Building Controls Technician

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
The Building Automation Technician is responsible for start-up, repair, and daily maintenance of computer-based systems that control and monitor a building's mechanical and electrical equipment including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and maintain Building Automation System consisting of Niagara 4 system.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical equipment.
• Find opportunities for energy savings.
• Continuously develop skills with training.
• Work with HVAC/R technicians to troubleshoot, install and connect HVAC/R equipment to Building Automation System.
• Work with Electricians to install equipment.
• Work with Controls Engineers and Technicians.
• Create Niagara 4 based graphics and programs for use in the Building Automation System.
• Support two way radio system for plant wide communications.
• Provide various support tasks for plant management such as exporting data for reports.

• High School diploma or G.E.D.

• Programming experience (any).
• Experience troubleshooting AC/DC electrical systems.
• Ability to read an electrical diagram or schematic.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix issues with equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter and be able to work with little to no supervision.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to plan, select, test, install and maintain equipment.
• Enjoys technically difficult tasks, can find creative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Electronics Background.

• Experience as a Technician.
• Experience in an industrial facility.
• PLC and/or HMI programming/troubleshooting experience.
• Experience programming, configuring, or troubleshooting Building Automation Systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, or any other CAD software.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques used to maintain, diagnose problems, and repair HVAC/R and associated electrical systems.
• Proficient in reading mechanical drawings.
• Mechanically proficient, can work with normal hand tools without assistance .

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
  • We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees