Specialist Controls Applications Engineer 3

Daikin Comfort•Chesterfield, MO

19h

About The Position

This position forms part of the Building Automation team is responsible for all application engineering functions required to meet standard Building Automation System (BAS) project work scopes on retrofit and new installation HVAC, Lighting, and specialty system projects, as well as project management of BAS and controls projects. Controls Applications Specialist 3 core functions include project level execution of technical tasks, self-management of priorities as well as the priorities of other team participants, documentation of activities, coordination with other project participants, management of sub-contractors, safety awareness and maintenance, adherence to company and project requirements and expectations, management of financial elements of projects, and development of BAS/Controls internal best practices. May include: Pre-construction field survey of prospective projects Pre-construction review and critique of project documents Project scope development and analysis Configuration and initial deployment of various brands and models of DDC microprocessor controllers Configuration and integration with various brands of mechanical equipment factory controllers via BACnet, Modbus, LON, and various proprietary languages Point-to-point I/O checkout Communications network deployment and troubleshooting for multiple protocols and wiring conventions Block and text-based controller sequence programming Documentation and testing of all assigned tasks Participation in various internal and external project-related meetings as both a technical and management resource Management of subcontractors and technical resources for projects Maintenance of project profitability Initiation, management, and tracking of scope changes and related costs and scheduling impact Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision within a construction team environment Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals Perform other tasks as assigned Nature & Scope: Is recognized as a subject matter expert in job area Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals Problems faced are difficult and often complex

Requirements

Knowledge of HVAC products, building automation and controls products, communications protocols, terminology, and installation practices
Knowledge of standard industry scheduling software tools
Appropriate written/verbal communication skills as needed to collaborate with others in pursuit of a successful outcome
Ability to manage and respond to technical questions
Ability to pivot quickly and allocate resources where most effective for the overall objectives of the company
Must have computer proficiency – Microsoft Office, specifically especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in standard integration protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, Lon.
Ability to develop and utilize company-wide documents, tools, practices, and processes
Ability to interact effectively and provide information to customers, consultants, and internal personnel, including senior management, Daikin Corporate Personnel
Positive, flexible Attitude: With a can-do approach to solving problems
Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems, to resolve issues
Communication, negotiation, persuasion: Regularly exchange supportive information, ideas, opinions, and thoughts with staff at all levels so issues can be handled with mutual understanding and effectiveness. Speak, write, and present clearly, fluently and in a compelling manner to individuals and groups
Partnership development skills for maintaining mutually-beneficial relationships with sub-contractors, suppliers, and internal groups
Customer Focus: Regard problems and complaints as an opportunity to provide positive customer experiences. Encourage feedback from customers and ensure customer SLAs are met
Planning and Organizing: Develop comprehensive project and work planning, controlling, and monitoring systems to meet set objectives and priorities
Appropriately allocate time and prioritize issues to ensure objectives are met, establishing, and maintaining systems that ensure the completion of tasks, update, and training, and give feedback on results and progress to the team
Evaluation and Problem Solving: Gather comprehensive information from a range of sources when presented with problems. Structure and analyze problems within a wider context and check impact of different solutions. Produce innovative solutions based on knowledge and experience
Learning and Adapting: Initiate improvement initiatives and encourage others to try new ways of working. Seek out and adopt world class, leading technologies to maintain Daikin Industry Leadership. Develop, adopt, and introduce new ideas, methods, products and services using in-depth industry and technical ‘know how’. Maintain an extensive external ‘knowledge’ and ‘self-learning’ network
10 plus years of HVAC industry experience; 5 plus years of BAS/Controls experience

Responsibilities

Pre-construction field survey of prospective projects
Pre-construction review and critique of project documents
Project scope development and analysis
Configuration and initial deployment of various brands and models of DDC microprocessor controllers
Configuration and integration with various brands of mechanical equipment factory controllers via BACnet, Modbus, LON, and various proprietary languages
Point-to-point I/O checkout
Communications network deployment and troubleshooting for multiple protocols and wiring conventions
Block and text-based controller sequence programming
Documentation and testing of all assigned tasks
Participation in various internal and external project-related meetings as both a technical and management resource
Management of subcontractors and technical resources for projects
Maintenance of project profitability
Initiation, management, and tracking of scope changes and related costs and scheduling impact
Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision within a construction team environment
Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals
Perform other tasks as assigned