AT MACDONALD-MILLER FACILITY SOLUTIONS (“MacMiller”) we make buildings work better. As the Northwest's leading mechanical contracting firm, we design, deliver and service HVAC, plumbing and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. With our 1000 employees across 8 offices – there is a breadth and variety of work to keep you engaged and inspired.

We enjoy a well-respected history of exceeding our customers' expectations and executing with distinction. Our clients trust their toughest projects with our integrated teams, including:

• New construction – From an architectural 3D model to a completed 40 story urban building that is on time and on budget
• Special projects - Updates/remodeling for existing commercial buildings for new efficiencies
• Service - On demand and scheduled maintenance ensuring tenant comfort
• Building performance - Control systems and automation for energy improvement and minimal surprises

People love to work at MacDonald-Miller – that's a F.A.C.T.:

• FAMILY – Belong to something, be known and know others have your back. You are supported, respected and will have fun going to work. You are trusted to collaborate on big jobs and empowered to own it. We are recognized as a Best Places to Work and believe people work for people, not companies. People stick around for a reason as it's more than a job.
• AUTHENTIC - You are respected and trusted with information ranging from monthly company financials to team metrics. You will be engaged with authentic and honest conversations on how to fix problems, not placing blame. Our environment is a safe place to share ideas, ask questions, and know that you are heard and contributing value to the team.
• CUSTOMER FOCUSED – We empower our employees to make decisions that correspond with our Customer Commitment. It's not just about the bottom line, we do the right thing for our customers to build trusted partnerships and prove that we're in this for the long haul. We value humility – It makes no difference how great we think we are. It's how great they think we are.  
• TRANSFORMATIVE - You will be inspired and learn as we invest in new technologies and business processes. From real-time job site video capture (MacLens), using iPads vs. paper, 3D modeling, pre-fab strategies, and leveraging sensors to detect problems before they happen – you will be on the cutting edge and continuously learning (MacTED).

CONTROLS SPECIALIST: This is where you come in.

We're looking for a Controls Specialist who will help configure, set up, and test building controls systems in commercial buildings to monitor energy usage and stay green! In return for hard work and achieving aggressive goals, you'll get rewarded with more to own, a ton of growth opportunities, and more freedom than you've probably ever had. 

TOP 3 THINGS TO DELIVER IN THE FIRST YEAR TO BE A HERO:

• 1. Become proficient in areas of building controls including pneumatic, electronic, energy management systems, lighting control systems, computerized control systems, and communication networks.
• 2. Learn to develop and write necessary software code to meet project scope, specification, or basic functional requirements.
• 3. Test mechanical equipment operation and full function of control system components, and document and resolve all issues relating to controls and your project.

The Controls Specialist role reports Adam Klett / Controls Specialist Supervisor on a collaborative team working on a variety of projects and initiatives to support our growing business.

YOUR BACKGROUND: What kind of person will thrive in this role?

You should have…

• A track record of delivering excellent customer service
• Expertise leveraging knowledge of building controls systems and assisting with all aspects of building controls, including assisting with the configuration, programming, startup, test, commissioning, and troubleshooting of control components, networks and systems.
• A two-year degree or other education or experience by which a reasonable understanding of physics, computers and networks, and control systems with an emphasis on direct digital control systems has been gained.

And everyone you work with should describe you as…

• Incredibly strong work ethic
• Highly adaptable
• Positive and customer-focused

And you should be motivated by…

• Providing excellent customer service and solving problems
• Empowering yourself to learn how to do something.  If you need a ton of handholding or a micro-manager boss, this is not the place for you!
• Working in a lean, results-oriented environment, where you'll be expected to do more, take on more, and achieve more every year
• Having fun in an environment high on transparency, open to innovative new approaches with a supportive family feel

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Our Seattle HQ office (7707 Detroit Ave SW, Seattle WA 98106) in the SoDo area has easy access to Downtown and West Seattle, ample free parking and an onsite gym, not to mention great views!  Neighborhood amenities include diverse and hip restaurants & breweries, nearby stadium events and convenient freeway/airport access.  

INTERESTED TO LEARN MORE?

If you're ready for an adventure, and are interested in being considered for this role, please...

• Apply Online at macmiller.com/careers
• Get introduced.  If you know someone that works here, reach out to them directly and ask them for an introduction into our company.  https://www.linkedin.com/company/104707/