Sr. Controls Technician

Sr. Controls Technician

Job Category: Field Operations Requisition Number: SRCON003771

Full-Time

Frankfort, IL 60423, USA

Job Details

Description

The Senior Controls Technician will control and monitor commercial building HVAC controls system equipment which includes: programming, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning and servicing of Building Automation Systems (BAS). This role will maintain open communications, deliver top quality workmanship, develop customer relationships, and complete tasks/projects timely. The Senior Controls Technician will serve as a field expert in controls, often assisting other technicians with complex troubleshooting and may serve as a team lead. This role will receive direction and support from a team typically consisting of Project Managers, Programmers, Account Managers, and Engineers.

• Program, configure, and download Building Automation Systems (BAS) for HVAC controls.
• Install, test, start-up, and commission control systems to ensure proper functionality and project design.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and perform technical diagnostics onsite and remotely.
• Serves as a field expert and may act as a team lead in controls, often assisting other technicians with complex troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure successful system integration within project timelines.
• Maintain and update project documentation including control drawings, programming files, and operation manuals.
• Develops Database and stores backups for all customer sites.
• Provide technical expertise to Account Managers for estimating purposes.
• Coordinate and document customer training on BAS systems for usage and maintenance.
• Complies with company, industry, and safety standards.
• Provide technical support for ongoing service and warranty-related issues.
• Complete start-up/commissioning forms and complete project punch list timely.

High School diploma or GED and a two-year technical training certificate concentrated in HVAC systems or completion of a union apprenticeship program. An equivalent combination of work experience and education requirements will be considered.

5-7 years of experience as a Controls Technician preferred.

Tridium or WebCTRL Certification preferred, but not required.

Knowledge of HVAC control systems (ex. Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Automated Logic, etc.).

Advanced knowledge of HVAC mechanical sequence of operations.

Must be able to use a laptop computer running a windows operating system.

Able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Demonstrated ability to lead others.

Must clearly communicate in verbal and written form.

Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.

Ability to work on a team and communicate effectively with others.

This job operates in both an office and a field environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company's business operations.

This is a union position. IL Posting Requirement - Union Scale at $59.50/hour

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