Commissioning Automation Technician

Bronswerk Group & Affiliates•North Vancouver, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A global leader of naval, military and marine Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems & equipment, Bronswerk provides turnkey solutions for commercial and military vessels through its 12 offices worldwide. Bronswerk manages the entire process, from design to commissioning, installation and in-service support. The Commissioning Automation Technician will work closely with the Lead Commissioning Automation Technician to commission (using PLC based control and HMI), troubleshoot, repair, and program control systems for Marine HVAC for Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems installed in large marine vessels. The incumbent will play an important role as part of the Vancouver team to act as company “expert” in Electrical Systems during installation, set to work (commissioning), troubleshooting, repairing and programming control systems in vessels.

Requirements

5 years + of experience in HVAC/Controls; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School)
Industrial Electrician or other equivalent Electrical trade (or equivalent experience)
Experience with various PLC, Industrial controls systems, and HMI’s
Familiar or have a strong interest in HVAC Systems (Fans, pumps, AHU’s, Chillers & Refrigeration systems)
Excellent English oral and written communication skills
Must be willing and able to travel up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Experience in drawing panel layouts in AutoCAD Electric (or other software) – an asset
Red seal or registered apprentice - an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for end-to-end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
Performing quality checks of the control panel assemblies including point to point testing, torque checks, and cable size validation.
Provides input to the project manager on forecast of schedule for commissioning.
Red line drawings and submit to the Automation & Controls Manager
Troubleshoot PLC programming to comply with the approved control philosophy (sequence of operation).
Troubleshoot HMI pages during start-up.
Checking the calibration of system sensors and transmitters
Filling out commissioning documentation.
Works closely with other teams such as Refrigeration and/or HVAC projects teams to start-up various HVAC-R systems.
Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear, and conditions.