Controls Technician

Summary

Divcon delivers integrated automation solutions for HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. The Controls Technician supports DDC/BAS and PLC projects by performing installation verification, commissioning, point-to-point checkout, documentation, and issue escalation under the direction of senior technicians, with regular travel required.

Responsibilities

• Start up, commission, re-commission customer systems that utilize DDC or PLC technology
• Provides solutions to mid-level systems problems either troubleshooting the system or assists others on how to resolve problems. Works with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation
• Verify field installation against drawings, schedules, point lists, network architecture, addressing tables, and project documentation; flag discrepancies to Supervisor or the Senior or Lead Technician
• Be able to provide turnkey project delivery on specific site systems
• Unitary systems (VAV/FPB/FCU)
• Small AHUs/CRAHs
• Basic CW/HW Systems
• Perform verification checks in accordance with L2 to L4 requirements, and support L5 and IST level commissioning for turn-key datacenter execution
• Understand common communication protocols and network types, including BACnet MS/TP, BACnet IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, LON, EtherNet/IP, RS-485, and Ethernet; verify topology and addressing against project documents
• Support commissioning by executing installation verification, point-to-point checkout, functional test steps, and project-specific QC forms under Senior or Lead direction; do not proceed past failed steps without documenting and escalating
• Document work daily as it is performed in company QC forms, third-party commissioning documents, and customer/project systems; log deficiencies, failed points, field mismatches, address conflicts, and drawing issues
• Maintain familiarity with AEC/construction processes and documents, including plans, specifications, controls submittals, equipment submittals, RFIs, and the submittal process

Skills

• 0-3 years of controls installer experience or 1-2 years working in the HVAC controls industry; equivalent electrical, HVAC, construction, automation, or technical training may be considered
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and basic controls strategies, including the ability to use the sequence of operations as a field reference during point-to-point checkout and startup
• Understanding of low-voltage control circuits, control wiring, dry contacts, relay logic, multimeter use, wire labeling, color coding, and LOTO/jobsite safety requirements
• Operator-level familiarity with one or more DDC/BAS or PLC platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Delta enteliWEB, Distech, Siemens Desigo, JCI Metasys, Schneider EcoStruxure, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or similar
• Basic understanding of BACnet, Modbus, LON, EtherNet/IP, network cable types, unique addressing, and end-of-line termination expectations
• Read and work from ladder diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layout drawings, equipment schedules, point lists, and project documentation
• Strong communication and documentation discipline, attention to detail, and ability to escalate issues before making unapproved field modifications
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record as required by the company's insurance provider
• Hands-on experience or training with field device wiring, controller I/O, point-to-point checkout, basic networking, drawings, and QA/QC documentation
• Experience working in or around active construction environments and communicating with technicians, project managers, trades, contractors, or customers is preferred
• Experience with Niagara, BACnet, Modbus, or comparable controls platforms/protocols is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 0-3 years of controls installer experience or 1-2 years working in the HVAC controls industry; equivalent electrical, HVAC, construction, automation, or technical training may be considered
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and basic controls strategies, including the ability to use the sequence of operations as a field reference during point-to-point checkout and startup
• Understanding of low-voltage control circuits, control wiring, dry contacts, relay logic, multimeter use, wire labeling, color coding, and LOTO/jobsite safety requirements
• Operator-level familiarity with one or more DDC/BAS or PLC platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Delta enteliWEB, Distech, Siemens Desigo, JCI Metasys, Schneider EcoStruxure, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or similar
• Basic understanding of BACnet, Modbus, LON, EtherNet/IP, network cable types, unique addressing, and end-of-line termination expectations
• Read and work from ladder diagrams, wiring schematics, panel layout drawings, equipment schedules, point lists, and project documentation
• Strong communication and documentation discipline, attention to detail, and ability to escalate issues before making unapproved field modifications
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record as required by the company's insurance provider
• Hands-on experience or training with field device wiring, controller I/O, point-to-point checkout, basic networking, drawings, and QA/QC documentation

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in or around active construction environments and communicating with technicians, project managers, trades, contractors, or customers is preferred
• Experience with Niagara, BACnet, Modbus, or comparable controls platforms/protocols is preferred

Benefits

• Regular travel; per diem, lodging, and travel accommodation are provided in accordance with company policy.
• Hands-on training and career advancement in an exploding data-center industry.
• 100% coverage of individual medical premiums and help offset the cost of family coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost to employees.
• Flexible PTO with no accruing time necessary.
• For eligible field-based roles that require travel, all business travel expenses are covered, and a per diem, phone allowance, tools, and PPE are provided at no cost.
• Eligible employees receive paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses.