Controls Field Engineering Specialist

Wilmington, NC 28405

Are you an Controls Field Engineering Specialist or Senior Level Controls Installation Technician searching for new experiences? As a leading Trane® independent office, Brady has brought together some of the best minds to bring efficient, reliable, and secure building solutions throughout central and eastern North Carolina. We take pride in all we do and in our Associates, which is why we offer competitive pay and compensation, benefits, growth opportunities, and more!

The Field Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing technical leadership for assigned projects. This position will work closely with controls project management, engineering and controls technicians from development through closeout of assigned projects while also providing mentorship for involved associates. Oversight of all programming, checkout and commissioning tasks will be integral to this role.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Project Development Phase:

  • Provide feedback to controls engineering group during controls submittal development.
  • Review and provide feedback for sequence of operations during the engineering phase of assigned projects to ensure compatibility with current programming standards.
  • Utilize familiarity of mechanical systems to assist engineering team with identifying potential design issues.

  • Installation/Start-up Phase:

  • Create and/or oversee the creation of program site databases, graphics, and associated programming.
  • Participate in project turnover to project manager after controls submittal finalization.
  • Provide technical assistance to Installation Team on assigned projects as required.
  • Assist in scheduling, organizing, and dispatching Controls Technicians on assigned projects.
  • Provide direction for the configuration, setup, and calibration of factory or field installed end while also ensuring proper completion of quality control documentation.
  • Act as primary technical resource and mentor for all field personnel through the duration of assigned projects analyzing and diagnosing BAS and system issues should they arise.

  • Closeout Phase:

  • Oversee and or perform internal commissioning for assigned projects.
  • Represent Brady during 3rd party commissioning on assigned projects as required.
  • Work with project manager to compile final project documentation and redlines for as-built generation.
  • Ensure project database and graphics database are backed up to network drive at job completion.
  • Provide remote access information for sites to Virtual Service.
  • Represent company by serving as a direct customer contact, working to develop, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.
  • Provide on-site Owner Training Classes for customers.

  • General:

  • Collaborate with all Associates to uphold the company's mission and values
  • Seeks out training and mentoring opportunities for other controls projects associates.
  • Participate in Field Technician recruitment.
  • Travel 10% of the time is required.
  • Must be able to work overtime/weekends as required.
  • Must be able to work an on-call basis periodically
  • Evaluate area safety needs/requirements to provide feedback and recommendations to service technicians and assists in the implementation of safety policies, procedures, and training.
  • Adherence to company safety guidelines.

 

WORK HOURS: Monday thru Friday, overtime/weekends as required, some travel as required

 

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

  • Competitive pay and bonus
  • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Employer sponsored Short- and Long-term Disability
  • Employer sponsored life insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career growth & training opportunities
  • Company credit card

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE:

The physical demands and environmental exposure described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The physical demands of the position include occasional sitting; frequent stooping, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and climbing; and constant standing, walking, reaching, and gripping. Material handling demands include lifting from floor level to overhead, with occasional lifting up to 75 lbs., frequent lifting up to 50 lbs., and constant lifting up to 25 lbs., placing the position in the Very Heavy Physical Demand Classification (PDC). Must be able to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires working outdoors, in mechanical/equipment rooms and possible extreme weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment. The associate is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock (high voltage); and vibration. The associate is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Qualifications

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in HVAC, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in installation, programming and commissioning HVAC controls systems
  • Working knowledge of HVAC products, systems, electronics and pneumatic controls
  • Ability to pass drug screening
  • Ability to prove US employment eligibility
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

 

Brady strives to provide an environment free of discrimination as part of our mission to care for each other, our customers, and our community. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

 

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