Automation Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of commercial or industrial electrical and controls experience
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and controls plans
• Expertise in installing and troubleshooting low-voltage (24V AC/DC) control circuits
• Knowledge of standard communication protocols used in building automation (e.g., BACnet, Modbus)
• Proficiency in the proper and safe use of electrical testing equipment
• Strong understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC) and local code requirements
• Follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and site-specific safety protocols, including the use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Provide all standard controls-related tools, including multi-meters, wire strippers, benders, crimpers, and personal safety equipment
• Coordinate work with other trades on site, including electricians, HVAC mechanics, and commissioning agents
• Complete all work according to the latest project plans, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Maintain accurate records of tasks completed
• Complete all wiring and terminations in a neat, organized, and professional manner, following industry best practices

Responsibilities

• Install all necessary electrical raceways, including conduit (EMT, rigid, flexible) and cable tray, to support controls wiring
• Pull low-voltage wires, including multi-conductor cables, communication wiring (e.g., Cat5e, Cat6), and shielded cables, between controllers and field devices
• Securely mount all controls devices, including sensors, actuators, and controllers, to the specified location on mechanical equipment or structural surfaces
• Run and terminate controls wiring for modulating and two-position actuators on valves and dampers
• Install and terminate low-voltage controls wiring for VFDs, including start/stop signals, speed control signals (e.g., 0-10 VDC), and status feedback
• Run and terminate wiring for temperature and humidity sensors (e.g., wall sensors, duct sensors, immersion sensors)
• Run and terminate wiring for pressure transducers or switches for monitoring air or water pressure
• Install and wire other field sensing devices as required by the project plans (e.g., flow switches, current sensors, smoke detectors)
• Terminate all field wiring at the designated controls panels, labeling each wire with its corresponding source and destination
• Neatly and correctly terminate all wires at the field devices, following the manufacturer's installation instructions
• Use a multi-meter to test for proper voltage and ensure continuity and connectivity of all wires, verifying all circuits are free of shorts or opens
• Provide a fully wired controls system with properly terminated and labeled cables, ready for the commissioning phase
• Provide a red-lined set of project drawings reflecting any changes or modifications made during installation
• Provide documentation of wire tests conducted and any identified issues or resolutions

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life, and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work