Automation & Controls Service Technician II
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our Automation and Controls Specialists are instrumental in building long-term customer relationships, solving problems, and making recommendations to improve customer-building systems. They will develop, build, test, and commission building systems such as HVAC, lighting, power, and monitoring.Duties & Essential Job Functions
- Develop, build, test, and commission building controls systems to include programming equipment, condenser water plant sequence of operations, and modifications to the graphical interface.
- Participate in controls engineering review and provide input on design to identify gaps in sequence operability.
- Leverage Niagara software tools such as the program service, BQL, and service suite to optimize productivity.
- Perform in-depth hardware troubleshooting techniques such as accessing defective hardware CLI through a serial connection.
- Perform BAS service and maintenance including diagnosing and repairing control systems malfunctions.
- Respond to BAS emergencies during off hours.
- Prepare documentation and reports of work status and completion.
- Hold and manage 200 annual contract hours
- At least 2 years of experience with 2 or more BAS control platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Trane, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, or Distech.
- At least 1 year of experience in developing, building, testing, and commissioning complete building control systems including the graphical interface, from the ground up.
- Working knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of commercial HVAC and control equipment.
- Working knowledge of electrical circuits and systems.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Distech GFX Certification.
- Tridium Niagara 4 Certification.
- Ability to apply automation solutions and troubleshoot complex problems on automated equipment that is new and existing.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, network, and wiring schematics, drawings, and diagrams.
- Ability to manage professional email communications.
- Ability to manage and maintain a calendar and task management system.
- Ability to present a professional, positive, and helpful attitude, always, when interacting with customers and co-workers.
- Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic and punctuality.
- Must uphold company values and demand the highest level of conduct from self and others.
- Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Willingness to market and promote McKenney’s cycle of services.
- Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
- Work environment involves moderate exposure to construction warehouse hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Moderate physical effort. It requires the handling of objects of an average weight of up to 75 pounds and extensive sitting. Some walking and standing.