Controls Technician
$31,200,000–$52,000,000 year
On-siteHarahan, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Start up, troubleshoot, and repair complex controls on HVAC equipment, including VRF systems, boilers, and water source heat pumps. Meet with end-users monthly to maintain systems and address their needs while managing daily business needs by identifying parts and determining urgency. Perform troubleshooting steps for IP and Serial Communication Protocols, read wiring schematics, and document all service activities via work orders and checklists. Present training material to owners and contractors in a classroom environment while maintaining a safe working environment. Requires out-of-state travel up to 5% of the time, flexibility to work outside normal hours, and an Associate degree or equivalent with two years of related experience.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent from a Technical / Trade School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
- two (2) years related experience
- five (5) years related experience
- equivalent combination of education and experience
- Operating knowledge of Microsoft office software
- working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e., Smartphone, iPad)
- Valid Driver's License
- no major traffic violations for the previous 5 years
- Routine sitting
- lifting, bending, and kneeling
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. from floor to countertop and countertop to floor
- Ability to climb ladders
- perform job duties at required heights
- Flexibility to work outside normal work hours, as required
- out of state travel, up to 5% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with instruments and the ability to acquire information such as temperature, humidity, static pressure, voltage, amperage, air flow, etc.
- Understanding of control systems including wiring, thermostats, and end devices
- Perform troubleshooting steps of both IP and Serial Communication Protocols
- Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with customers and co-workers
- Able to read wiring schematics and diagrams for all equipment
- Effectively present training material to owners and contractors in a classroom environment
- Documents service and installation activities by completing work orders for each job, maintenance checklist and daily time sheets
- Maintains rapport with customers by addressing complaints and identifying solutions
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with established policies, procedures, rules and regulations
- Above average computer skills
- Ability to learn and use proprietary software needed to start-up, configure or trouble shoot HVAC equipment
- Independently manages daily business needs by identifying parts to order for repairs and determines the urgency of the requirement
- Keeps current on products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of HVAC systems and components
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