Building Controls Technician

The Building People • Boston, MA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Control Technician to provide services related to the retro commissioning and calibration of existing control systems. The position will work with project managers and subcontractors to meet project requirements. The control technician will be responsible for assisting in calibration, point to point check out, programming, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems as directed. This position will require a minimum of 25% travel.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous experience with Niagara 4 workbench software
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Thorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools, including test equipment to aid in calibration of sensors
• Excellent customer service and ability to work well with others
• Basic understanding of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment
• At least 1 year of experience with programming, startup and/or commissioning of control systems

Nice To Haves

• Niagara Ax or N4 certification a plus but not required
• Understanding of installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices/sensors

Responsibilities

• Helps to maintain accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines
• Complete sensor calibrations on HVAC control systems
• Complete PID loop tuning on equipment programs to optimize equipment operation
• Assist with project sub-contractors where needed, specifically test and balance contractors
• Assist the project team in the engineering of control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents
• Helps to implement programming, graphics, and sequences of operations for Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems.

What This Job Offers

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