Controls Specialist; In Modesto, Sacramento and Stockton Area

Key Requirements

The primary purpose of the Controls System Specialist position is to field verify the desired operation of the systems we design. This design should incorporate the desires of our end Customers, Consulting Engineers, and our own Engineers, Programmers, and Graphic Artists. Through a series of end-of-process system checks, you will ensure the total package we deliver meets the design intent for installation, sequence of operations, specifications, and customer system interaction.

Any knowledge of HVAC systems and low voltage controls is required.

You will make corrections to errors found in our total design process and communicate and document your findings. You will work with installation electricians to make corrections to identified field problems. You will bring the total unified systems on-line and ensure operation. The secondary purpose for this position is for you to gain the hands on working knowledge of multiple system deployments that are designed, built and project managed by others.

Once you have acquired the knowledge you will provide support and training for customer’s unified systems. This field knowledge will assist you in understanding our projects and the needs of customers when you are dispatched to service calls whether via remote access or on-site. This training and your previous experience will also be invaluable when you are in the on‑call rotation or working at the support desk.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and /or Experience
  - High School Diploma or equivalent. Networking and/or Controls Programming college courses or technical school, a plus. At least five (5) years work experience in industrial/commercial HVAC building automation controls programming and troubleshooting required. Position requires a previous history and proven desire to understand, troubleshoot, and work hands‑on with various pieces of equipment, electronics, PC hardware, software, databases, processes, networks, and smart integrated devices.
  
  A working knowledge of Alerton controls, Blue Ridge Lighting controls, Distech controls, and/or Niagara controls is a plus.
• Must be skilled in verbal and written communication and able to work effectively with the public.
• Computer Skills
  - Knowledge of Windows, software installation, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, General programming language, various interface software and programming tools.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; walk; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Drug Testing/Background Check/ DMV Check
  - Clean drug test at time of hire required. Live scan for background check as required by contract. Clean DMV record and proof of personal auto liability insurance.
• Work Environment- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or high heat conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme…