Automation Specialist II

Job Summary

Our Automation and Controls Specialists are instrumental in building long term customer relationships, solving problems, and making recommendations to improve customer’s building systems. They will develop, build, test, and commission building systems such as HVAC, lighting, power, and monitoring.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Develop, build, test, and commission building controls systems to include programming equipment, condenser water plant sequence of operations, and modifications to the graphical interface.
• Participate in controls engineering review and provide input on design to identify gaps in sequence operability.
• Leverage Niagara software tools such as the program service, BQL, and service suite to optimize productivity.
• Perform in-depth hardware troubleshooting techniques such as accessing defective hardware CLI through a serial connection.
• Perform BAS service and maintenance including diagnosing and repairing controls systems malfunctions.
• Respond to BAS emergencies during off hours.
• Prepare documentation and reports of work status and completion.
• Must complete Pathway and pass performance checkout, as well as hold role for minimum 12 months until you can progress to Automation Specialist 3

Basic Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with 2 or more BAS controls platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Trane, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, or Distech.
• At least 1 years of experience in developing, building, testing, and commissioning complete building controls systems including the graphical interface, from the ground up.
• Working knowledge of the installation, operation, and repair of commercial HVAC and control equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits and systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Tridium Niagara 4 Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Distech GFX Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Characteristics

• Ability to apply automation solutions and troubleshoot complex problems on automated equipment that is new and existing.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, network and wiring schematics, drawings, and diagrams.
• Ability to manage professional email communications.
• Ability to manage and maintain a calendar and task management system.
• Ability to present a professional, positive, and helpful attitude, always, when interacting with customers and co-workers.
• Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic and punctuality.
• Must uphold company values and demand the highest level of conduct from self and others.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Willingness to market and promote McKenney’s cycle of services.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves moderate exposure to construction warehouse hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Moderate physical effort. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 75 pounds and extensive sitting. Some walking and standing.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.