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Job Title: Controls Technician

Job Description

The Controls Technician will be responsible for installing and wiring controllers and field devices, including low voltage cable terminations. This role involves coordinating the installation of HVAC Controls Systems and planning site activities for your team. You will lead installation teams in daily and weekly meetings, support the development and execution of additional services through change orders, and perform commissioning focused design reviews. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for troubleshooting systems and ensuring customer acceptance through installation inspections and closeout duties.

Responsibilities

+ Install and wire controllers and field devices, including low voltage cable terminations.

+ Coordinate the installation of HVAC Controls Systems.

+ Plan site activities and organize job site materials, logistics, inventory, tools storage, and security/access.

+ Lead installation teams in daily and weekly meetings.

+ Support the development and execution of additional services through change orders.

+ Cutover panels and systems in retrofit projects.

+ Develop and implement Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for site activities.

+ Provide input to the project team on developing RFIs, estimating, and takeoffs for proposals.

+ Perform commissioning focused design reviews and prepare commissioning test procedures and reports.

+ Coordinate and oversee on-site testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout of HVAC Controls Systems.

+ Assist software lead with pre-functional and functional testing.

+ Execute troubleshooting of systems, including corrective actions.

+ Participate in commissioning efforts with external stakeholders.

+ Analyze system operation and demonstrate system operation to verify consistency with the contracted scope of work.

+ Perform QA/QC of systems using software tools.

+ Provide installation inspections and other closeout duties to ensure customer acceptance.

+ Provide markups for shop drawings to document as-built conditions.

+ Communicate regularly with subcontractors, project managers, clients, and commissioning agents on project progress.

+ Document and track issues and out-of-scope efforts.

+ Work autonomously in day-to-day tasks with high-level instruction on projects or assignments.

+ Discuss with technical support problems related to maintenance or operation of equipment.

+ Attend project bid walks, engineering surveys, and audits.

+ Optimize workflow and deliverables by developing templates, standards, automations, etc.

+ Assist in developing all project communication and reporting, including weekly progress reports.

Essential Skills

+ Troubleshooting automation systems.

+ Experience with building automation systems, HVAC control, and electrical systems.

+ Proficiency in Niagara AX software.

+ Knowledge of control systems and automation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Preferably 3-8+ years of experience with BMS/Controls.

+ Experience with systems such as JCI, Metasys, Siemens, Honeywell, Automated Logic is a plus.

+ PLC/ALC experience.

+ Experience with critical HVAC equipment like chillers, air handlers, CRAC/CRAH units, boilers, etc.

+ Requires knowledge of equipment manufacturer's specifications.

+ Niagara AX certification.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing team with the opportunity to expand as they gain market share. This role offers career advancement as the team evolves and develops further in their field.

Work Environment

The work environment involves retrofitting construction projects, requiring adaptability and proficiency in various systems and technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tukwila, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alexandria,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.