Controls Technician

Hoffman Mechanical Solutions - Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Charlotte, NC

About the position

The Controls Technician will handle start up and commissioning of DDC SYSTEMS by following commissioning procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Organizes commissioning of DDC projects by accepting projects from project management; analyzing commissioning workload timelines; understanding project requirements, sequence of operation, programming and system type; conferring and collaborating with other members of engineering and programming team.
• Ensures proper system operability by assisting in an onsite performance verification ('Big Picture Checkout') with the HBT engineer to verify the system is functioning as it was designed.
• Directs electrical subcontractors by prioritizing areas of completion; answering questions to assure proper installation; enforcing proper installation methods verifying proper installation.
• Maintains project documentation by updating wiring diagrams and sequence changes; maintaining current DDC program and Displays; maintaining project commissioning sheets; collaborating with Project Managers and Programmers to assure that current documentation is accurately and promptly transmitted from the field.
• Completes commissioning of DDC projects by organizing, prioritizing and scheduling start-up assignments; coordinating with programming for needed modifications and corrections for DDC and Displays; organizing turnover to Project Manager for project close-out; following up on work results.
• Communicates project information by updating Project Managers and Construction Coordinator as to construction progress; updating any project deadline information; advising as to any changes in schedule or change orders; logging daily work in a project manual or work diary.
• Achieves financial objectives by cooperating with Ops management team in reviewing monthly job labor cost reports as needed; initiating corrective actions as directed.
• Maintains industry technical knowledge by attending approved educational workshops; reviewing industry publications; reviewing Dealer Intranets; maintaining knowledge on proper electrical and mechanical installation methods; reviewing product specifications and catalogs on project material.
• Contributes to team effort by leading by example; initiating an open and positive attitude; preparing for and attending training meetings; assisting in the training of new employees; sharing technical information with associates; accomplishing related results as needed.
• Willingness and ability to travel by cooperating and understanding the importance high profile customers with locations in multiple regions and recognizes a sense of urgency with those needs.