Energy Management and Control Services, Inc. - Construction Technician
Cranston, RIFull-timePosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
EMC Services installs and commissions building automation and HVAC control systems at customer sites across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Construction technicians start up systems, program controllers, validate field devices, troubleshoot issues, and verify system sequences. The role works with customers, contractors, commissioning agents, and project staff through project closeout. Training is provided in-house, through manufacturers’ classes, and on the job.
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Full job description
About Us
We are a full-service building automation system and HVAC controls service contractor. We provide controls system design, programming, installation, repair, service, and maintenance in a variety of markets, including higher education, schools, general office, federal facilities, and laboratories.
Job Summary
EMC Services, an EMCOR Group company, is a certified Metasys Authorized Building Control Specialistand one of New England's leading providers of building control, energymanagementand integrated facility management systems. As we continue to grow, we have immediate openings for all levels ofcontrol technicians. We specialize in providing systems integration and control solutions for schools, universities, office buildings, laboratories,manufacturingand biotech/pharmaceutical facilities.
Ourcontrolstechnicians are an integral member of the EMC Services team andare responsible forthe startup of building automation systems at sites throughout Massachusettsand Rhode Island. Our customer sites range from simple office buildings to laboratory spaces with complex sequences and stringent control criteria. OurControl System Specialistsareface to face with our customers every day andareultimately responsiblefor the success of the building's control system. They are responsible for programming controllers, setting up communication between controllers, completingpoint-to-pointcheckoutfor field sensors and actuators and finally,commissioning the sequence of operations to ensure the equipment isaccomplishingthedesiredresultfor occupants. Training is provided in-house,atmanufacturers’training classes andon the job.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Control SystemStartup– Safely power up controlsystempanels and networks, confirm proper controller addressing and verify communications to Metasys network. Verify allJCI Metasys controllersandthird-partycommunications (i.e.:Modbus,BACnetIPetc.)toboilers,chillers andmiscellaneousequipmentare functionaland stable.
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Program -Fieldmodifyanddeveloplogical software programs for controls of HVAC systems using JCIMetasyssoftware tools (CCT and SCT) anddownloadinto field controllers and network level controllers.
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Control PointValidation - Complete Point-to-Point checkout of sensors and actuators to confirm and verify the integrity of all installed wiring and field devices.
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Troubleshooting -Work withinstallationcontractor to diagnose and resolve any identified hardware, low voltage wiring and communications issues discovered duringstartup andcheckout.
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Functional Testing/Sequence Validation-Operatethe HVAC system through its full sequence of operations to ensureinstalledprogrammingmeets the required sequence of operations.
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System Commissioning and HVACBalanceAssist - Work withcommissioning agentsandTAB contractorstovalidateHVAC systemoperationsand controls installation/sequencing meets engineered design specifications.
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Punchlist Ownership-Followthroughwith Engineer / Contractor assignedcontrol systempunch listitemsand provide proper resolutionin order tosecure finalsystem acceptance and project turnover to customer.
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Trackworkprogress and communicate daily with the EMC Services Project Manager / Project Engineer asrequiredtoprovide updatesof job.
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Complete all job documentation including commissioning paperwork, as built programchangesand documentanychanges due to field conditions. Supply all the documents to the Project Engineer for proper project closeout.
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Maintaincommunicationsas required with other tradestoprovide for smooth project coordinationand installation.
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Develop andmaintaina positive relationship with customers including end users, property managers, and contractors.
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Adhere to allcompany, federal, state,OSHA,and job specific safety requirements.
Qualifications
Idealcandidatesshallhave experience and skills in the following areas:
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Knowledge of HVAC systems andtheHVAC industry.
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Experience withprogrammingand troubleshootingBAScontrol systems. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with a similar control company.
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Able to read and interpret HVACengineering /mechanical drawings and control system wiring diagramsand sequence of operations.
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Experience working withBASsystemprogrammingsoftwareprograms.
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Microsoftofficeprogram skills
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Ability to set up IT networks as it relates toBAScontrol system
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Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job site locations throughout Massachusettsand Rhode Island
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Ability totake initiative,workindependentlyand develop good working relationships with internal and external customers.
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Excellent communicationskills (oral and written)
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Be adaptive and flexible with changing workschedules,andbe available forweekendand On-Callfor several weeks throughout the year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Affirmative Action Policy
Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=128574&hashed=-1146212724) .
Notice to Prospective Employees
Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.
EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.
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Job Locations US-RI-Cranston
ID 2026-54280
Company Energy Management and Control Services, Inc.
Category Skilled Trade
Position Type Full-Time
Location Type Onsite
Posted Date (10/30/2026 7:14 PM)
How this job compares
Set against the 459 open Controls Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$75–110K/yr55 salary ranges
- US median$33–49/hr243 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 459 open Controls Technician jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Amazon69 open
- Trane Technologies32 open
- EMCOR Group (this employer)22 open
- Experience
- Controls Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (362 postings).
- Education
- 5 of the 459 open Controls Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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