Senior Systems Specialist - Data Centers

Albireo Energy•Sterling, VA

6d•$52 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, and general system support. Performs point-to-point checkout to verify that control systems have been installed properly. Completes assigned system commissioning and performs device verification. Troubleshoots and resolves HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems. Properly completes required project documentation. Responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on-site customer interaction. A key member of the Albireo team, the Senior Systems Specialist will be responsible for providing the execution for HVAC Building Automation projects, to include: Performs start up, checking, testing, system diagnostics and commissioning from system-level controllers to end devices for medium to large sized new or retrofit projects. Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair and/or replace control components and controls systems. Also, the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, HVAC and electrical issues as related to the BAS Control system operation. Understanding complex control systems including diagnosing and troubleshooting networking and integration. Ability to write, create, load, test and commission programming software and graphics utilizing various programming languages and software. Performs and executes assigned work efficiently and professionally. Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Meets regularly with customer to become familiar with operating problems. Keeps customer informed on the nature of service provided, outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and or replacement. Promotes the sale of add-on work. Trains the customer in control systems operations including obtaining customer training form, providing training certificates. Completes, compiles and submits job documentation such as commissioning documentation, punch lists, etc. Marks up controls submittals to capture field changes and discrepancies for engineering to create As-Builts. Assists sales by providing technical recommendations for sales leads and proposals for retrofits, upgrades and or enhancements to existing equipment. May assist with job layout. Conducts extensive self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines. Completes certifications as required by the company. Ability to load and update software on network controllers, field controllers, computers and servers. Completes and submits timely electronic documentation including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Systems Specialists, supporting their technical development and knowledge of control systems.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems.
Vocational School four-year program graduate or an Associate’s degree in electronics, mechanical systems, computer technology, air conditioning or similar field.
Degree may be offset by two years of experience in servicing electronic and or mechanical systems.
Seven to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in servicing electronic controls and HVAC equipment.
Ability to coordinate the work of others on multiple job sites.
Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts in an ethical and professional manner.
Experience in writing as well as demonstrated understanding of computer programs and software applications as related to the HVAC Industry.
Valid Driver’s license with a clean record.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair and/or replace control components and controls systems.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, HVAC and electrical issues as related to the BAS Control system operation.
Understanding complex control systems including diagnosing and troubleshooting networking and integration.
Ability to write, create, load, test and commission programming software and graphics utilizing various programming languages and software.
Ability to load and update software on network controllers, field controllers, computers and servers.

Responsibilities

Conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, and general system support.
Performs point-to-point checkout to verify that control systems have been installed properly.
Completes assigned system commissioning and performs device verification.
Troubleshoots and resolves HVAC mechanical, electrical, and controls problems.
Completes required project documentation.
Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on-site customer interaction.
Performs start up, checking, testing, system diagnostics and commissioning from system-level controllers to end devices for medium to large sized new or retrofit projects.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs and/or replaces control components and controls systems.
Troubleshoots mechanical, HVAC and electrical issues as related to the BAS Control system operation.
Diagnoses and troubleshoots networking and integration of complex control systems.
Writes, creates, loads, tests and commissions programming software and graphics utilizing various programming languages and software.
Performs and executes assigned work efficiently and professionally.
Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
Meets regularly with customer to become familiar with operating problems.
Keeps customer informed on the nature of service provided, outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and or replacement.
Promotes the sale of add-on work.
Trains the customer in control systems operations including obtaining customer training form, providing training certificates.
Completes, compiles and submits job documentation such as commissioning documentation, punch lists, etc.
Marks up controls submittals to capture field changes and discrepancies for engineering to create As-Builts.
Assists sales by providing technical recommendations for sales leads and proposals for retrofits, upgrades and or enhancements to existing equipment.
May assist with job layout.
Conducts extensive self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines.
Completes certifications as required by the company.
Loads and updates software on network controllers, field controllers, computers and servers.
Completes and submits timely electronic documentation including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Systems Specialists, supporting their technical development and knowledge of control systems.