Automation Technician II

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical start-up, checkout and programming for Building Automation and Control Systems. Maintain and grow the “Customer for Life” concept for existing and new customers. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

3-5 years of Automation related field experience
Associates in Electronic, Technology, or Automation related field or equivalent on the job experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to perform all necessary duties unsupervised
Knowledge of common Windows Office applications
Knowledge of Ethernet and serial network communication formats and hardware configurations
Understanding of basic process controls (i.e. PID control loops, motor control, commissioning of digital and analog measurement devices)
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Ability to take direction and full fill commitments
Value and support company mission and culture
Display honesty, integrity, sound reasoning, good judgment/values, and lead by example, all while maintaining strong internal and external relationships at all levels
Understanding of construction site safety and display a high awareness of your surroundings
Effectively prioritize and balance the “big picture” and immediate responsibilities
Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others
Ability to communicate and work well with others specifically but not limited to our electrical team members and project management staff at all levels
Effectively train, mentor, and delegate work tasks to lower-level Automation Technicians
Ability to effectively work with your project team members to resolve issues promptly

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or other database applications preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Start-up of Microprocessor based control components including DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, transducers, and associated components
Point-to-point checkout of wiring and components for proper grounding, polarity, communication and power
Set up and calibration of input and output devices such as temperature sensors, pressure transducers, etc.
Uploading, downloading, and modification of control software and programs
Perform BACnet networking functions such as setting up IP addresses, subnet masks, MAC addresses and instance numbers
Create and troubleshoot BACnet and Modbus networks
Identify and troubleshoot HVAC and Electrical systems
Map control points into supervisory controller and add alarms and history extensions to supervisory controller points
Map control points into graphical front end and link points to graphics
Create Automation System graphics and dashboards
Understand construction schedules and manage QA/QC checklists and commissioning logs
Ability to interpret HVAC Sequence Of Operations (SOO) and apply to DDC program logic
Mentor, training, and oversee Automation Technician I
Lead small to medium size projects unsupervised