Building Automation Controls Programmer/Integrator

about Climatec

For over 40 years, Climatec has steadily invested in their people, technology, and services to be a trusted business partner for building solutions.

As part of the Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business in North America, Climatec is one of the leading providers of building technologies and energy solutions in the nation delivering results for thousands of customers, every day.

Climatec’s strategic business partners include the world’s leading suppliers of building automation, security, life safety, and energy efficiency technologies.

about Bosch

The Bosch Group is a privately held supplier of innovative technology and services with over 400,000 associates worldwide.

Its unique private ownership structure was established to promote entrepreneurial freedom and long-term business focus. Bosch’s operations serve millions of customers across four business sectors : Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

Level I Must be able to achieve many objectives of this position. Requires some amount of timely supervision to ensure the proper tasks are being accomplished and that communication is adequate, timely, in the correct manner (i.

e. verbal, written, email, etc.)

Level II - Consistently achieves all of the objectives of this position. This individual also provides mentoring and direct day-to-day supervision to level 1 positions.

Senior - Highly experienced in the position. Advanced awareness of the technical needs of both the controls system programming, integration to other systems, and very sophisticated HVAC strategies if working in the control field.

May act as a lead to assist others on very complex project tasks. Also provides mentoring and supervision when required on projects.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Provides input to sales and operations regarding the technical and business considerations for construction or direct owner projects.

This input could be associated with areas such as estimating, timing, special resource needs, or other aspects peculiar to specific projects

Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems. Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc.

for sequences as provided by Design Specialists, project specifications, or other sources as applicable

• Debug installation issues during both the static and dynamic start up and commissioning of building controls
• Provide accurate controls or special systems start up and commissioning including point-to-point checkout on projects as assigned
• Provide start up documentation including daily logs, check out logs, commissioning documents, etc. as required for assigned projects
• Ensure timely software backups are created for projects and software development
• Complete time sheets, service work orders, and other paperwork required for this position in an accurate and timely manner.

Design Controls projects to meet scope of work and budget as defined by contract documents and sales estimate

Determines if customer expectations are similar to Climatec’s and if these can be achieved based upon Climatec’s estimate or contractual scope.

Provides feedback on this as appropriate internally and externally

• Recommends technical solutions to sales and operations. Assist Sales team during estimating phase and if necessary demonstrate efficient EMS systems to new customers
• Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them
• Provide support to Climatec and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls
• Provide leadership and input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up, commissioning, and training for building systems
• Communicate with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering
• Provide support for ongoing service engineering and support for existing building systems. Provide Controls database, graphics, programming, etc.

for sequences as provided by Design Specialists, project specifications, or other sources as applicable

• Provide accurate controls start up and commissioning including point-to-point
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications :

Basic Qualifications :

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in building controls or a related field
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with one or more of the following : Distech, Alerton, or Tridium controls systems (N4)
• Experience and understanding of large networks and VLANs, with the ability to configure and debug basic computer and networking problems
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electric and electronic circuitry, including reading and interpreting electrical and electronic diagrams
• Understanding of AC power circuitry including breakers and multi-phase power (120VAC and greater)
• An understanding of computer operating systems including MS Office Suite of products

Preferred Qualifications :

• Two year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred. An undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management, or other related studies is excellent
• Other technical experience such as military, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management
• Clear and concise ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• An ability to understand empathetically the issues and perceptions others have and to creatively and successfully work through these issues to achieve a successful outcome and customer and employee satisfaction
• A thorough understanding of HVAC operations within a facility if working in the controls field. If working in the Special Systems division an understanding of NFPA and other related fire and life safety codes is beneficial
• Level 2 and Senior Project Specialists have a very deep understanding of the controls or special systems that control buildings.

They also understand the other systems involved in the mechanical and electrical portions of building controls

Level 2 and Senior Project Specialists also have the experience to provide extensive integration support for a multitude of building systems

Essential Job Functions :

• Be able to lift and carry ladders, drawings, personal computers, material, etc.
• Be able to spend significant time standing and walking on construction sites
• Be able to climb several flights of stairs or ladders throughout a typical day on a construction site
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record which, per Climatec’s vehicle policy, allows the individual to drive a company vehicle
• Be physically able to kneel, stoop and crawl

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