Controls Technician

Job Description

• Operate, monitor, and maintain campus-wide EMCS and BAS platforms
• Conduct preventive-maintenance inspections and test controllers, field devices, operator workstations, servers, and network infrastructure
• Diagnose and repair HVAC controls, sensors, actuators, variable-frequency drives, control panels, and communication networks
• Respond to routine, urgent, and emergency service calls
• Investigate alarms, equipment failures, occupant-comfort issues, and control-system deficiencies
• Install, configure, commission, and troubleshoot DDC controllers and field devices
• Update control sequences, graphics, schedules, trends, alarms, and system databases
• Perform controller backups, software updates, database maintenance, and documentation updates
• Prepare maintenance records, inspection reports, operational logs, service-order documentation, and repair recommendations
• Participate in customer meetings, facility walkthroughs, project-coordination meetings, and quality-control activities
• Coordinate with government representatives, facility teams, subcontractors, and other trades
• Recommend system-modernization, optimization, and reliability improvements
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to controls technicians and support personnel Comply with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, company, customer, and site-specific safety requirements

Skills and Requirements

• At least five years of experience with Building Automation Systems, Direct Digital Controls, or Energy Management Control Systems
• Active Niagara N4 Certification
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining commercial, institutional, industrial, military, healthcare, or higher-education HVAC control systems
• Experience with Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, Distech Controls, or a comparable BAS platform
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, control theory, sequences of operation, and mechanical building systems
• Experience with BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus, LonWorks, TCP/IP, and related communication protocols
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, control drawings, technical specifications, and sequences of operation
• Strong independent troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action skills
• Ability to document maintenance activities, service calls, inspections, and technical recommendations accurately
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to obtain and maintain installation access and required security credentials Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in mechanical rooms, ceilings, rooftops, confined equipment areas, and varying weather conditions

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].