System Specialist II - Climatec LLC

Level Descriptions:

Level 1 – Must be able to achieve many objectives of this position. Requires some amount of timely supervision to ensure the proper tasks are being accomplished and that communication is adequate, timely, in the correct manner (i.e. verbal, written, email, etc.).

Level 2 - Consistently achieves all of the objectives of this position. This individual also provides mentoring and direct day-to-day supervision to level 1 positions.

Senior - Highly experienced in the position. Advanced awareness of the technical needs of controls system programming, integrations

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc. for sequences as provided by the Design Specialist, project specifications, or other applicable sources.
• Provide accurate controls of systems start-up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned. Verify correct alarm, annunciation, and other actions by equipment, devices, panels, and annunciators of Controls projects.
• Support installation personnel on project sites.
• Provide information and support for other contractors on project site.
• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls.
• Provide support to Climatec and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Provide input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems.
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects.
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development.
• Provide service support on existing installations ensuring systems continue to meet existing building occupancy codes.
• Provide service support on existing systems ensuring their proper and efficient operation as well as providing ongoing support to the facility’s building engineers.
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing of as-built drawings and Operation & Maintenance Manuals.
• Assist in turnover of projects from Operations Team to Service Team.
• Assist Sales team during estimating phase including potential product or system demonstrations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• As necessary, travel will be required to the job site to complete startup, commissioning and assistance to the onsite personnel to complete the project. This will be on a case-by-case basis, depending on the size, scope, and requirements of the project(s).

Skills & Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• 2+ years' experience with Controls and Building Automation.
• 2+ years of experience with Distech and Niagara.
• Understanding of computer operating systems, including MS Office Suite.
• Ability to configure and debug computer and networking issues.
• Experience with programming.
• Ability to work with electronic equipment (volt meters, amp meters, oscilloscopes).
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical and electronic circuitry.
• Working understanding of AC power circuitry (120VAC and greater).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in HVAC, Electronics or Building Automation.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Mechanical studies.
• 4+ years of experience Controls and Building Automation.
• 4+ years of experience with Distech and Niagara.
• Service Department experience.
• Expertise in HVAC operations, Controls and/or Building Automation within a facility.
• Deep understanding of DDC or special systems for Level 2 and Senior System Specialists.
• N4 Certification.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and address issues empathetically and creatively.

Essential Functions:

• Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
• Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites.
• Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Climatec’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive a company vehicle.
• Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl.