Senior Automation Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Our Senior Automation and Controls Specialists are instrumental in building long-term customer relationships, solving problems, and making recommendations to improve customer’s 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 complete building control systems including the graphical interface across multiple market verticals such as commercial, healthcare, critical systems, and higher education.

· 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.

· Participate in controls engineering review and provide input on design including complex sequence of operations on commercial, healthcare, critical systems, and central energy plant projects.

· Actively participate in developing other Automation Specialists through 1-on-1 mentorship and quarterly training.

· Provide regular input into controls quality and process standards, and support implementation and training.

Basic Qualifications

· At least 5 years of experience with 3 or more BAS control platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Trane, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, or Distech.

· At least 3 years of experience in developing, building, testing, and commissioning complete building control systems including the graphical interface, from the ground up.

· Advanced Tridium Niagara 4 Certification.

· CompTIA Network Certification.

· 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

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

· Java or SQL programming language experience.

· Factory certified in at least one manufacturer (Johnson Controls, Distech, Trane, Niagara, Honeywell)

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Characteristics

· 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

· 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.

This job plan is intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels of this position. It should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties. The company reserves the right to make changes to this description at any time.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.