Lighting Controls Technician / Controls Specialist
Multiple Opportunities | British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario
The exact role will vary by client, but these positions will generally involve troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, supporting, and/or programming lighting and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Configure, test, commission, and troubleshoot lighting control systems
- Troubleshoot dimming systems, sensors, controllers, networking, and other control components
- Read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and lighting layouts
- Support system design, product selection, configuration, and project documentation
- Program or commission building automation, HVAC, or other control systems
- Work with contractors, electricians, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, and customers
- Provide technical support by phone, email, or on site
- Perform field troubleshooting, startup, testing, and commissioning
- Document technical issues, testing, configurations, and solutions
- Train customers, contractors, or building operators where required
Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant technical experience
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read or learn to read electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, or technical documentation
- Comfortable learning technical software and control-system interfaces
- CAD, AGi32, networking, PLC, or programming experience is an asset
- Electrical, Electronics, Controls, Automation, or related education is an asset
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Valid driver's licence may be required for some positions
Required Skills
- Lighting controls, architectural lighting, or dimming
- DMX, stage, entertainment, or event lighting
- Building automation / BMS / BAS
- HVAC controls
- AV / AV controls
- Smart home or smart building systems
- Low-voltage, security, or other technical systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills
If you have experience with lighting controls, building automation, electrical controls, automation, AV, low-voltage systems, or a related technical field, I'd be interested in hearing from you.
Specific company and position details will be shared with qualified candidates as appropriate during the recruitment process.
