Controls Technician

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years of experience doing mechanical/HVAC service work or building automation
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Programming and/or troubleshooting various brands of HVAC controls products (Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, Siemens, Delta, Distech, Carrier, ALC, Andover)
• Experience with BAS communication protocols including at least one of the following: BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, and/or LON
• Demonstrated experience working with Johnson Controls Metasys or Tridium® Niagara Direct Digital Control (DDC) system
• Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT

Job Description

Our client is seeking a HVAC Controls Technician to join our federal team based at one of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Pentagon. Our client has supported the Pentagon for nearly 20 years with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs, primarily with the HVAC controls and building automation systems (BAS).

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, install, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshoot and/or replace HVAC controls systems & equipment & building control systems
• Diagnose and repair electronic control system malfunctions primarily using electronic or digital control systems
• Test and write modifications to systems software
• Assist with field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings
• Provide training and associated manuals and documentation to customers on electronic control systems operations
• Help mechanical staff troubleshoot issues
• Ensure work performed complies with company, state, local and federal regulations, industry standards and guidelines, and customer requirements
• Properly complete all required company, customer, and service documentation
• Compile project documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists
• Conduct self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency in company's product lines; completes certifications as required
• Use electronic test equipment to troubleshoot problems during installation
• Read and properly interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Adhere to customer safety standards, provide safety awareness leadership and instruction to technicians and subcontractors on Johnson Controls work sites