CONTROLS TECHNICIAN
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 2+ years of commercial controls experience, including HVAC systems, DDC systems, software, and device calibration;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Rank Group is a full-service real estate firm, providing services such as property development, construction, property management, property maintenance, space design and planning. We thrive on building mutually open and honest relationships with our clients in all our projects, which is evidenced by our many long-standing relationships.
With over 4 decades of experience and success, Rank Group has developed, owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of space, with over 500 clients spread over commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties across Atlantic Canada.
Rank Group is currently seeking a Controls Technician to join our team. The Controls Technician will be responsible for testing, programming, starting up, and preventative maintenance of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) within the company’s portfolio.
Responsibilities
Please send resume to jobs@rankgroup.ca with subject line: Controls Tech. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for a pre-screen will be contacted.
With over 4 decades of experience and success, Rank Group has developed, owns and manages more than 5 million square feet of space, with over 500 clients spread over commercial, industrial, retail and multi-residential properties across Atlantic Canada.
Rank Group is currently seeking a Controls Technician to join our team. The Controls Technician will be responsible for testing, programming, starting up, and preventative maintenance of the Building Automation Systems (BAS) within the company’s portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and diagnosing BAS operational and control issues, recommending appropriate corrective actions;
- Meeting with tenants and clients regarding BAS issues and remedial actions, if required;
- Working closely with the Chief Building Engineer to ensure the Access Control System functions properly;
- Diagnosing issues with the Access Control System and recommend appropriate actions;
- Working closely with subcontractors and subtrades as required;
- Performing software/hardware calibration required for proper equipment and system operation;
- Reporting any BAS deficiencies between design build documents and actuals;
- Liaising with contractors to commission and startup the Building Automation Systems for any new builds;
- Completing project commissioning documentation for owner if required;
- Maintaining on‐going project as‐built documentation;
- Assisting the Chief or Owner if equipment trending is required;
- Providing training and information to colleagues on BAS to ensure appropriate levels of cross-training;
- Working safely and in adherence to all OH&S legislation and regulations;
- Reporting unusual situations to the Chief Building Engineer;
- Maintaining clear and orderly work areas.
- 2+ years of commercial controls experience, including HVAC systems, DDC systems, software, and device calibration;
- Relevant technical degree or diploma;
- Knowledge of Distech controls systems would be a strong asset;
- Excellent communication, customer service skills and team player;
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver’s license
- Competitive salary
- Health/dental benefits
- GRRSP matching program
- Goodlife Fitness discount
- Pizza Fridays every month
- Opportunity to be part of a growing company doing exciting things in the city of Halifax
Please send resume to jobs@rankgroup.ca with subject line: Controls Tech. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for a pre-screen will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Test, program, commission, start up, and maintain Building Automation Systems, diagnosing BAS and access control issues and recommending corrective actions. Coordinate with tenants, clients, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors; maintain commissioning and as-built documentation; and support safe operations and colleague training.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of commercial controls experience, including HVAC, DDC systems, software, and device calibration, along with a relevant technical degree or diploma. Distech controls knowledge is an asset; candidates should have strong communication, customer service, organizational, and time-management skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a valid driver’s license.
Skills
- Building Automation Systems
- HVAC Systems
- Direct Digital Control Systems
- BAS Troubleshooting
- Access Control Systems
- System Programming
- System Commissioning
- Preventative Maintenance
- Software and Hardware Calibration
- Project Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Time Management
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits
- GRRSP Matching Program
- GoodLife Fitness Discount
- Monthly Pizza Fridays
Visa sponsorship
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- Engineering
- Construction
- Technology
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Building Automation Systems
- BAS
- HVAC
- Direct Digital Control
- DDC
- Distech Controls
- Access Control Systems
- Controls Programming
- System Testing
- System Commissioning
- System Start-Up
- Preventative Maintenance
- BAS Troubleshooting
- Device Calibration
- Software Calibration
- Hardware Calibration
- Project Commissioning Documentation
- As-Built Documentation
- Equipment Trending
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction
- Microsoft Office
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Contractor Coordination
- Tenant Relations
- Valid Driver’s License