Controls Technician Apprentice

Controls Technician Apprentice

Company: Hoffman Building Technologies

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)

Department: Construction

Job Purpose: The Controls Technician Apprentice will learn and assist with the handling of start-up and commissioning of DDC SYSTEMS by following commissioning procedures and guidelines.

Controls Technician (entry level) Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the organization of commissioning of DDC projects by accepting projects from project management; analyzing commissioning workload timelines; understanding project requirements, sequence of operation, programming and system type; conferring and collaborating with other members of engineering and programming team.
• Ensure proper system operability by assisting in an onsite performance verification ("Big Picture Checkout") with the HBT engineer to verify the system is functioning as it was designed.
• Assist with the maintenance of project documentation by updating wiring diagrams and sequence changes; maintaining current DDC program and displays; maintaining project commissioning sheets; collaborating with Project Managers and Programmers to assure that current documentation is accurately and promptly transmitted from the field.
• Assists with the completion of the commissioning of DDC projects by organizing, prioritizing and scheduling start-up assignments; coordinating with programming for needed modifications and corrections for DDC and Displays; organizing turnover to Project Manager for project close-out; following up on work results.
• Assist with the communication of project information by updating Project Managers and Construction Coordinator as to construction progress; updating any project deadline information; advising as to any changes in schedule or change orders; logging daily work in a project manual or work diary.
• Learn the industry by attending approved educational workshops; reviewing industry publications; reviewing Dealer Intranets; maintaining knowledge on proper electrical and mechanical installation methods; reviewing product specifications and catalogs on project material.
• Contributes to team effort by leading by example; initiating an open and positive attitude; preparing for and attending training meetings; assisting in the training of new employees; sharing technical information with associates; accomplishing related results as needed.
• Willingness and ability to travel by cooperating and understanding the importance high profile customers with locations in multiple regions and recognizes a sense of urgency with those needs.

No phone calls or drop-ins please.

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