Energy Management and Control Services, Inc. - Construction Technician

Energy Management and Control Services•Cranston, RI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Energy Management and Control Services, Inc. (EMC Services), an EMCOR Group company, is a building automation and HVAC controls service contractor serving sites throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Construction Technicians start up, program, test, troubleshoot, and commission building automation systems, ranging from office buildings to laboratories with complex sequences and stringent control requirements. The role involves regular interaction with customers, contractors, commissioning agents, TAB contractors, and internal project staff. Training is provided in-house, through manufacturers’ training classes, and on the job.

Requirements

Knowledge of HVAC systems and the HVAC industry.
Experience programming and troubleshooting building automation system control systems.
Three to five years of experience with a similar controls company.
Ability to read and interpret HVAC engineering and mechanical drawings, control-system wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.
Experience with BAS system programming software.
Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to set up IT networks as they relate to BAS control systems.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and develop good working relationships with internal and external customers.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedules and availability for weekend and on-call work for several weeks throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Safely power up control system panels and networks, confirm controller addressing, and verify communications to the Metasys network.
Verify that JCI Metasys controllers and third-party communications, including Modbus and BACnet IP, to boilers, chillers, and other equipment are functional and stable.
Field modify and develop HVAC control software programs using JCI Metasys tools (CCT and SCT), and download programs to field and network-level controllers.
Perform point-to-point checkout of sensors and actuators to verify installed wiring and field-device integrity.
Work with installation contractors to diagnose and resolve hardware, low-voltage wiring, and communications issues found during startup and checkout.
Test HVAC systems through their full sequences of operation to confirm programming meets requirements.
Work with commissioning agents and TAB contractors to verify HVAC operations and controls installation and sequencing against engineered design specifications.
Resolve assigned control-system punch-list items and support final system acceptance and project turnover.
Track work progress and provide daily updates to the EMC Services Project Manager or Project Engineer.
Complete commissioning paperwork, document as-built program changes and field-condition changes, and provide documents to the Project Engineer for project closeout.
Coordinate with other trades to support smooth project coordination and installation.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with end users, property managers, contractors, and other customers.
Follow company, federal, state, OSHA, and job-specific safety requirements.