Lead Building Automation Installer

Harris•Salt Lake City, UT

159d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

As the Lead Building Automation Installer, you will be responsible for planning the layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment according to job specifications and local codes. This includes connecting wires to electrical components to ensure a complete and operational system, and testing these systems for compatibility and safety. You will utilize a variety of tools and equipment, work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs, and be responsible for personal and team safety on jobs, which may include pre-task planning and toolbox talks. Additionally, you will prepare as-built documents, complete and submit labor and expense reports, and participate in operational verification of systems. You will also manage installation budgets, prepare material orders, schedule deliveries, and maintain close contact with installation personnel. Project planning involves participating in handoff meetings, coordinating resources, reviewing contract plans and specifications, and visiting job sites for information. You will also manage field labor, supply technical information, and lead, coach, mentor, and develop other installation specialists. Maintaining product knowledge, company standards, safety training, and current building codes is essential. You may also be responsible for basic program duplication, assistance, and/or commissioning of unitary control devices, and participate in startup procedures with potential minor modifications to control programs.

Requirements

5 years experience with mechanical and electrical systems
5 years with test equipment to include multi-meters and digital analyzers
Proficient in use/knowledge of Microsoft Office
Proficient knowledge of building codes

Responsibilities

Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment based on job specifications and local codes.
Connect wires to electrical components as needed for a complete and operational system.
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring or equipment using testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as ammeters.
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
Responsible for personal and team safety on jobs. May include pre-task planning and tool box talks.
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring or equipment using hand tools or power tools.
Prepare as built documents and turn them into Design team.
Complete and submit labor and expense reports and paperwork in a timely, complete and accurate manner.
Prepare completed job documentation and participate in operational verification of systems.
Participate in and may develop customer acceptance procedure plan.
Monitor, manage and anticipate project installation budgets and notify Lead Controls Installation Specialist of potential problems in advance of or as problems arise.
Submit regular labor productivity reports for each managed project.
Prepare installation material orders and submit purchase orders requests for specialized install materials such as wire, conduit, and hangers.
Visit jobsite to obtain information pertaining to material to be ordered.
Responsible for scheduling delivery of equipment and installation materials to job site.
Monitor assigned jobs for changes in materials or equipment or make change order recommendations to Design team.
Notify Lead Controls Installation Specialist of changes in material requirements.
Maintain close contact with installation personnel and respond to material contingencies as they arise.
Participate in project hand off meetings, coordinate with Lead Controls Installation Specialist to schedule installation resources and field labor necessary to meet project schedules.
Examine job contract plans and specifications, submittal documents and then review with Design team to get a complete picture of system designed.
Visit actual jobsite for information pertaining to engineering layouts.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Efficiently manage field labor that has been allocated for projects.
Supply technical information to installation personnel and Design team on equipment applications.
Responsible for maintaining employee paperwork such as time cards and expense reports and turn them in in a timely fashion.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Controls Installation Specialists I and II.
May provide or participate in customer training.
Maintain proficient product knowledge, procedures and methods, and continuously learn more advanced product applications.
Responsible for staying up to date on company installation standards, safety training and current building codes as they pertain to scope of work.
Manage own backlog to ensure timely and accurate job completion.
Keep field personnel informed of job status and elevate problems as needed.
May be responsible for basic program duplication and assistance and/or commissioning of unitary type control devices such as Variable Air Volume (VAV) units.
Participate in startup procedures and may make minor modifications to control programs with direction from Controls System Specialist.