Controls Service Technician - Mechanical Building Automation

The purpose of your role as a Building Automation Service Specialist

As a Building Automation Controls Service Technician, you will perform repairs and maintenance on existing controls systems and modifications to those systems. This may involve sequence testing, project graphics, and point to point verification ensuring the system runs as efficiently as possible. This position works independently at client or project sites to properly maintain controls systems, as well as provide diagnostic and repair services.

Sequence Testing:

• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
• Ensure the proper installation of components.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and design to understand project scope.

Point to Point Verification:

• Test components for proper functioning.
• Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of system components, assemblies, or systems.
• Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment.
• Ensure sensor location and functionality.

Project Graphics:

• Create images for various wirings, designs, or system dashboards.
• Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings, sketches, blueprints, engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, or other related documents or graphics necessary for HVAC design.
• Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discuss need for modification.
• Design images/maps of controlled systems within a building.

Repairs/Service:

• Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
• Repair/Replace worn, damaged, or defective control components.
• Discuss heating or cooling system malfunction with user to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
• Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning or tightening terminals.
• Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
• Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions and makes recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.
• Provide program modification to achieve proper system operation.

Adjustments:

• Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
• Adjust equipment, such as thermostats, to ensure optimal performance

Documentation:

• Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
• Complete customer service and expense reports.
• Document operational activities.
• Compile job documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists.
• Provide sketches or make drawing modifications as needed for accurate project documentation.

Training:

• Instruct team members on how to properly and efficiently operate tools and equipment.
• Guide team members through the workday to assist with any needed tasks.
• Suggest new ways of doing or thinking about tasks to improve efficiency and/or quality of work.

What we're looking for in you

• 3 years of experience working with Building Automation Systems – Niagara preferred
• 5 years of proficient understanding of mechanical systems: what they do and how they operate.
• 5 years of proficient understanding of building system engineering and technology including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• 5 years of proficient understanding of building and construction materials, tools, and processes.
• 5 years of proven experience building and maintaining customer relationships
• Proficient in use/knowledge of Microsoft Office

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Visit our Careers Page for additional benefits details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance

Pay Range: $67,852 - $101,779 annually 

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Salary : $67,852 - $101,779