Senior Controls Technician – HVAC Systems
Portland, OR
A local Mechanical Engineering Contractor is seeking a Senior Controls Technician to add to a growing team in Portland. This person will be responsible for surveying, troubleshooting and upgrading existing controls systems.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Controls Technician and have solid experience working with Siemen’s building automation systems.
Senior Controls Technician – Qualifications:
- Complete service calls and preventative maintenance on existing controls systems.
- Troubleshoot existing installations and correct deficiencies and repair systems.
- Perform upgrades, small scale retrofits or replacement of existing control systems.
- Perform building survey’s and work with the small repairs group on estimating additional work.
- Become proficient in areas of HVAC controls including pneumatic, electronic, energy management systems, and computerized control systems.
- Perform software programming, check-out, and graphic functions.
- Knowledge of all aspects of HVAC including design, production, refrigeration, controls and service.
- Test building controls sequences of operation and full function of control system components.
- Provide written record of system and component testing on all projects.
- Promote, maintain and enhance new and existing customer relationships.
- Consult with customers regarding problems or issues discovered while servicing their boiler and provide them with a record of services performed.
Senior Controls Technician – Requirements:
- A 2-year degree and/or 4+ years’ minimum experience working with HVAC and control systems with an emphasis on direct digital control systems.
- An understanding of air-conditioning principles, systems and commercial HVAC mechanical equipment.
- An understanding of commercial building operations.
- Possess strong computer aptitude including hardware, software and network communications.
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, customers, technicians, sales and office staff.
- Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Ability to consistently set goals, establish and meet budgets, and meet schedule deadlines.
- Possess efficient knowledge using gauges, meters and computerized controls common to the industry.
Senior Controls Technician – Physical Working Conditions:
- The ability to frequently lift or carry 20 to 50 pounds.
- Typical working conditions include: General construction, working on ladders, on rooftops, in crawl spaces, in unheated areas and in all weather conditions.
Compensation: $90,000-$110,000/year
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