Controls Technician

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/controls wiring, 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 automation, 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

• HVAC Technician / Instrumentation Technician
• 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. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Black & McDonald Limited is a diversified, multi-trade service provider. We proudly operate as both a union and non-union company, offering inclusive opportunities across a wide range of roles and projects.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.