Startup Technician II

Tri-M Group•East Marlborough Township, PA

7d•$24 - $30

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 role provides 24-hour hardware service availability for non-commissioned systems and participates in an on-call rotation providing hardware and software service availability for commissioned and non-commissioned systems. The technician tests building automation systems, assists with control functions and motor control system and variable speed drive startup testing, retrofits existing control systems, troubleshoots new system installation problems, and assists higher-level technicians on field service calls. The position requires compliance with company safety and employment policies, completion of job-related paperwork, interpretation of schematics, BAS diagrams, and blueprints, and care of company equipment, materials, tools, and vehicles. Work involves regional travel to jobsites, driving company vehicles as needed, and working more than 40 hours per week in scheduled 8- to 10-hour shifts, with overtime as needed. The work is physically demanding and may involve climbing, standing, kneeling, lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, walking, squatting, and sitting. It includes lifting and carrying loads up to 100 pounds and repetitive hand and foot use. The work environment may expose the technician to temperature extremes, dust, gases, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, and mechanical, electrical, chemical, and explosive hazards. Required personal protective equipment includes a hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and gloves; additional equipment may be used as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of field experience installing electrical or mechanical systems, or a two-year electrical or mechanical degree.
Proficiency in Startup Technician I duties and knowledge.
Good work ethic, self-starter attitude, and attention to detail.
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Above-average math and logic skills.
Good 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 successfully complete company-required training.
Reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location or office.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Purchase and maintain company-required personal tools in good condition.
Ability and willingness to drive company vehicles as needed.
Ability and willingness to travel regionally to jobsites as needed.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 100 pounds, climbing ladders, scaffolds, and lifts, and performing repetitive hand and foot tasks.
Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color-coded wire identification, and balance adequate for continuous climbing.
Ability to work in the stated environmental conditions and use required personal protective equipment.
Authorization 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 Tri-M employment policies and procedures, including standards of conduct and appearance.
Provide 24/7 hardware and software service availability for commissioned and non-commissioned systems through participation in an on-call rotation.
Test building automation systems for proper hardware and software operation before customer acceptance.
Assist with control functions.
Complete required paperwork, including checkout sheets, job journals, material requisitions, material repair forms, and timesheets.
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.
Drive company vehicles as needed and travel regionally to jobsites as needed.
Work scheduled 8- to 10-hour shifts and overtime as needed.