Startup Technician II

Tri-M Group•Kennett Square, PA

About The Position

Under the direction of the startup manager or project manager, the Startup Technician II performs tasks needed to prepare building automation systems hardware and software for functional and acceptance testing. The position also provides 24-hour hardware service availability for non-commissioned systems through participation in an on-call rotation. The role tests building automation systems before customer acceptance, assists with control functions and startup testing, retrofits existing control systems to new BAS controls, and troubleshoots installation problems. The technician also supports higher-level technicians on field service calls and completes required job documentation. The job requires regional travel to jobsites as needed, overtime as needed, and work involving substantial physical activity and exposure to varied environmental conditions and hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of field experience installing electrical or mechanical systems, or a two-year electrical/mechanical degree.
Proficiency in Startup Technician I duties and knowledge.
Good work ethic, self-starting attitude, and attention to detail.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Above-average math and logic skills.
Customer relations skills.
Intermediate computer literacy, including word processing, data entry, and email processing.
Confidence and decisiveness, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and work as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to complete company-required training successfully.
Reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location or office.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Must purchase company-required personal tools and maintain them in good condition.
Ability and willingness to drive company vehicles as needed and travel regionally to jobsites as needed.
Ability to work 40 or more hours per week in scheduled 8- to 10-hour shifts and work overtime as needed.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, climbing, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, bending, twisting, walking, squatting, sitting, repetitive hand and foot use, and ladder/scaffold/lift climbing.
Adequate vision for blueprint reading and wire color identification, and balance for continuous climbing.
Ability to work in temperature extremes from 0°F to 100°F, indoors or outdoors, and in dusty, poorly ventilated, or confined spaces with exposure to gases, fumes, odors, and mechanical, electrical, chemical, or explosive hazards.
Use required personal protective equipment, including a hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and gloves; additional equipment may be required as needed.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

Comply with and ensure compliance with Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
Comply with and ensure compliance with employment policies and procedures, including standards of conduct and appearance.
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 hardware and software service availability on commissioned and non-commissioned systems.
Test building automation systems for proper hardware and software operation before customer acceptance.
Assist with control functions.
Complete checkout sheets, job journals, material requisitions, material repair forms, timesheets, and other necessary paperwork.
Read and interpret schematics, BAS diagrams, and blueprints.
Retrofit existing control systems to new BAS controls with minimal assistance.
Assist with startup testing of motor control systems and variable speed drives.
Troubleshoot problems related to new system installations.
Safeguard and maintain Tri-M equipment, materials, tools, and vehicles.
Assist higher-level technicians on field service calls.