BAS Startup Technician

HTS Engineering Ltd.•Williston, VT

About The Position

Control Technologies, Inc. is seeking a BAS Startup Technician to support building automation projects across its service region. The role involves startup, operational checkout, and calibration of supplied controllers, applications, and hardware; reading project documentation and mechanical blueprints; and, at higher levels, functionally testing software applications, supporting system integrations and BAS global logic, and developing site-specific graphical user interfaces. The position may include mentoring lower-level team members. The technician works with project managers, customers, contractors, and coworkers to support project needs, provide work-status reports, and maintain customer satisfaction. Work includes travel to job sites as dispatched and duties outside the office. The company provides a computer and communication equipment. Hours are consistent with normal working hours, with some flexible scheduling as requested by customers. The role is described at four levels with increasing technical and mentoring responsibilities. The employer emphasizes safe work practices, dependability, accuracy, teamwork, good judgment, respectful communication, and pride in work. High school diploma or GED and documented experience or training on systems and controls are required. HVAC equipment repair or maintenance experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Documented experience or training on various systems and controls.
Strong computer skills are necessary for Levels 2–4 and preferred, but not required, for Level 1.
Ability to work without constant supervision, make reliable decisions, and exercise good judgment.
Knowledge of safety procedures.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Good interpersonal skills and strong communication and organizational skills.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Dependability, consistency, accuracy, and ability to maintain good relationships with coworkers and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HVAC equipment repair or maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform operational checkout and calibration of provided controller applications and hardware.
Read project documentation and mechanical blueprints.
Perform hardware startup and checkout of provided materials on new construction projects.
At Levels 2–4, functionally test application programs and software applications.
At Levels 3–4, support system integrations with third-party hardware and bring building systems together in an organized database that meets company standards.
At Levels 3–4, support BAS global logic.
At Level 4, develop site-specific graphical user interfaces that meet customer expectations.
Assist or mentor lower-level team members at applicable levels.
Work safely and help ensure customer satisfaction.
Interact with customers and contractors as required.
Coordinate with project managers to meet project needs.
Provide assistance to others as needed and submit status reports related to project work.
Travel to job sites as dispatched and work outside the office.