location: USA, Canada

Job description

Position: Controls Technician

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

In this role, the Installation Technician will be responsible for installing and troubleshooting Building Management Systems involving HVAC Controls, VFDs, lighting contactors, relays, motors, and PLCs.

Applicants with verifiable HVAC controls experience or verifiable electrical experience on Big Box Retail Locations will go to the top of the list.

Deployments are 3 weeks on the road and one week back home. Traveling is completed in a company vehicle. NexRev provides Lead Installation Technicians with a company vehicle. Daily per diem is provided to all technicians.

Reports to

Field Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Install Automatic Temperature Control Systems
• Test and verify system readings ensuring optimal system operation
• Performs system checkout and assist in system startup
• Completes and submits electronic reports covering all aspects of each assignment and activity
• Provides technical support and training when applicable
• Must be able to work independently in the absence of supervisor with minimum supervision
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Team player who is cooperative and supportive, able to meet internal and external expectations

Required skills & education

• High school diploma (or GED) or Trade School diploma (mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years as an electrician or 5 years working with Fire Alarm systems, or any other low voltage control work, or HVAC background (preferably in a commercial/retail environment) highly desired
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams
• Proficient with operating a laptop and/PC

Preferred skills

• Experience with computerized electrical circuits and systems as they relate to HVAC controls (electronic, pneumatic, and digital direct)
• Experience with AC / DC circuits, lighting contactors, and relays
• Knowledge of BACnet and MODBUS protocols
• Working experience with Tridium Niagara AX
• Knowledge of pneumatic controls
• Strong background in air and hydronic systems with knowledge of chillers and boiler operations
• Strong controls background with any Building Management System

Physical demands

Controls Electricians (Installation) Technicians will spend majority of the time within the mechanical and electrical rooms, and may encounter hazardous or confined spaces. Employee must be able to work and do the following:

• Drilling
• Bending
• Stooping
• Squatting
• Climbing ladders
• Kneeling
• Pushing / Pulling
• Standing for long periods of time
• Reaching
• Carrying / Lifting
• Will experience temperature variations

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with Company % Match
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company provided vehicle, cell phone and laptop, if applicable
• Company assisted industry licensure
• Referral program

Schedule

• Up to 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types

• Bonus pay

Willingness to travel

• 100% (Required)