What are the responsibilities and job description for the BAS Controls Specialist (Field Technician) position at CM3 Building Solutions?
The Controls Specialist is a key employee who performs a variety of duties related to the design, development and improvement of building automation systems (BAS). Responsible to inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain BAS, involving trades or contract personnel when necessary to make repairs or adjustments.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot various controls systems and components
- Writing and modifying programming to meet specified sequences of operations
- Loading and testing programming
- Point to point control system check out
- Direct oversight of electricians installing the controls and associated wiring in strict accordance with the project documents, required codes, and regulations
- Working with a Balancer
- Working with a Commissioning Agent
- Communicating in a project partner capacity with other trades
- Overseeing subcontractors in the installation of controls (and associated wiring) to ensure CM3 quality standards are met
Work Environment
The work area typically consists of construction and renovation sites and may include dust, noise, metal shavings, and other elements associated with being at a commercial job site.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl. Lifting, climbing, kneeling, working from ladders, and carrying materials may be required. Lifting of 50 or more pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position.
Travel
Daily travel to customer/prospect sites and occasional travel to main office or vendors for necessary parts while on the job site.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum 2 year post-secondary degree in Building Automation Systems (BAS) and/or HVAC or related field
- 2 or more years’ experience and knowledge directly related to BAS
- Proficiency in reading and understanding the following:
- ATC schematics
- Mechanical plans
- Architectural plans
- Electrical plans
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Familiarity with network configurations, 3rd party integrations,
- Good knowledge of Tridium
- Good knowledge of mechanical equipment sequencing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Education and Experience
- 4-year degree with a concentration in Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Advanced experience in the BAS industry
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
- Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprinting
- DMV check
- Pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing during employment
AAP/EEO Statement
CM3 Building Solutions, Inc. is an affirmative action employer and does not consider disability, color, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age 40 and over, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, in any employment decision.
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