Controls Specialist- Building Automation System Service - Powers HVAC - Gulf Coast (Metairie, LA)

Job Description

Job Description

At Powers, we specialize in helping our customers with any HVAC project or problem they have. We do this by providing the right equipment for the right application, setting it up to maximize both comfort and efficiency, making sure everything is operating the way it’s supposed to, and servicing all major HVAC equipment and controls. This is how we create Customers for Life!

We are looking for a Controls Specialist- Building Automation System (BAS) Service to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining temperature control systems and related products for HVAC systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

The role is primarily field based but may require occasional travel to branches within the area.

Responsibilities include:

• Verify proper operation of building controls.
• Identify and repair control system failures.
• Interface with Service Manager and subcontractors on projects to coordinate activities in a professional manner.
• Complete daily reports for customers and management.
• Work with customers to achieve their unique goals for their site.
• Provide documentation of any field changes.
• Communicate with customers upon arrival and before leaving the work site.
• Meet regularly with customers to become familiar with operating issues.
• Keep customers informed of the nature of service provided, outstanding issues, and recommended system enhancements, upgrades, and/or repairs.
• Promote the sale of additional work.
• Manage assigned work to meet professional execution, time, and customer satisfaction standards.
• Report problems or changes to management immediately.
• Provide training to customers on building automation operations.
• Work individually or as a team to complete projects.
• Able to work after hours and weekends if needed.
• Able to be on-call.
• Able to travel when required.
• Work with multiple types of control systems (Siemens Desigo, Talon, Delta, KMC, JCI, Distech, Honeywell, etc.).
• Adheres to all Powers and customer safety standards.
  
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate degree, or equivalent from two-year college or technical training; and/or:
• 2+ years’ experience BAS.
• Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral).
• Self-sufficient & self-motivated.
• Strong understanding of controls systems and how HVAC systems work in commercial buildings.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, controls drawings.
• Able to conduct yourself in a professional manner
• Ability to work in various site conditions and work environments.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.

 

Preferred Credentials:

• Electrical circuitry and HVAC troubleshooting
• Experience installing and/or servicing HVAC or electronic controlled equipment (OK not to have for entry level, but must have for higher level positions)
• General understanding of basic computer networking.
• Microsoft Office applications.

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Exceptional candidates may qualify for a competitive relocation package.

Powers requires pre-employment background checks and drug screenings.

Powers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.