Controls Apprentice (Project)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program, configure, and download Building Automation Systems (BAS) for HVAC controls.
• Install, test, start-up, and commission control systems to ensure proper functionality and project design.
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform technical diagnostics onsite and remotely.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field technicians to ensure successful system integration within project timelines.
• Maintain and update project documentation including control drawings, programming files, and operation manuals.
• Develops Database and stores backups for all customer sites.
• Provide technical expertise to Account Managers for estimating purposes.
• Coordinate and document customer training on BAS systems for usage and maintenance.
• Complies with company, industry, and safety standards.
• Provide technical support for ongoing service and warranty-related issues.
• Complete start-up/commissioning forms and complete project punch list timely.

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED and a two-year technical training certificate concentrated in HVAC systems or completion of a union apprenticeship program. An equivalent combination of work experience and education requirements will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 - 3 years of experience in the HVAC controls industry preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Electrical License Required.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of HVAC mechanical sequence of operations.
• Must be able to use a laptop computer running a windows operating system.
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Must clearly communicate in verbal and written form.
• Ability to work on a team and communicate effectively with others.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in both an office and a field environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company's business operations.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This is a union position.