HVAC Controls Systems Specialist

Job Title

This position primarily performs and develops sequence testing, project graphics, and point to point verification ensuring the system runs as efficiently as possible. This position works as a part of a team at client or project job sites to ensure proper installation of controls systems, as well as provide diagnostic and repair services. This position may provide training to two individuals. Contributes to the desired culture and safety of the organization

Key Responsibilities

Sequence Testing:

• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
• Ensure the proper installation of components.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and design to understand project scope.

Point to Point Verification:

• Test components for proper functioning.
• Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of system components, assemblies, or systems.
• Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment.
• Ensure sensor location and functionality.

Project Graphics:

• Create images for various wirings, designs, or system dashboards.
• Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discuss need for modification.
• Design images/maps of controlled systems within a building.

Repairs/Service:

• Repair/Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Discuss heating or cooling system malfunction with user to isolate problems or to verify that repairs correct malfunctions.
• Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, tightening terminals, or vacuuming control panels
• Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.

Adjustments:

• Adjust system controls to settings that meet Harris standards.
• Adjust equipment or system controls to ensure optimal performance.

Documentation:

• Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
• Complete customer service and expense reports.
• Document operational activities.
• Compile job documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists.
• Provide sketches for changes in field design as directed.

Training:

• Instruct individuals on how to properly and efficiently operate tools and equipment.
• Help individuals understand how to effectively implement ideas.
• Mentor other team members through the work day to assist with any needed tasks.
• Suggest new ways of doing or thinking about tasks to improve efficiency and/or quality of work.

Qualifications

What we're looking for in you:

• 3+ years experience in mechanical/electrical engineering or related field
• Associates degree preferred
• 3+ years of basic understanding of mechanical systems; what they do and how they operate
• 3+ years of basic understanding of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems including the various components and processes
• 3+ years of basic understanding of various design concepts
• 3+ years of basic understanding of physical principles
• 3+ years of basic understanding of computers, electronics, and electrical circuits and how they work together
• 3+ years of basic understanding of engineering and technology including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment
• 3+ years of basic understanding of documentation and recording process
• 3+ years of basic understanding of building and construction materials, tools, and processes

Life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

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Pay Range: $28.13 - $42.19 per hour.

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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