Controls Engineer Supervisor

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Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.

About this role

The Controls Engineering Supervisor is a team leader of a selected number of Controls Engineers. Their primary responsibility is managing and training of their direct employees, and verification of their work. They will be responsible for the mentoring of new hires as well as current Engineering staff. Participating in regular manpower meetings with Engineering Manager to distribute workload and discuss backlog and plan for future department needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of complete building automation systems including the specification and sizing of controllers, electromechanical devices, sensors, networks, and computer hardware.
• Creation, where necessary, of sequences of operation for the control of all building systems.
• Documentation of the BAS design (i.e. submittals) and revision control of the resultant documents.
• Site-specific configuration of the WebCTRL system (using SiteBuilder).
• Programming of control algorithms including those that include third-party integration (using Eikon).
• Development of graphical and text-based interfaces for building automation systems (using Eikon and ViewBuilder).
• Testing of programming and interfaces prior to deployment.
• Functional testing (commissioning) of complex building systems such as chiller plants and large integrations.
• Final documentation of the building automation system that incorporates all changes made since issuance of the submittal.
• Adherence to project requirements and company and customer standards in all aspects of design, programming, and implementation.
• Technical support during the selling process to ensure that sales representatives accurately address customer requirements and propose the best possible solutions.
• Mentorship and development of other Controls Engineers.
• Preform software and hardware quality control (QA/QC) reviews for all direct reports.
• Ensure deliverable dates from Project Managers are coordinated with Engineers and milestones are put in place to be sure to meet these requirements.
• Lead, document, and participate in yearly and semi-yearly performance reviews for all of your Engineers.
• Clear communication and proactive expectation setting with manager and project teams both internal and external.
• Maintenance and advisement of customer and company design and programming standards including parts and practices.
• Adherence to safety standards. High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Interviewing potential candidates for open Engineering positions.
• Adherence to ethics standards. Exemplifies the Carrier code of ethics.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED

• 8+ years’ experience in the HVAC controls industry

Preferred Qualifications

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction discipline
• Thoroughly understands electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Capable of designing and programming any project executed by Automated Logic, regardless of complexity.
• Able understand, write, and recommend modifications to sequences of operation for the automation of all building systems.
• Able to interpret plans (including architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints), specifications, and contract documents to deliver compliant but optimized designs.
• Able to concisely, accurately, and effectively request clarifications to technical or scope information via a formal RFI process.
• Strong, proactive verbal and written communicator, able to translate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to provide direction and guidance to other team members and lead project teams.
• Well organized and able to balance multiple concurrent priorities by communicating and negotiating due dates and deliverables.
• Able to condense complex technical information into a comprehensive and clear set of design documents in a way that is easily understood and followed by project teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio (other CAD software acceptable).
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Automated Logic software, hardware, peripherals, add-ons, and services.
• Proficient with BAS software and associated engineering tools (Automated Logic suite preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of third-party communication protocols used in building automation (e.g. BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, LON, N2, etc.). Able to design and troubleshoot integrations with the same.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving even when troubleshooting remotely.
• Competency with Microsoft software including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Possess and maintain valid and current form of government issued identification. 
• Ability to report to assigned work location reliably.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20% of average workweek, including air travel, overnight hotel stays, and unexpected travel when required.
• Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment over 8 feet above grade, and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs.

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