Job Description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the Project Manager, Controls, Security, Automation & Electrical, the Controls Technician works on a variety of equipment and devices to design, program, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair automation controllers/electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation programming, design graphics, and handle commissioning for new construction projects while providing servicing for existing clients.

• Responsible for all Low Voltage Electrical work, including:
  • Maintenance, service, installation and replacement or repair of motor control centers, switches, panelboard components, low voltage branch circuit wiring, transformers, control devices and IO devices
  • Troubleshooting and minor repairs on hardware and sensors
  • Shut-down, lock-out, and start-up of automation systems and building equipment

• Provides onsite estimating
• Offer expert recommendations for automation solutions
• Provides electrical support for the HVAC service team; assist with HVAC control installations in commercial
  buildings
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards, and performs other assigned duties as needed

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical tor Engineering certificate is recommended
• N4 certified considered an asset

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of HVAC automation experience in the ICI sector (Institutional, Commercial, Industrial)
• 3+ years estimating experience considered an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with, JCI FX, & Honeywell BAS and HVAC systems an asset
• Knowledge of computer software's such as Microsoft and mobile device applications
• Follows written and verbal instructions
• Maintain a professional demeanor and courteous phone etiquette when interacting with colleagues, customers,
  and stakeholders
• Travel to various sites, including out-of-town locations as needed, and be available for occasional overtime
• Physical requirements: bending, lifting up to 30 kg, working at heights, and in confined spaces
• Clean & Valid Class 5 AB Driver’s License and abstract

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process

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