Building Automation Controls Technician

Since 1919, Egan has been the mechanical contractor that West Michigan construction managers and building owners depend on for the highest quality work. Egan is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety, instills integrity in all aspects of their lives, are passionate about what they do and committed to providing value to our customers.

We are looking for an experienced Building Automation Controls Technician to be responsible for the start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning of equipment, modifying the programming, point-to-point check out, testing, and implementation of commercial building automation system projects. The successful candidate will be able to perform start-up on several projects while meeting or exceeding time, quality, and budget constraints for each project.

Duties:

• Start-up of the control on the equipment
• Work with the Control Engineer to solve any issues on the project
• Be able to troubleshoot equipment and wiring
• Be able to read mechanical drawings and control submittals
• Follow electrical diagrams
• Be able to troubleshoot HVAC and electrical issues
• Be comfortable working around 3 phase 480-volt power, 120 VAC, and 24 Volt Vac
• Interact with clients to interpret their needs and requirements; and represent Andy Egan in the field
• Collaborate with Project Managers and installation teams to complete projects on time and within budget
• Modify programs that were created by the Control Engineer to match conditions in the space to ensure proper operation
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with Construction Managers and customers, as well as other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
• Perform and document system commissioning and sequential testing
• Must be willing to travel to service our customers in our three offices: Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area.

Skills & Experience:

• Johnson Controls CCT Programming software or similar (preferred)
• Must have Tridium Niagara N4 experience/certification or JCI Metasys experience
• Previous HVAC Service Technician experience
• Working knowledge of BAS engineering software packages

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience servicing and troubleshooting Commercial BAS systems (willing to train Controls installers)
• Proficiency or certifications in JCI, Distech, Alerton, Siemens, Metasys, or Tridium are highly sought after
• Excellent technical skills
• Working knowledge of HVAC equipment
• Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, & Visio
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and best practices
• Ability to work with multiple projects
• Project management and supervision skills
• Decision making ability, accountability, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Time management and organization skills