Automation Specialist

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System Specialist

Building automation systems that make sense!  Automated Logic is a total energy solutions provider.  For more than 30 years, we have been dedicated to designing easy-to-use building automation systems that provide the highest possible energy efficiency, while ensuring occupant comfort.  Through our global team of company branches and independently-owned dealers, we offer industry-leading technology with local, on-the-ground service that is hard to beat.

Successful incumbent will possess technical competence on all Building Systems and the ability to resolve or guide others through mid-level problem resolution. Customer interaction is thorough and proactive to include a complete understanding of systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Start up, commission, re-commission customer systems that utilize pneumatic/electrical/ DDC technology.
• Provides solutions to mid-level systems problems either troubleshooting the system or assists others on how to resolve problems. Works with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Complete all required commissioning documentation. Maintains accurate As-Built drawing package and marks changes.
• Completes paperwork on-time including time sheets, expense reports, posting of work orders, on-site documentation and project status reports.
• Responsible for total system operation from controllers to sensors, loading software. Set up trends, alarms and reports and works with customer IT personnel, etc. Calibrates systems requiring basic electronic test equipment, such as multi-meters, network terminals and/ or a laptop computer.
• Performs mid-level static (stand-alone) and dynamic (total building interactive network) commissioning of software programming.
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system.
• Responsible for set up and configuration of server and/or operator workstations with all associated software.
• Responsible for performing job database backups on a daily basis or as advised.
• Assists with project turnover to the Service Department.
• Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Tracks and records personal job progress and keeps Project Manager informed on progress. Reviews customer’s systems and, if needed, points out areas of improvement and scope issues to project manager. Keeps project management apprised of customer concerns and issues.
• Maintain a daily log of pertinent job related activities
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Able to provide direction and guidance to other team members.
• Must have good understanding of systems software to read, test and make changes to logic as needed.
• Able to create, download, and troubleshoot basic HVAC system logic using WebCTRL and associated software.
• Communicates issues with Project Manager on a timely basis.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networks including wireless technology, including layout and troubleshooting.
• Must be well organized with good time management skills. This position requires excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Able to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Able to read and understand Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical blueprints.
• Basic experience with Microsoft software products to include: Outlook, Word, Excel, and other Windows products when required.
• Has a good working knowledge of Automated Logic hardware and software.
• Possesses an understanding of the operation and control of mechanical equipment and their control sequences.
• Possess computer and networking skills to properly maintain their laptop as well as experience in the commissioning of Ethernet and ARC Net communications.
• Background in mechanical and HVAC system operation and design.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, Associates Degree, Technical School in the HVAC industry, or 2+ years’ experience in the HVAC controls industry.
• Field experience and a complete understanding of the installation and operation of Building Automation Systems.
• Intermediate experience with Automated Logic software to include: WebCtrl, SiteBuilder, ViewBuilder, LogicBuilder, InterOp 3.02, Alert, Draw, EDB, Eikon, and Supervision.
• Possess and maintain valid and current Driver’s License and be insurable by the company’s insurance carrier (Required).

As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Criminal Background Check
• Reference Check

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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