HVAC Controls Specialist II

Summary

ENFRA is an energy infrastructure and Energy-as-a-Service company focused on innovative energy solutions. The HVAC Controls Specialist II evaluates, programs, optimizes, commissions, and tests building automation and HVAC systems for retro-commissioning and new construction projects. The role also documents technical findings, implements energy conservation measures, troubleshoots system integration, and collaborates with project delivery teams and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with ENFRA policies, procedures, safety guidelines
• Documentation, collaboration, and communication regarding activities, technical issues, and solutions development to project delivery team and Team Manager on a regular basis
• Execute and complete assigned tasks and deliverables in a timely manner
• Participate in site surveys, documentation review, and due diligence activities to determine facility conditions and develop energy conservation measures
• Participate in design and submittal reviews of new construction scope as part of the commissioning process
• Actively utilize the CxAlloy software to document assigned new construction commissioning scopes
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests in CxAlloy
• Development of technical reports and project observations to the project delivery team to support solutions development and understanding of progress, system operation, on-site conditions, and other required building information
• Implement energy conservation measures independently and/or in collaboration with project delivery team partners, such as facilities staff or trade partners, whenever required
• Review pre-functional checklists and compare to actual site conditions when required
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and modify building system programming when necessary to implement energy conservation measures
• Troubleshoot, address and recommend solutions related to building system integration and networking
• Utilize test instrumentation to troubleshoot, verify, and optimize building system operation
• Oversee and execute functional performance tests as part of the acceptance of construction scope
• Provide on-site supervision of trade partners and sub consultants when required
• Work with project delivery team partners to ensure implemented energy conservation measures and building system programming are well documented, understood, and archived on-site and in ENFRA storage systems designated for the project
• Maintain awareness of energy performance for assigned scopes through the duration of the project . Collaborate with the project team to ensure performance targets are met and maintained
• Ensure issues are properly identified, communicated, tracked, assigned to, and addressed by the appropriate delivery team members and partners
• Assist with the resolution of issues, including proposing solutions to the project
• Proactively address and escalate as required, impediments to achieving project outcomes and scope completion with the team manager and director
• Adhere to and exemplify IS Delivery and Technical Services process guidelines and SOPs
• Uphold ENFRA organizational core values
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Strong technical background in building automation, HVAC, commissioning, or test and balance
• The ability to plan, document, and conduct work requiring judgement
• Working independently with minimal direction
• Associates Degree or equivalent, in HVAC, Energy Management, Building Automation or related technical field
• +7 years of commissioning or related field experience with mechanical, electrical, building automation systems, programming, or building operation management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to safety
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work with minimal or limited information
• Self directed or able to work with limited direction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Competency with Cloud Based commissioning software platforms
• Commissioning Certification from ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE
• AEE Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification
• Building automation systems design and programming experience
• Certifications in various building automation systems platforms such as Siemens Insight or Desigo, JCI Metasys Extended Architecture, Schnieder Ecostruxure BSO, Trane, Niagara, Distech

Qualifications

Must Haves

• strong technical background in building automation, HVAC, commissioning, or test and balance
• the ability to plan, document, and conduct work requiring judgement
• working independently with minimal direction
• Associates Degree or equivalent, in HVAC, Energy Management, Building Automation or related technical field
• +7 years of commissioning or related field experience with mechanical, electrical, building automation systems, programming, or building operation management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to safety
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work with minimal or limited information
• Self directed or able to work with limited direction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Competency with Cloud Based commissioning software platforms

Nice to Haves

• Commissioning Certification from ACG, BCxA, ASHRAE
• AEE Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification
• Building automation systems design and programming experience
• Certifications in various building automation systems platforms such as Siemens Insight or Desigo, JCI Metasys Extended Architecture, Schnieder Ecostruxure BSO, Trane, Niagara, Distech

Benefits

• Remote work
• Opportunities to advance careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development