Job Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
The Building Automation Technician is responsible for start-up, repair, and daily maintenance of computer-based systems that control and monitor a building's mechanical and electrical equipment including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and maintain Building Automation System consisting of Niagara 4 system.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical equipment.
• Find opportunities for energy savings.
• Continuously develop skills with training.
• Work with HVAC/R technicians to troubleshoot, install and connect HVAC/R equipment to Building Automation System.
• Work with Electricians to install equipment.
• Work with Controls Engineers and Technicians.
• Create Niagara 4 based graphics and programs for use in the Building Automation System.
• Support two way radio system for plant wide communications.
• Provide various support tasks for plant management such as exporting data for reports.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (MUST HAVES):

• Programming experience (any).
• Experience troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems.
• Ability to read an electrical diagram or schematic.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix issues with equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter and be able to work with little to no supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to plan, select, test, install and maintain equipment.
• Enjoys technically difficult tasks, can find creative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Electronics Background.
• Experience as a Technician.
• Experience in an industrial facility.
• PLC and/or HMI programming/troubleshooting experience.
• Experience programming, configuring, or troubleshooting Building Automation Systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, or any other CAD software.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques used to maintain, diagnose problems, and repair HVAC/R and associated electrical systems.
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings.
• Mechanically proficient, can work with normal hand tools without assistance.

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