What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician IV position at Countywide Mechanical?
TITLE: Controls Technician IV
REPORTS TO: Director - Controls
JOB DUTIES / GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Controls Technician IV is our highest level of Controls Technician, and he/she has mastered all aspects of system integration. This technician is expected to be capable of all of the Technician III responsibilities but also must be certified in controls programming of BACnet Advance Application Controllers and be certified and considered proficient in programming and Niagara AX or N4 as well as IT computer networking. This position is also capable of all diagnostics, repair and programming in the field. This position will also oversee the more complicated jobs involving subcontractors as well as function as the foreman for self-performed work.
The Controls Technician IV will be involved in many areas of Building Automation and Energy Management Controls, and will perform duties in Controls Service, Construction Startup and Controls Programming.
REPORTS TO: Director - Controls
JOB DUTIES / GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Controls Technician IV is our highest level of Controls Technician, and he/she has mastered all aspects of system integration. This technician is expected to be capable of all of the Technician III responsibilities but also must be certified in controls programming of BACnet Advance Application Controllers and be certified and considered proficient in programming and Niagara AX or N4 as well as IT computer networking. This position is also capable of all diagnostics, repair and programming in the field. This position will also oversee the more complicated jobs involving subcontractors as well as function as the foreman for self-performed work.
The Controls Technician IV will be involved in many areas of Building Automation and Energy Management Controls, and will perform duties in Controls Service, Construction Startup and Controls Programming.
- Niagara AX certified.
- In depth knowledge and proficient with HVAC systems, as well as controls programming, start-up and commissioning.
- On site performance and management to assure projects are completed in a professional manner and on time.
- Perform job duties in timely manner and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Support and mentor others in the controls and mechanical service division to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Conducts project reviews with owners on an ongoing and closeout basis.
- Project closeout to include preparing documents and obtaining letters of satisfaction from our customer.
- Monthly evaluation of job costs and costs to complete projections.
- Produces effective & professional documentation of project activities.
- Coordinates and participates in weekly production meetings.
- Promptly address customers’ needs and immediately report all issues that are of an urgent nature to Controls Engineer and/or Director - Controls.
- Respond to customers by identifying needs, providing solutions to meet project objectives.
- Coordinate activities of subcontractors to maintain project schedules.
- Provide, track and follow-up with internal project updates to other departments/management to ensure jobs are completed on time, within budget, and within customer expectations.
- Provide site superintendent support as directed.
- Assist with processing of all plans, submittals and O&M Manuals.
- Provide Director of Controls and Project Manager weekly e-mail updates regarding project status.
- Ensure established company project delivery policies/procedures are enforced at all times; develop new and enhanced procedures when required.
- Ensure all assigned work is conducted in a safe and effective manner.
- Effectively and tactfully resolve project problems in a timely manner via frequent and clear communications with owners, subcontractors, design professionals, vendors, and other individuals involved with the project.
THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.
