehouse, etc.
• Ability to stand, bend, and kneel when needed
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working from scissor lifts at heights.
• Familiar with the safe operation of required tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform configuration, calibration, and check-out of control system and ensure specified sequence of operations is met
• Ensure that all field installed devices are addressed, communicating, and operating properly
• Conduct point to point check-out on controllers
• Complete all necessary paperwork for processing in a timely manner, including controller verification forms, work orders, and change order forms
• Accurate and timely reporting of job conditions
• Provide as-built drawings and assist in the close out process of total project while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Assist in owner training and commissioning efforts to turn over a complete system
• Communicate to team members including creation of daily log daily
• Assist other departments and trades when necessary (install controls, small duct modifications, graphics, etc.)
• Maintain assigned company vehicle
• Maintain all company supplied tools and resources
• Fosters relationships with customers and team members Maintain excellent communication between the automation department and its customers.

Benefits

• 401K with matching.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - No 90-day waiting period for active coverage
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 11 days of Paid Time Off
• Company Contribution of $500 up $1,000 into your Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability coverage. (Buy-up options available)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed