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Shapiro & Duncan

SR Controls Technician

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COMPANY SUMMARY
$2,500.00 Sign on bonus after 6 months of continued employment. A third-generation family-owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for their award-winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design-build projects that require first-rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance.
REPORTS TO
ATC Supervisor, ATC Manager, Director of Special Projects
JOB SUMMARY
The ATC/WTS Sr. Tech shall be a mid-level position to support ATC sales, engineering, and field implementation of projects. The position shall be responsible for the Technical oversight and support of field projects assigned by the ATC Supervisor/Project Manager/Project Engineer. This includes performing a point-to-point checkout per company procedures, completing project commissioning documentation, downloading application software, and performing software/hardware calibration required for proper equipment and system operation. This position also includes maintaining on-going project as-built documentation, archival of project user files and performing warranty related service calls. Additionally, the ATC/WTS Sr. Tech will work closely with our installation subcontractors and coordinate work with them to ensure projects are completed on time and per code, standards, and contract requirements. In addition, The ATC/WTS Sr. Tech will provide support to the Project Management, Service, & Special Projects departments for advanced technical issues as they arise on various projects. This will include an array of items related to the HVAC, Plumbing, and Controls fields. The ATC/WTS Sr. Technician will report to the ATC Supervisor to review each support/warranty item and provide support documentation to the appropriate team as necessary to bring the issues to resolution.
REQUIREMENTS A
minimum of 5 years of field experience in controls. Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during afternoons, evenings and weekends as needed. Hours may involve start times as early as 5:00 a.m.
NOTE:
Specific project requirements may require afternoon or evening/night shifts. Must be able obtain a minimum security clearance and pass a background investigation. Insurable MVR required; able to drive company van or truck and maintain vehicle in accordance with company policies. The ability to work independently and interface directly with customers. Will provide and maintain personal tools to meet the needs of the position, to include basic screw drivers, pliers, adjustable wrenches, and digital millimeters (VAC, VDC, A, mA, R), etc. Possess strong interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve conflict professionally with the assistance of management. Communicate effectively in English (aural, verbal, and written). Skills with Microsoft Office products, including - but not limited to - Outlook, Excel, Word and Visio. Willingness to learn and develop skills in controls applications, controls engineering, and programming. Working/developing knowledge of HVACR systems, gas distribution systems, and commercial refrigeration. Working/developing knowledge of design for mechanical, electrical, controls systems for commercial, institutional facilities. Working/developing knowledge of building and energy codes as well as energy and commissioning standards. Must be able to walk, stand, bend, climb, crawl, stoop; able to be exposed to heights as well as tight/confined spaces; work in dusty areas; work in temperature extremes; be exposed to external elements (wind, rain, snow, etc.) Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ATC
Projects ATC Engineering:
Assist in creating ATC submittals to comply with contract documents for projects. Assist in performing site surveys for estimates and engineering. To work as a field liaison to provide technical aspects of the project for installation to our PM, field, and subcontractors Coordination for equipment locations and interconnecting communication bus. Technical overview of installation to ensure that submittal and contract documents are being met. Execute point-to-point checkout of hardwired Inputs/Outputs to ensure proper installation per the engineering drawings and per specifications. Execute point-to-point check-out of TPI/Portal serial interface points to ensure proper software set-up and communication per the engineering drawings and per specifications. Create & Modify programming per specified sequence of operation to ensure proper system operation per sequence of operations in standard company format. Provides feedback to the installation subcontractor and installation supervisor to ensure the installation is complete on time and per codes, specifications and company standards. Completes project commissioning with proper commissioning sheets and system documentation per the company procedures and standards with minimal supervision. Performs on-site testing of the application programming to ensure the sequences of operation function per specifications, and checks on-line operation of the graphical user interface to ensure proper graphical representations are used and the dynamic variables are displaying correct values. Completes each assigned project focusing on customer satisfaction and specification compliance while trying to maintain budgetary guidelines as defined first by the estimate and then the re-estimate. Work in a time & material conscious manner to maintain budgets for ATC Projects.
Project Documentation:
Maintains working As-Built drawings and documentation during the project and provides this documentation to the Project/Team Engineer along with constructive feedback regarding the project. This information, along with completed commissioning documentation, will be incorporated into the As-Built/O & M Manuals required for completion of the project. Document job site conditions into daily field reports and upload to office daily. Maintains a copy of the up-to-date user files and when the project commissioning is completed, archives the latest copy on the company server per company procedures. Maintains written documentation on all project issues that could result in change orders, cost impact items, equipment damage, safety infractions, incomplete system functions and exceptions to the contract documents. Identifies such issues on a timely basis and communicates promptly to the Project Manager/Project Engineer. Properly identifies change order circumstances and relays to the Project Manager/Project Engineer. Submits completed time and expense sheets in a timely manner to the Project Manager/Project Engineer in accordance with company policy/procedure.
Technical/ Warranty Support:
Technician shall work with ATC Supervisor to review contract drawings, submittals and final installation to determine deficiencies in operation resulting in system performance issues. Work with manufacturer support, engineers, and installation crews to define the action needed to correct the system deficiencies. All requests for project support shall be reviewed and approved by the ATC Supervisor/Department Manager prior to involvement. Phone support to other divisions that do not interfere with current assigned workload as permitted. Should this support develop into a time consuming endeavor, consult with the ATC Supervisor for approval. Document all steps of the process to provide comprehensive overview of technical analysis for management review. Review site conditions to survey reported issues. Confirm installations are in compliance with original contract documents. Define original issues as they related to problems reported Provide supporting documentation to substantiate suggested repairs/upgrades. Assist Service, Special Projects, Construction and Engineering Teams with troubleshooting of ATC and Building Automation System related issues for various systems installed by controls subcontractors such as JCI, Siemens, and ESI etc. Coordinating deficiencies and repairs with Project Executive. Assist Service, Special Projects, Construction and Engineering Team with troubleshooting of HVACR and Equipment related issues that are complicated and out of the ordinary. Coordinating deficiencies and repairs with Project Executive. Assistance to Engineering as requested for projects undertaken by the company. Assist the ATC Supervisor & Coordinator with updating reports/schedules regarding job status, scheduling, staffing, and client satisfaction etc. Communicate with the ATC Supervisor for manpower requirements. Communicate with the Project Manager, Service Coordinator, Engineer of Record the job status and follow up necessary. General Responsibilities Abide by and enforce OSHA and S&D's Safety policies, including ensuring timely reporting of injuries and accidents of S & D employees and sub-contractors. Maintains and protects confidential information, including cost data and proprietary technical information. Maintain a positive attitude and demeanor in order to meet the One Team/One Vision goal. Attend team meetings. Ensure that daily site checklist and time reports for each project are submitted. Properly fill out the start up checklist, pre-functional checklist, system readiness checklist etc. as necessary for each project. Assist in Owner's Training Sessions as required. Shall provide necessary basic HVAC/ diagnostic tools, S& D shall provide necessary Major tools. Click here to see a list of our company benefits: https://www.shapiroandduncan.com/careers-benefits/

Benefits

  • Bonuses/Stipends
  • Dental Insurance